Inclusive Tech for an Inclusive Future: How BIPOC, Women, and Non-Binary Founders Are Driving Innovation in Tech
In a time where technological innovation is redefining industries, driving our economy, and reshaping society, Camelback Ventures is committed to elevating the diverse voices and groundbreaking contributions of undervalued entrepreneurs, and highlighting how their innovative spirit is propelling us towards a future that is both inclusive and revolutionary.
Here are a few powerful takeaways from our recent "Entrepreneurship Is...Innovation" panel, powered by longtime supporters CTIA Wireless Foundation and featuring Camelback Fellows and Catalyst Winners.
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7 Things You Need to Know as a Non-Tech Founder of a Tech Venture
Even if you’ve never written a line of code, you still need to understand technology fundamentals, like how a tech product is built, what it can do for your business, and how to hire and communicate with your tech team. These 7 tips from Camelback Fellowship Coach Maxim Cramer will help you on your journey.
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7 Ways To Stay Motivated On Your Entrepreneurial Journey
As you embark on your entrepreneurial journey, it is always helpful to learn from those who have come before you. Here are seven tips from Camelback Fellows to motivate you to keep pushing forward.
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The 4 Entrepreneurial Qualities to Make or Break You
"I've embraced an entrepreneurial mindset to mitigate a life of risks. I am sharing the factors I use now for early and mature founders alike -- this framework has kept me focused, sane, and committed."
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2022 Camelback Fellowship Application Lift-Off | Application Window: October 1- 18
Here we go again! The Camelback Fellowship application is open October 1st - October 18th.
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How We Are Powering Up Our Future Camelback Fellows
“Here it is - the opening of the 2021 Camelback Fellowship Application. With our search for the next generation of the #CamelbackFam in full swing, we wanted to fill you in on some updates. In the name of continuous evolution, we’re making a few changes (you know we like to keep it fresh!)”
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Camelback’s Program Team is Set to Grow and Shift in 2021
“In 2021, we are looking forward to brighter days, growth, and innovation. We launched a new Capital Collaborative cohort; we are reconfiguring the Camelback Fellowship, and we are investing in our network of past Fellows by building a team to support them.”
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Fundamentals of Hustle: Our Core Competencies
In entrepreneurship, we believe you always get better or worse, but you never stay the same. So, we’ve made a program rooted in helping entrepreneurs only get better. We identified five Core Competencies that we make sure every Camelback Fellow grows and excels in.
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Fundraising While Black: A Real Talk & 6-Step Guide
“There’s a way to fundraise as yourself. Your racial identity, academic pedigree, and physical appearance are not deal-breakers. I know this from experience. I’ve helped founders across all spectrums of race, sexuality, class, and type of venture. They’ve all been able to raise funds. There is no magical formula, but it is possible to raise money while keeping your soul intact.”
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How To Never Fail
Startup Coach Bob Lesser has worked with dozens of entrepreneurs. Here, he challenges our cultural notions of “failure” and how to turn any experience into a win.
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5 of Camelback’s Hottest New Application Tips
You may be racking your brain for the best possible answers. Trust me, I’ve been there too. With that in mind, I’ve compiled some tips that should hopefully get you that much closer to writing the application of your dreams (and hopefully our dreams).
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Making the A$k: A 3 Step Guide for Pitches
Many for-profit leaders seem unafraid to ask for the money they need to start up; but I continue to see non-profit leaders struggle to make the ask...Because most funders speak finance, it is key that you can not only tell them why your business is important, but explain to them how they can support you in achieving your goals.
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Why Culture Drives Outcomes (and How to Shape It)
As an Entrepreneurial Engineer, Bob guides Fellows through the ins and outs of leadership. Here, he shares the importance of prioritizing organizational culture and ways to shape it at any organization.
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5 Down-to-Earth Concepts From Data Geniuses
"I believe that one small component (the measurement world in which I live) can help us to move a little bit further towards changing national education for the better by learning from smart people."
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Female Fish in a Big Pond: Swimming Upstream as Women in Tech
Whether we’re talking about adult entrepreneurs or children who want to be scientists and computer programmers, genius is equally distributed across gender, race, and class - opportunity is not.
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Pitch Perfect: Pure Harmony Amidst The Noise
Getting coaching on pitches can quickly shift from the “Manna from heaven” feeling to trying to hear a penny drop in Times Square—impossible to hear your voice amidst the noise.
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