Plug In Ventures @pluginventures
A creative and driven community for Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs focused on propelling #tech entrepreneurship in Black and Brown communities. pluginventures.co Los Angeles, CA Joined April 2015-
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💡 Wondering if your startup is venture-backable? Start by answering this: can you show how your tech unlocks where money is gained or lost in your market? #VCReady #Entrepreneurhila
Curious about building and scaling with AI? 🚀 Join our Office Hours with Nicole Hollis—AI Strategist, Technologist, and PMP—sharing 15+ years of experience turning complex innovation into real-world impact. Perfect for founders in AI, enterprise tech, and content-driven sectors.
🚨 “We suck at telling our story!” — Sound familiar? 🚨 Join Startup Hypeman's Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan to master your 1-minute pitch that turns heads and opens doors. 🎤 RSVP now — and get your shot at a live demo day pitch!
Climate innovation doesn’t scale in isolation. We’re backing bold ideas with the partnerships, pilots, and funding that move the planet forward. Join our Pre-Accelerator Program Now: airtable.com/appsjSnX27aoDb…
Principal Valeria Martinez joins us July 24 for Plug In Office Hours — a live, off-the-record session on what they’re looking for, how they support early founders, and how to stand out. 💥 Priority given to members. Apply now to secure your invite: lu.ma/fvpz3kqa
“Black Americans represented 2.7% of employer businesses in 2021, yet made up 14.4% of the population.” — Brookings Institution Let's make a change. Email [email protected] now to make a difference.
🛠️ Transforming your idea into a market-ready product? Get help with MVPs, roadmaps, and more from our Founder Operators. Contact us at [email protected] to get started.
“If the bottom half of America doesn’t move up the economic ladder, the inequality gap—combined with our debt load—becomes a real systemic risk.” — Steve Tananbaum Contact us at [email protected] to be a part of the solution.
RSVP now for our upcoming AMA: Scaling Sales in Healthcare with Audrey Wu & Kiyana Turner — two trailblazing founders breaking barriers in regulated markets. Get real-world insights and tactical tips to grow in B2C and B2B healthcare. RSVP Now: lu.ma/a15kg7sh
Join Plug In Ventures for an exclusive AMA session with Bianca Phillip, Investor at Zeal Capital Partners, on July 10th from 12–1PM PST. 💡 Open to all founders, with a special focus on underrepresented talent. 📍 Virtual | Free to attend 📅 RSVP now lu.ma/4l24nzg1
👥 Team-building support: Define roles, hire smarter, retain talent. Let our Founder Operators guide you. Contact us at [email protected] to set up a consultation today!
Calling all seed-stage founders! Our summer flagship program is one week away -- you don't want to miss out! Connect with fellow high-potential founders and industry leaders through expert-led roundtable discussions! Event Link: lu.ma/o4az4jni
Big congrats to the founders graduating from our first Pre-Seed Accelerator cohort: 🎮 Myles Hester – Diaspora Games 📚 Rondale Davis – Gradpad 🕹️ Michael Timmons – GoodFences 🚀 Ready to take your leap? Apply now: airtable.com/appsjSnX27aoDb…
💡 Founders — Want unfiltered VC advice before you're in the room? Join Plug In Ventures’ Office Hours (June–Sept) for real talk with investors—no pitch deck needed. 👥 Members only. 🔗 Apply to join: members.pluginventures.co #PlugInVentures #OfficeHours #StartupSupport
Join our Founders Roundtable on June 18 for a candid convo for seed-stage founders with fellow CEOs + investors from ChargerHelp, MOVN Health, BAM Ventures, and Kapor Capital. Know a founder who'd benefit? Pass it on! . Request to join: lu.ma/o4az4jni
🌍 Climate innovation needs bold founders. With $60B+ flowing into clean tech for underserved areas, the moment to lead equitable solutions is now. If that’s you, let’s connect. #ClimateTech #JustTransition #ImpactFounders #CleantechInnovation
As the year comes to a close, we want to pause and celebrate the incredible community of founders, mentors, and partners who make Plug In Ventures so special. We wish you moments of relaxation, connection, and reflection this holiday season! ❄️👩👩👦👦
We're one week away! Founders, are you ready for due diligence? 💼 📷 Join us for an expert-led session on preparing for investor reviews! 📷 Avoid red flags 📷 Build trust with investors 📷 Moderated by Cody Peterson of @GunderIPO RSVP: lu.ma/7e5tu5vl🎙️
Today's the Day! Don't miss our 2024 Pitch Competition at the Los Angeles Trade Technical-College from 3pm-5pm. There'll be product demos, a fireside chat with industry leaders @clarencewooten, and more!
Tomorrow's the day! Join us at our 2024 Pitch Competition at the Los Angeles Trade Technical-College from 3pm-5pm. There'll be product demos, a fireside chat with industry leaders @clarencewooten, and more! Register today: lu.ma/0y0gwca5
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