Startup Runway Foundation, Inc.

🛫 We are so excited to announce the finalists for our 27th Startup Runway Showcase! Next week, these founders will be pitching to our panel of judges and an audience potential investors and supporters. If you're in the Richmond Area on Tuesday September 17th, join us at 1717 Innovation Center and see who wins the $10k Grant. Congratulations to all our finalist Crystal L., Lauren Siff , MD, Julia Halterman, PhD, Miguel Zepeda, 🌱Courtney Krstich, Dale DeJarnette, Sheri Neuhofer, and Yasmin J. #RVA #PitchCompetition #StartupGrants #VentureCapital With: VIPC | Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, Valor Venture Group, Nwanyinma Dike, William L. Jean-Luc Vanhulst

We are excited to reveal the lineup of #VC judges for our Virginia Startup Runway pitch showcase, happening on Tuesday, September 17th in Richmond at 1717 Innovation Center!    ⭐️ Shalanda Armstrong  ⭐️ Dustin Dunbar   ⭐️ Craig Snodgrass   ⭐️ William L.  We truly appreciate your continued support of inclusive innovation!  Don't miss the chance to cheer on our finalists and celebrate their groundbreaking innovations. We look forward to seeing you there! Register now: https://lnkd.in/eyptxQ8Y

If you know a founder in Virginia looking to connect with investors drop their name in the comments! 👇👇👇👇 Startup Runway connects underrepresented founders to early capital investment and industry leaders. Our 27th showcase is taking place in Richmond, VA on September 17, and we are partnering with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to offer a $10K grant for the winning pitch! 🔗 Sign Up Today: https://lnkd.in/eyptxQ8Y Nwanyinma Dike, Jean-Luc Vanhulst, William L., Lisa Calhoun, Lynne Laube

🚀 Virginia Founders, this is your moment! Startup Runway is coming to Richmond for our 27th showcase on September 17 at the 1717 Innovation Center. We’re partnering with VIPC to spotlight and support underrepresented founders across Virginia. If you’re building something amazing and based in Virginia, apply to pitch your startup and connect with investors and industry leaders. Don’t miss this chance to shine! 🌟 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eyptxQ8Y #VirginiaStartups #Founders #Entrepreneurship #DiversityInTech #StartupShowcase #PitchEvent #StartupRunway

I am so excited about Startup Runway Foundation, Inc. coming to Richmond next month. Applications are open for the Richmond showcase, and JWC Foundation is excited to partner to support this! JWC Members have the unique opportunity to learn more about submitting an effective application at the JWC Put Me On session NEXT FRIDAY, August 23, 2024. Check Slack for more details and to register! (Not a member? Learn more and join for free at https://lnkd.in/e6jWTtPi

We're live from 3pm to 5pm - join us on Zoom to see the 10 Finalists pitch! https://lnkd.in/gfWytWUY

We are excited to announce the incredible lineup of #VC judges for our 26th Startup Runway VIRTUAL pitch showcase, this Wednesday, July 31st. ⭐ Haley Bryant ⭐ Chelsea Oppenheim ⭐ Anthony Obi ⭐ William L. Thank you for supporting us! 🤩 Register here to cheer on our finalists and celebrate their innovation. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/eT3RbS22

🚀 We're thrilled to announce the finalists for our 26th Startup Runway Showcase on July 31st, 2024, at 3 PM! 🌟 This incredible lineup of founders will pitch LIVE for a chance to secure $30k in non-dilutive capital! 💰 Eager to become part of this dynamic community, get inspired by innovative #startup founders, and build meaningful connections through networking? Register here today: https://lnkd.in/eT3RbS22 We look forward to seeing you there! 😊 Shawntia Lee Raha Saremi, PhD, MBA Lynn Callaway Kirsten Tucker Kimberly Cummings Tunde Siyanbade Brian Glover, Co-Founder April Kelly Georgina Dukes-Harris Gabriel Marrero Nwanyinma Dike Jean-Luc Vanhulst Lisa Calhoun  Valor VC Partnership for Inclusive Innovation American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact Georgia Power Company Avanta Ventures Truist Cox Enterprises NCR Voyix

We're #hiring a new Startup Runway Program Manager to help drive our mission of introducing founders to their first investors! Apply today or share with your network.

This episode of the Atlanta Startup Podcast is your golden ticket. ️ We're diving deep into the journeys of two successful founders at the Startup Runway's 25th Showcase, Damola Ogundipe, the mind behind the revolutionary AI platform for lobbyists - Plural, and Kristen Dunning, the creator of plant-based skincare magic - Gently Soap. Damola and Kristen shared their winning strategies, including Building trust with investors, Finding your funding soulmate, and Crafting a pitch that captivates. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights from these funding rockstars! This episode is packed with actionable advice that could be the key to unlocking your startup's full potential. Get ready to unlock the secrets to landing that life-changing first investment! With Nwanyinma Dike, Managing Director of Startup Runway Foundation, Inc. Tune in to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gsQvr5bh #Investing #Atlanta #entrepreneur #startuplife #startupadvice #Investment