Lilly Ledbetter never set out to be a trailblazer or a household name. She just wanted to be paid the same as a man for her hard work. But this grandmother from Alabama kept on fighting until the day I signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law – my first as president. Lilly did what so many Americans before her have done: setting her sights high for herself and even higher for her children and grandchildren. Michelle and I are grateful for her advocacy and her friendship, and we send our love and prayers to her family and everyone who is continuing the fight that she began.

Calling all VC investors! 📣 We’re seeking mentors for the Cohort 14 scholarship recipients of #VCUniversity. Volunteer 1 hour per month from Nov-Jan to have a huge impact. Learn more and sign up now: bit.ly/VCU_Mentor_Info

1/👑 Once upon a time, today's legendary venture funds were emerging managers… Which is why today I’m excited to share that @SapphirePrtnrs is launching a new program to invest in emerging venture managers with a sole LP, @CalSTRS, the world's largest educator-only pension fund! Why we are excited about this next chapter👇 🧵 As part of this new program, we are taking over the management of five existing CalSTRS “New and Next Generation Manager Funds,” representing $1.4B AUM.* Collectively, we have invested in 300+ emerging managers. Our plan going forward is to invest ~$100M/year into emerging venture managers.🙌

NEW: @TechCrunch has acquired @StrictlyVC — Its founder Connie Loizos (@Cookie) will lead TechCrunch as GM & Editor-in-Chief — Deal shows @Yahoo’s commitment to tech coverage — Loizos says TC will lean into coverage of startups/VC world Story on @axios axios.com/2023/08/29/techcru…

Our Executive Director @nighthaque takes the stage at the #NVCA50 gala. 👇 “Investor success has largely relied on networks, mentorship, access to capital, and of course, a little bit of luck. But not everyone has had equal opportunity to access and thrive in venture capital.”