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As investors, we believe in backing the best ideas and building companies that can meet the demands of the future. Research shows that underrepresented founders lack access to VC networks and face systemic barriers when raising capital—a reality that stifles innovation and leaves promising companies without the support they need to reach their full potential. In partnership with Management Leadership for Tomorrow and their mission to equip high-achieving individuals from underrepresented communities, today we launched Peerless, a $1M pitch competition that supports visionary Black, Latine, Native American and female founders focused on early-stage startups. Alongside support from a network of incredible VC partners that include BBG Ventures, VamosVentures, Human Ventures, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Harlem Capital, and New York City Economic Development Corporation, one grand prize winner will receive a $1M investment along with talent recruitment support as they scale, ongoing mentorship and coaching, access to industry networking events, and membership to Tech:NYC. Applications are now open! https://lnkd.in/e4sVpJ_g

I really can’t believe this day has come. Announcing the launch of PEERLESS, a $1M pitch competition focused on supporting visionary Latine, Black, Native American and Female founders of early-stage companies. One of the major reasons I joined AlleyCorp was to support underrepresented founders, who too often lack access to elite VC networks and face systemic barriers when raising capital. I'm well aware that a pitch competition alone can't close the gap that persists through each stage of growth for underrepresented founders. But I believe that more access to substantial funding at the earliest stages is a start to creating a more diverse tech ecosystem. One that unlocks MASSIVE innovation opportunities. One that drives wealth creation for founders and funders. In partnership with Management Leadership for Tomorrow, with this competition, we hope to highlight exceptional founders and use our capital, networks and expertise to scale their startups for maximum impact. Alongside support from a network of incredible supporters from the startup ecosystem that include Amazon Web Services (AWS) for startups, Harlem Capital, BBG Ventures, VamosVentures, Human Ventures, New York City Economic Development Corporation, and Tech:NYC, the grand prize winner will receive a $1M investment along with talent recruitment support as they scale, ongoing mentorship and coaching, access to industry networking events, and membership to @Tech:NYC. If you’re a Latine, Black, Native American or Female early-stage founder that has not raised more than $1M to date, we’d love to hear your idea. Apply now.

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

The quarter recently ended and your investors want to hear from you. In a great guest post, Mahendra R., the Founder of Secure Octane and one of the co-authors of “Startup Boards: Getting the Most out of Your Board of Directors,” shares the best practices leading founders and CEOs use to communicate to their boards. Find out why being a great communicator is so important for CEOs and what kinds of updates your investors want to receive from you. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/d-cuW98Q

Our CEO, Narbe Alexandrian spoke about the genesis of Define Capital and its recent acquisition of Realtax Inc. at the CPA Ontario Innovation Leadership Accelerator event. Check out the recap below!

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!

Join us on Tuesday, November 21st during Innovation Week for an insightful discussion on the transition from start up to scale up 🚀 #LeadingAtScale #InnovationWeekYYC

Founders: Always have a network of people who are ambitiously bullish in the bear market 👈 And Ambitiously bullish in the bull market too👍 Find those networks of Fellow Founders Coaches (Next stage Founders & Leaders) Accelerators VCs Angels And, of course, your team members

Key personal takeaway from the below Google Next session: 1. Leaders need to respond to female founders when they reach out on LinkedIn 2. Embrace diversity because when we don’t embrace different perspectives we are missing out on potentially great ideas 3. Be human, be kind, be yourself Amazing panelists & moderator

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.