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#PortcoHighlights - Here’s a roundup of some wins from our Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator powered by gener8tor portfolio: ✴️ SpenDebt is partnering with Jobs for the Future (JFF) and their Personal Financial Success Entrepreneurs in Residence cohort. Founder, Kiley Summers will also be a panelist at the National Urban League Conference in New Orleans. ✴️ UzObi, Inc founder, Nneka Sederstrom, PhD, MPH, MA, FCCP, FCCM shared her journey on founding UzObi and being a leader in the healthcare space with Let's Talk Women. ✴️ ModernTax founder, Matthew Parker launched a new tech news show, "The End of the Day" to dive into some of the hottest topics in the tech world with a concise, insightful analysis of the latest industry trends and news. ✴️ Shur was featured in a Forbes piece on "How Startups Innovating Prediction Models Boost Access And Profits" Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eKSwJXcd ✴️ Cadence Cash was featured in the Forbes “17 Fintech Apps Created by Women, For Women” by Nicole Casperson of Fintech Is Femme. ✴️ Scout (Techstars '23) CEO, Michael Haddix Jr was added to Silver Waves Media, "70 Most Impactful People in the NIL Space" ✴️ Cyber Pop-up has been appointed an official Co-chair of the thriving National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SMB community. ✴️ WeSolv founder Stella Ashaolu and Managing Director of Fifth Star Funds, was honored as a TechMaker at AnitaB.org’s Grace Hopper Celebration. ✴️ Sandbox Wealth is sponsoring and participating in the ninth Family Office Fintech Summit on October 10th. 👏 We couldn’t be prouder of the incredible strides our portfolio companies are making. Stay tuned for more updates as they continue to build and innovate! 🚀 Northwestern Mutual is on a mission to create greater access to capital, executive mentorship, and pioneer a one of kind eco-system focused on entrepreneurship. Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/gpGUzSWR 🎙️Want to hear directly from a founder on their experience in the program, tips on the application process, and what post program life has been like? ➡️ Please connect with our Accelerator Founder Ambassador Marlon V. Ross of Wellacy Health (2022, Alumni) to schedule a “Real Talk” conversation. #venturecapital #VC #impact #founders #startup #funding #growth #entrepreneurship #SMB #innovation #leaders #investment #strategicinvestments #partnerships #portfolio

How are you leveraging AI tools throughout your job search journey? You know what they say about time being the most valuable resource we have... dive into our latest blog post curated to help you maximize efficiency and impact throughout your job search. Here's a sneak peek: Craft a resume that gets noticed: AI tools help you optimize keywords and quantify achievements for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Don't forget to add your unique personality for that human touch! ✨ Write compelling cover letters - fast: ⚡ AI can generate drafts based on job descriptions, but remember to personalize them with your voice and enthusiasm. Network strategically: Use AI to find relevant connections and keep track of interactions. But make sure your outreach feels authentic and genuine. 🤝🏾 Ace your interviews: AI can help you practice beforehand, but human connection matters most. Showcase empathy, active listening, and genuine interest. 🎙️ Ready to unlock your full potential? Click here to read the full blog post: https://lnkd.in/gi9Db83x #MBA #jobsearch #AI #careers #networking #personalbranding

LOVE to see an innovative and inclusive company like Figma dropping an entire section of careers geared towards interns (MBA/PHD) and early career talent. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Best of luck with your applications! 💫 https://lnkd.in/gqAfdFyc

August's newsletter is live! 👏🏾 The term "DEI hire" is becoming weaponized against underrepresented talent. This post examines the harmful impact of this phrase and explores how organizations can create transparent hiring processes to protect underrepresented candidates and foster a truly inclusive workplace.

