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McPlant is a plant-based substitute for burgers, chicken, and eggs launched by McDonalds. Biden promises to get gig workers the “legal benefits and protections they deserve.” Facebook introduced “vanish mode”—i.e., disappearing chats—for Messenger. Disney+ has 73 million paying users. Unlimited Google Photos storage will end next year. Eight-month old online events platform Hopin hits $2.1 billion valuation!
INSIGHTS
The Winning Psychology of Top Founders in Fundraising Meetings
-James Currier/ NFX
Why I say No
-Sahil Lavingia, Gumroad
The Three Tools Netflix Used to Build Its World-Class Brand
-First Round
Wealthy women donate billions each year. They should also invest in female founders
-Stephanie Mehta / Fast Company
Why No-Code and Low-Code Software Is the Industry Disrupter You Should Pay Attention To
-Soren Kaplan / Inc.
2020’s unicorns highlight shift in venture capital funding trends
-Pitchbook
Community-Driven Companies: What They Are and Why We’re Investing in Them
- Lolita Taub / The Community Fund
OPPORTUNITIES, FUNDING & COMPETITIONS
Female Founders Fund and Serena Ventures are hosting Office Hours for Black and Latinx female founders looking for feedback on questions related to fundraising, runway, strategy, branding, product development, product market fit, and more. Apply by November 24, 2020.
HERstory Connections Business Grant Application ($5,000 per business). Apply by November 19, 2020.
Westerwelle Young Founders Programme is a fully-funded six-month programme for 25 exceptional entrepreneurs from developing and emerging economies. Apply before December 9, 2020.
The Women in Business Growth Lab is a 3-month programme for early-stage women-led start-ups in Nigeria, created to stimulate businesses into profitable & sustainable enterprises to accelerate the creation of jobs on the continent. Ongoing.
XRC Labs is currently accepting applications for Cohort 11. Early-stage startups developing products and services in the retail technology and consumer goods sectors, specifically, are encouraged to apply. Ongoing Applications.
Maze X is a 4-month accelerator that supports impact entrepreneurs (who are solving the world’s most pressing problems) with the capital, skills and networks. Apply by December 21, 2020.
UPCOMING (VIRTUAL) EVENTS
Announcing Black Women Raise - The Power of 8. A new initiative connecting corporations to black enterprise. November 16, 2020.
Debug 2020 Summit-Lesbians Who Tech & Allies. November 16-20, 2020.
The Series #3 - The Future of Inclusive Gaming by Unconventional Ventures. November 17, 2020.
Face of a Founder Summit-Half-day virtual fundraising summit for Black Women Tech Founders. November 17, 2020.
Breaking into Venture Capital: A Conversation with Alumni in Emerging Tech Ecosystems hosted by Atento Capital. November 18, 2020.
The VC Pitch Process: is it failing female entrepreneurs? An 'Ecosystem' event by Tzvete Doncheva. November 18, 2020.
Boost Her Biz-Global Virtual Summit. Black Female Founders Edition-Find and Fund Great Black Women Entrepreneurs. November 19, 2020.
Online Female Founder Roundtable: How to Get Ahead in Paris hosted by Founder Institute Paris Chapter. November 25, 2020.
ON OUR RADAR
Be a 'secret agent' and other new ways to exercise.
How Ticketmaster Plans to Check Your Vaccine Status for Concerts: Exclusive.
Why Peloton’s Partnership With Beyoncé Is A Blueprint For Building An Inclusive Brand.
One in five covid-19 patients are diagnosed with a mental illness within three months.
PEOPLE / ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chamath Palihapitiya launches SC Emerging Managers, to help people who come from diverse, nontraditional backgrounds become investors.
Meet 100 of 2020’s rising-star VCs who represent the future of venture capital.
Spearhead launches $100M fourth fund to transform founders into top-notch VC investors.
These are the first 16 startups to nab deals from SoftBank's $100 million Opportunity Fund dedicated to Black, Latinx, and Native American founders.
Kim Ng breaks the glass ceiling in baseball by becoming the first female and first Asian American GM of the Miami Marlins.
30 Entrepreneurs Selected for Female Founders First Programme by Barclays and Techstars.
Meet The Unshackled Fellows- Class of 2020/1 with a special congratulations to Christian McKenzie!
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