Project developed in @AspenPolicyHub by @lightedstar to close opportunity gaps for under-represented founders & funders of technology startups.
Sacramento, CA
Joined March 2020
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The #TechFundingEquity Project's Recommendation for the @SEC_News #SECSmallBusinesForum:
The SEC should implement a Self-Accreditation Attestation form to their website. This will stop #StartupRedlining.
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Our Office of Minority and Women Inclusion released its Annual Report to Congress.
Learn about SEC’s achievements promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, & accessibility in the workforce, opportunities for minority- & women-owned businesses, & using DEIA to meet SEC’s mission.
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🗓️ Open Commission Meeting 🗓️
Friday, April 14th, at 10am ET, we’ll have an open meeting to consider whether reopening the comment period for proposed amendments regarding the definition of “exchange” as set forth in Securities Exchange Act.
Tune in: sec.gov
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Looking for tools to help you raise capital?
Join us April 24 for the first day of the #SECSmallBizForum.
Our panelists, @EdnaMartinson, Laura Simão, and Jennifer Garcia have first-hand experience in early-stage capital raising.
A thread🧵
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Dear Mom in Heaven…
Did a thing today…
Nobody in my family was willing to talk about the 2 years my mother was missing from 16-18…
Until today…
#BreakingSilence
#LoveBonds
#DignityMatters
#MargoMigration
#MM
#SheSpoke…
#NoBody
#SpiritSpeak
#FreedomNotFree
#Free…
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For all my friends who have said "I'm a policy person; how do I get involved in the Hub?", this one's for you!
Are you a policy expert who wants to get involved with the Hub? We are launching a “Train the Trainer” program to help you teach others to have policy impact! 3 years policy experience required. Learn more here: aspentechpolicyhub.org/train…
ALT Train the Trainer. The Aspen Tech Policy Hub is building the next generation of policy entrepreneurs. Help us train them! Apply now. Aspen Tech Policy Hub logo.
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We're looking for people to serve on our Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, which helps the SEC think about how our regulations affect founders' ability to start & grow businesses. More info here: sec.gov/news/press-release/2…
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Check out @craignewmark on the We're In podcast, explaining why he supports #cybercivildefense. Excited to watch this movement grow and grow, and thrilled to be a part of it! open.spotify.com/episode/332…
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Join @EngineOrg and the #SECSmallBiz team on Oct 24th at 4 pm ET for a discussion on policies and resources impacting investment in startups. Registration is open 👉 eventbrite.com/e/startup-pol…
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I'm looking forward to a few days by the beach in SoCal for the GAIM Ops West Conference. I'll be on the SEC Compliance Trends panel representing @DiverseCityV / the Tech Funding Equity project (@TechFundingEq).
I'd love to see you there!
Register: lnkd.in/giARtcmC
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I'm looking forward to a few days by the beach and joining the GAIM Ops West Conference. I'll be on the SEC Compliance Trends panel representing @DiversecityV and @techfundingeq.
Register: informaconnect.com/gaim-ops-…
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"I wish I could get accredited investor (income/net worth) data from @SECGov & @uscensusbureau Bureau broken down by ethnicity ["race"]/gender/ zip codes/etc.] to challenge the contitutionality of unequal protection/priviledges in investing/capital formation." @techfundingeq
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Please take a few minutes to respond to our Request for Information. No need to answer all the Qs -- just the one or ones that are relevant. Grateful for your insights! federalregister.gov/document…
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Are you an early-stage entrepreneur or investor in the Houston area?
Our @SECGov Small Business team & @FortWorth_SEC are teaming up w/ @UHBauerCollege for an entrepreneurship event on August 27th!
Register here: sec.gov/sec-and-bauer-colleg…
#SECSmallBiz
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Our friends at the US Digital Response just launched a new focus area for Broadband and Digital Equity. If you're a technologist interested in helping close the #digitaldivide, be sure to check it out! 👩💻
🙌 Announcing USDR’s newest program focus area: Broadband and Digital Equity!
🧑💻 We designed this focus area to help state, local, and tribal governments close the digital divide - no matter what community you live in.
Learn more here ⬇️
usdigitalresponse.org/progra…
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We at @beyondbillion salute Samir Kaji & his insights on emerging managers. Follow us for news soon on investing in EMs across a spectrum of sectors pledged to ensuring female founders are included in their deal flow. #investinwomen #drivereturnsthroughdiversity
Great piece from @samirkaji on why emerging mgrs are critical to a well-rounded #VC portfolio:
-Clear focus on core competency & maximizing rtrns
-Alignment w investors (motivated to “emerge”)
-Opportunity to gen outsized outcomes from a single position
bit.ly/3vZkaQo
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It now takes an income of more than $61/hour to comfortably afford rent for an average 2-bedroom apartment in the S.F. metro area — more than triple San Francisco’s $16.99 minimum wage, according to a new report.
By @LAHepler sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti…
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Carlsen Center Weekly Newsletter - June 20th - mailchi.mp/csus/jun-20th-157…
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The SEC is proud to celebrate #Juneteenth & commemorate the emancipation of all Americans.
Juneteenth is an important time to reflect on the legacy of slavery & how we all have a part in building a more perfect union.
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Carlsen Center Weekly Newsletter - May 9th - mailchi.mp/csus/may-9th-1565…