Students, here’s a challenge for you: Introduce yourself to all your professors on week 1 (You can do this right after class or via email.) Keep it simple. Share a short intro, why you're excited for their course, and what you hope to learn. For some of you this comes naturally. For others it will take some guts. But here's why you should do it: Your professors can be a life-changing asset to you. They can provide: • Advice • Resources • Connections • Recommendations • Support in the course But... to really help you, they need to know who you are. • Your path • Your drive • Your goals And so on. To help them get to know you, you need to put yourself in situations where they can learn about you. Starting with an introduction on week 1. But don't leave it at that. Keep strengthening the connection throughout the semester. • Attend office hours • Participate in classroom convos • Ask thoughtful questions after class • Share your perspectives where relevant Do this and they'll get to know and understand you. Which makes it easier for them to help you. Just imagine you had two professors last semester: • One who you barely spoke to during the semester • One who you had regular, meaningful interactions with Which one would be able to write a stronger letter of recommendation for you? Which one would be able to give you more personalized advice? Which one would be likelier to make introductions on your behalf? Easy answer. So get those introductions out of the way on week 1. — PS. I've taught close to 2,000 college students, and easily remember the ones who made an effort to build a connection while in my class. And I still help many of them in various ways, years after they took my class. They made the effort to build a connection. So I'm making the effort to support them whenever I can.

The bare minimum all students should do on LI: Tailor their feed to their target career In other words, follow people and organizations who publish content relevant to their target career. Are you a law student? Follow: • Law firms • Regulators • Law societies • Practicing lawyers Are you an HR student? Follow: • Staffing agencies • HR consultants • Recruiters • SHRM Are you a marketing student? Follow: • Marketing agencies • Digital marketing platforms • Professional associations (eg. AMA) • Established marketers and brand strategists (Didn't see your major listed? Go to ChatGPT and use the following prompt: "What pages or organizations should a [your major] student follow on LinkedIn?") Do this and your feed populates with relevant content. Engage with it, and the algorithm will continue to show more content like it. No easier way to gain insights on industry practices, trends, and updates. Bonus points if you join the conversation through thoughtful comments and questions. Now you’re not only learning, but also getting your name and profile out there in front of your target audience. — PS. Find my LinkedIn tips for college students useful? My "Leveraging LI as a College Student" workshop is on a -50% sale until tomorrow, 8/15! (DM me today to lock in the discount!) I've led it to students and career services professionals at 15+ universities nationwide (eg. UCLA, U of Tennessee, U of South Florida)! Want to learn more? 1. Check out my post from Friday 7/26 2. Send me a message!

You should sign up for our free webinar this Thursday if you... ✅ Work in career services or employer relations at a University ✅ Want to forge new, meaningful, relationships with companies that are actively looking to make hires ✅ Are interested in learning how real-projects can eliminate bias from the recruitment process ✅ Read this post and have no idea who WeSolv is or what we do! What are you waiting for?! Save your spot today! https://hubs.la/Q02L6TfT0

For all my students graduating within the next year, this one is for you! Capital One recently released their full-time rotational programs (these roles literally opened within the past few days, so apply early)! Capital One’s full-time programs are 18 month to two-year rotations where you’ll spend time exploring roles on various teams to find your best fit. After applying you’ll most likely go through the following process: 1️⃣Screening 2️⃣ Assessments (this depends on which program you apply to) 3️⃣ Interviews 4️⃣ Decision Current available programs include: ✨Data Analytics ✨Finance ✨Commercial Banking ✨Cyber Security Programs that are not yet open, but are coming very soon include: ✨Business Analytics ✨Management ✨Strategy Consulting ✨Investment Banking ✨Technology ✨Product ✨Machine Learning ✨Design (I’ll be sure to post a follow up when these roles open so you all can apply). For more information on these programs and their requirements visit this link: https://lnkd.in/eg_kzwBc Additionally you can find answers to frequently asked questions here: https://lnkd.in/ek3WW-Hv Best of luck🫶🏾 —- #tipswithtaylor #entrylevelroles #rotationalprogram #earlycareer

There's a lot going on in the world of DEI right now... How is your company navigating diversity programming risks? Download our actionable guide packed with 🔥 tips for staying ahead of legislation and preparing for big changes that could impact companies of all sizes. Download the free guide here: https://hubs.la/Q02KvbBS0

Want to help your students land top jobs? 🚀 Join us for a FREE webinar on leveraging experiential learning to connect your students with top employers like Salesforce, Pinterest, and Discover. Learn how WeSolv can help you: ✅ Get your students hired by top companies ✅ Provide students with valuable learning experiences ✅ Access customized reports to see how your students stack up against their peers and what skills companies seek ✅ Connect with our network of companies committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gZRBPFQV #experientiallearning #careerservices #highereducation #employability #studentsuccess #diversityandinclusion #wesolv