A Recap: SomosVC’s NY Tech Week Takeover!
Inspiration, Innovation, and Community: Highlights from the 2023 Annual Summit!
This year's Annual Summit was a true standout! We teamed up with a fantastic group of sponsors to bring over 140 community members together for a jam-packed agenda filled with inspirational and pioneering guest speakers: Rosie Rios, Dany Garcia, Elias Torres, James Gutierrez, Howard Morgan, Tom Chavez, Terry Wu, and Sarah Zulkosky. Relive the highlights here!
Conversations, community, and un poco de salsa: A night to remember
SomosVC kicked off the week strong with a fireside chat discussing the “State of Latino/a VCs” with guest, Elian Sadodivker, from Latino Business Action Network. The conversation was followed by a salsa social! It was an unforgettable evening where +110 folks gathered to celebrate our culture, un poco de salsa and the mission of SOMOSVC. Thank you to our co-host, Visible Hands, and sponsors: WeWork, Silicon Valley Bank, and Athletic Brewing for their support of this event.
A Spotlight on Emerging Managers: SomosVC Hosts 2nd Founding GP Showcase Event
SomosVC had the incredible opportunity to host 12 emerging managers who presented their funds, strategic backgrounds, and fundraising goals. We also had some great panels where LPs shared their insights and successful GPs shared their experiences and lessons learned during their fundraising cycles. A special thanks goes to our host, NY Life Ventures, and sponsor, AWS Startups, for making this event possible!
Founders and Funders in Color: A Bright and Starry Night of Networking
SomosVC co-hosted an amazing networking night under the stars, with BLCK VC, Plug In Ventures, and VamosVentures! We had 150 diverse funders, founders, and community supporters come together to build meaningful connections. The energy in the space was palpable! We want to extend a huge shout out to our sponsor and host, Wellington Management, who created a beautiful space for the evening, and sponsor, Silicon Valley Bank!
SomosVC is looking for volunteers for 2024
Apply today to get involved with SomosVC! This is the perfect way to connect with the SomosVC network and help us build diversity in the VC ecosystem while gaining exposure to leadership roles within SomosVC! The deadline is to apply is November 30th.
Upcoming: SVB Retreat x Art Basel 2023 in Miami from Dec 4 - 8th
As the number one partner to the innovation economy, SVB is open showing up in a big way at this year’s Art Basel / Tech Basel week. Please join us for our inaugural SVB Retreat at Art Basel from December 4-8 in Miami, where SVB partners and clients will gather for a week of dynamic content, creative performances, art installations, and networking with the best and the brightest in the innovation ecosystem.
The SVB Retreat will include:
An exclusive private yacht experience to kick off the week
A wide array of programing from ecosystem leaders, presented in partnership with STAN, Concrete Rose Capital, Bright Ventures, Black Tech Nation, All Raise, BLCK VC, Somos VC, Culture Shift Labs, The Room Podcast, and more…
A live pitch competition presented by Startup OS
Live music performances and art installations
Nightly networking and cocktails
Spaces for coworking and networking
Check out the complete schedule of the week’s events here. Space is limited for all sessions and events, so take a look and secure your spot today here.
Join SomosVC’s panel event, “Navigating the Market: Insights from Founders and Funders on Raising Capital”
During the SVB Retreat x Art Basel, SomosVC will host a panel discussion on Thursday, December 7th to delve into the intricacies of raising capital in today’s market. Featuring insights from visionary founders and seasoned investors, come listen to their tips and best practices on navigating this dynamic landscape. Whether you're a founder actively fundraising, strategizing for the upcoming year, or seeking industry insights as an investor, this event will provide you with actionable insights to take with you moving forward.
Congratulations to the newest SomosVC Fellows !
We are thrilled to announce the fourth cohort of our fellowship program! These exceptional individuals, with diverse personal and professional backgrounds, are in the midst of our 8-week program designed to prepare participants for a successful role in venture capital. The program aims to equip them with the tools and the community that they need to break into the industry. Learn more about the fellows here!
SomosVC board member becomes newest member of the Harvard Law faculty
Samuel Garcia, Partner at Amplo and Vice President on the SomosVC board, recently joined Harvard Law’s faculty, making him one of the youngest Hispanics ever to do so at 29. While leading Amplo’s Seed/Series A investing, Samuel, a Harvard Law School graduate, will teach a class applying legal knowledge in VC business diligence. Inspired by his talk at the Avanza Summit, the class aims to guide law students on leveraging legal insights for successful venture capital strategies that drive outsized returns and avoid costly mistakes. Congratulations, Samuel!
Are you an emerging fund manager? This is for you.
Building An Outstanding Venture Fund Pitch Deck hosted by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and Recast Capital
Date & Time: Friday, December 8, 2023, 10:00-11:30AM PT
When launching a new venture capital fund, an outstanding pitch deck is critical to telling your story, articulating the purpose of your fund, and securing meetings with potential investors. This 90-minute session will provide insights into the characteristics of a great venture fund pitch deck from industry experts and will be led by Sara Zulkosky, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Recast Capital. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a breakout session to receive direct feedback on their own pitch decks. All emerging venture fund managers are invited to register.
Working with Family Offices as an Emerging Manager hosted by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and Allocate
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 10:00-11:30AM PT
Emerging venture fund managers often seek to build relationships with family offices and high net worth individuals, who are key sources of capital for new funds. This session will offer insights into the current family office landscape for emerging fund managers and will be led by Nic Millikan, CAIA, CFA, Managing Director of Client Solutions at Allocate. All emerging venture fund managers are invited to register. Contact: Jessica Straus Fuchs - jessica.fuchs@thecenter.nasdaq.org
Calling all Black & Brown early-stage founders
Apply for Plug In's 2024 Tech Accelerator and supercharge your startup. Deadline: December 15th at 5 PM PST. Apply here!
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