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Our President, Narbe Alexandrian spoke about the recent acquisition of Realtax Inc., and all of the possibilities ahead of it, at the CPA Ontario Innovation Leadership Accelerator event. Check out the recap below!

🥁 It’s time for a big drum roll… we are excited to announce First Close Partners as the recipient of NVCA’s 2024 #DEI Impact Award! This award, chosen in collaboration with Venture Forward, recognizes an individual, organization, or firm who has made a significant impact toward advancing a more #diverse, #equitable, and #inclusive (#DEI) #venture ecosystem.    First Close Partners has established itself as an important community and capital source to underrepresented managers. It has made LP commitments to over 100 VC funds, as part of its investment thesis that both seasoned and emerging underrepresented managers have the potential to deliver outsize returns.   First Close Partner’s industry leadership, as well as its support of Venture Forward programs, exemplifies the spirit of the DEI Impact Award, and we are proud to recognize its efforts in driving positive change within the industry. 🤲   Register now to help honor First Close Partners for its role in creating a more inclusive VC ecosystem. ⬇   https://lnkd.in/gRBbtR6d   #VCAwards #diversity #leadership

I am deeply honored to be recognized and I am incredibly humbled to share the spotlight with such amazing people. While I am very thankful, the recognition serves as a powerful motivator because I still feel like I have accomplished absolutely nothing... That said, I am very grateful to the National Venture Capital Association (and our fantastic comms team at Revolution 😊). However, I want to make one thing extremely clear: it is not about me and it never will be. Those of you who have been following my updates on LinkedIn may have noticed my recent long-form features about founders in the D.C. area. My intention behind these stories is to challenge the prevailing narrative in venture that often places the investors at the forefront, rather than the founders. But founders are the heroes and need to be at the center of the conversation. And my commitment is to consistently place them at the heart of every conversation. Our job is simple: stay out of their way, and, if we can, improve their odds of success whenever and however possible. I am immensely grateful to the founders who have trusted me and the teams that I have been a part of, allowing us to play a small, yet hopefully valuable, role in their entrepreneurial journeys. I also want to extend gratitude to all of my colleagues, peers, mentors, family, and friends who challenge me to be the best version of myself that I can be. Jobs not finished (nor will it ever be). LETS GO !!!! 

Tech Scenes Unplugged: Brett Brohl, Founder and Managing Partner of bread & Butter ventures, agrees: when it comes to raising capital, your month over month growth is everything. Successful teams do this by creating a clear lens on their long term, mid term and short term goals. Having these three optics allows teams be unified as they make decisions and scale at the speed needed to keep growing. #venturebacked #vcbacked #venturecapital #leadership #ceo #founder #operatingsystem

Join our upcoming webinar with the amazing Phaedria Marie St. Hilaire and get the inside scoop on the fundamentals of angel investing—all wrapped in practical strategies and real-world tips. 🧠💸 ✨ What’s in it for you? • Learn how to spot those winning startups like a pro! • Avoid the rookie mistakes with expert advice on dodging common pitfalls. • Get the lowdown on team due diligence—so you know your investment is in good hands. Oh, and you’ll snag leadership insights from Phaedria’s 20+ years of leading cross-functional, multicultural teams at global companies! 💼🌍 📅 Save your spot now: https://lu.ma/8l8k00l2

Founders, you wouldn't believe how generous business leaders are with their time! Great insight from 😎 Caroline van den Bergh (Lunos - business validation & innovation) during a discussion with Tom Foster and James Lucas. As we launch into a new year, consider how seeking out sound advice or a trusted mentor can take your #startup to the next level. #VentureStudio #StartupFounders #StartupAdvice #StartupMentor

🚀 Last Call: Angel Investing 101 Webinar Today! ⏰ Join us in 1 hour from 5 - 6 PM CET for an exclusive session on the fundamentals of angel investing with Phaedria Marie St. Hilaire 💡 Why should you attend? Learn how to spot winning startups like a pro! 🌟 Get expert advice on avoiding rookie mistakes and pitfalls. 🚫 Master team due diligence to ensure your investments are in capable hands. 🤝 With over 20 years of experience leading global teams, Phaedria will share practical insights you won't want to miss! 💼🌍 Join us here: https://lu.ma/8l8k00l2 #AngelInvesting #Webinar #StartupSuccess #InvestmentStrategy #Leadership

Not long to go until I join Even Founders and Female Leadership Academy to discuss getting a startup off the ground while juggling other full-time commitments. 📆 October 16th, 2024 ⏱️ 17:30 - 19:30 📍 BCG, J. C. Jacobsens Gade 12, 1778 København Come along to hear: 💡inspirational stories 💁♀️practical tips 😂 amusing anecdotes (Photo credit: my then 2 year old. Titled: portrait of a mother trying to figure out how to balance all those commitments whilst launching a startup) 😝 See you there? #femalefounders #startuplife #startupjourney #networking

A few days ago, I had the opportunity to present my new business Ilera Labs to an esteemed group of Angel Investors during the Creating Conscious Collisions Detroit event put on by the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL). This event kicked off the inaugural Black Angel Forum led by visionary Dawn Batts and her team at Milestone Growth Capital Institute. At Ilera Labs we leverage advanced technology to help emerging brands succeed in the skincare and petcare sector. We offer flexible contract manufacturing and white-labeling solutions to lower market entry barriers, ensuring high-quality, safe, eco-friendly products. To be fully transparent, I am actively seeking investment for this business, and in addition to a monetary ask, I also ask for the following: Warm Introductions to: * Seed Stage Investors, Angel Investors, and Venture Firms (Manufacturing and CPG). * Skincare and pet care companies seeking a manufacturing partner. * Travel partners (airlines, trains, hotels). * Government or Corporate procurement offices for toiletries and pet care. *Corporate engagement decision-makers for promotional items. If you are an investor or know one who invests in emerging manufacturing companies, let me know. I'd love to share my business plan and investment pitch deck. Finally, be sure to follow the Ilera Labs LinkedIn page to watch our growth in real-time.

Start-ups are a precarious venture, at best. I think the term “extreme uncertainty” is a good descriptor. My viewpoint comes as a business owner and as a leadership coach, and having spent decades “in the trenches” in leadership roles at 3 Fortune 500 companies and at several start-ups. I offer three suggestions to accelerate your impact so you can execute with purpose.