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🚨NOMINATIONS OPEN!! 🚨 Help us recognize the most inspiring founders, ecosystem leaders, and emerging managers during L.A. Tech Week at the first-ever 2024 PledgeLA Catalyst Awards! ✨ 🏆 Submit your nominations to spotlight these trailblazers by September 17th: https://bit.ly/4fFzJ5f

The LGBT+ VC Fall Fellowship Program is your gateway to becoming a leader in the world of tech and venture capital. ✏ What You’ll Gain: - Real-world experience in innovation, venture, and economic empowerment - Mentorship from industry leaders, program alumni, and LGBTQ+ trailblazers - Opportunities to make a tangible impact on the LGBTQ+ community - Networking with a diverse group of like-minded peers and professionals - A platform to launch your career in one of the most dynamic industries in the world 📅 The Details: Who: LGBTQ+ and ally college students passionate about tech, innovation, and VC When: Fall 2024 (Exact dates will be provided upon selection) Where: Hybrid format – participate from anywhere with opportunities for in-person networking ✨ How to Apply: Ready to make your mark? Visit link in comments to apply now. Applications close soon, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. #venturecapital #tech #startups

🚨Ecosystem Builder Nominations Open!!🚨 Know powerhouse community leaders who go above and beyond to make connections and increase access for underrepresented founders in L.A.? 💪 🤝 Submit your nominations to honor ecosystem builders at the first-ever 2024 PledgeLA Catalyst Awards during L.A. Tech Week: https://bit.ly/4fFzJ5f

In an industry where only 0.2% of venture capital goes to Black female founders, AMP Beauty's selection as a semifinalist for the 2024 Black Ambition Prize is not just a win—it's a powerful testament to the resilience and vision of women of color reshaping the beauty landscape. 🙌 Congratulations to Angel Lenise Pyles and Montré Moore - founders of AMP Beauty and alumni of our 2022 PledgeLA Founders Fund Program - as AMP beauty was selected as a 2024 semifinalist for the Black Ambition Prize! With this accomplishment, AMP Beauty has the opportunity to join the Black Ambitionist Mentorship Program in partnership with Cinematica Labs, where they will dedicate three months to expanding their business! 🎉 Since coming to Grid110 in 2022, with a mission to reshape beauty culture with conscious choices, AMP Beauty has gone on to accomplish incredible things, including pitching at the 2024 Techstars Detroit Demo Day and launching their AMP on Campus initiative! It has been so inspiring to witness all of their hard work and dedication! 👏 💛 Congratulations Angel and Montré! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eyXEKarf

🚨Emerging Manager Nominations Open!!🚨 Know LA-based emerging managers from underrepresented backgrounds who are currently raising their first fund under $50 million?🚀 🤝 Submit your nominations to recognize a trailblazing emerging manager at the first-ever 2024 PledgeLA Catalyst Awards during L.A. Tech Week: https://bit.ly/4fFzJ5f 

🎉 Join Us for Slauson Spaces: Building an MVP – Live Edition! 🎉 For the first time ever, Slauson & Co. is bringing our renowned online series, Slauson Spaces, into the real world! 🚀 We're thrilled to invite current and aspiring founders to our offices for an exclusive in-person event that promises invaluable insights and networking. What's on the agenda? Our dynamic panel of experienced founders will dive deep into the essentials of building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that stands out. Whether you’re looking to refine your MVP or just starting to conceptualize one, this event will provide you with practical strategies and expert perspectives to guide your journey. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain hands-on advice and build connections that could accelerate your startup’s success. RSVP to secure your spot: https://lu.ma/a32xiry8  Food will be provided. We will review submissions and approve attendees by Monday, August 26th. There is limited capacity, but there will be a waitlist once spots are filled.

🚨 Founder Nominations Open!!🚨 Know LA-based founders from underrepresented backgrounds who are making an outsized impact on the ecosystem?💥 Help us recognize a special founder during L.A. Tech Week at the first-ever 2024 PledgeLA Catalyst Awards! 🤝 Nominations due by September 17: https://bit.ly/4fFzJ5f  

Our founders are reaching exciting milestones every day! Congratulations to 2020 I2P and 2023 PledgeLA Founders Fund Program Alumni Sergio Rosas and Tina Hossain, as Next Shift Learning recently concluded the first-ever cohort of their Emerging Leaders Program 🎉 Next Shift Learning came to Grid110 in 2020 with a mission to build the workforce for the future. Now, after going through both our I2P and PledgeLA Founders Fund, they have successfully completed their first two-month program focused on exploring the most high-impact, enduring leadership skills! 👏 Congratulations, Sergio and Tina, on your incredible achievement! 💛 See the full post here: https://lnkd.in/eGHsZN_T

Less than 1% of craft breweries in the U.S. are owned by Latinos. Norwalk Brew House exists to help change that and be an, “authentic representation of a Latino-owned beer brand.” This is reflected by their countless milestones: 🍺 Flagship product release: Bidi Bidi Blonde Blonde Mexican-American blonde ale 🥇 Collaborating with Olympic gold medalist Brenda Villa ⭐️ Securing brand partnership with Lotería® Don Clemente 📈 Being featured at Coachella Music Festival & gaining 100+ retail accounts 🚀 Co-founding largest Latino homebrew club in the country, SoCal Cerveceros 🤝 Co-founding SCC Distribution Network LLC, an independent beer distributor working with local Latin-owned breweries Now, after many years of hard work, Norwalk Brew House and founder Ray Ricky Rivera—an alum of our 2022 PledgeLA Founders Fund Program—are ready to take the next step and open up a physical location, where they will provide a curated selection of rotating guest beers from other Latino-owned breweries. Supporting Norwalk Brew House is more than an investment in a brewery & taproom; it’s a commitment to diversity, culture, and community. ➡️ Share with your community and show your support here: https://lnkd.in/gU_N8yR3 #LatinoOwned #LatinoFounder #SupportLocal #LongLA

One of the most rewarding parts of our work at Grid110 is getting to witness our portfolio companies create positive impact in the community. 🎉 One such company is Tepito Coffee, an alumni of our 2022 PledgeLA Founders Fund Program. Most recently, Tepito Coffee has announced their partnership with Homeboy Industries! Through this partnership, Tepito Coffee and Homeboy industries will work to expand employment opportunities for formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated individuals. 🙌 Founder of Tepito Coffee, Michael de la Rocha, entered our program with the goal to create a space that brought people together, while also making the best, clean coffee for their customers. Now, through their Homie2Homie program, and their partnership with Homeboy Industries, Tepito Coffee has turned this goal into a reality! 🎉 Congratulations Mike, on your incredible achievement! 💛 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gbfEBKh5