January Ventures is an investment firm that is trying to address the unique challenges and biases faced by entrepreneurs often under-represented in business, including women and people of color. The firm's co-founder and managing partner Jennifer Neundorfer says that despite more attention in the recent months, great ideas from these diverse groups have alwa ... Show More
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Bobo’s: Beryl Stafford. A Single Mom Turns a Baking Project into a $100M Business
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May 2023
Strengths, Speed, and Self-Audit | A Talk on Startup Success with USC Students
<p>Throw it back to 2015 with us and dive deep into the realm of entrepreneurship with Gary as he unpacks his unique journey with USC MBA students. From a passionate seller to a savvy investor, Gary underscores the power of human potential over mere business ideas. Explore the si ... Show More
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Jun 2024
Girls That Startup: 3 Ways to Improve Your Business Mindset like Sim
<p>Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.</p><br><p>This week, ... Show More
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Jun 2024
Don’t Fundraise Unless You Have to, But if You do, Look for this in your Investors - with Sonia W. at VentureSouq | The Perfect Pitch Podcast Ep5
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You could start a company this weekend, w/Noah Kagan
<p>Entrepreneur Noah Kagan wants everyone to feel empowered to start a business. That’s the core message of his new book, Million Dollar Weekend. He’s founded multiple companies worth at least a million dollars, including AppSumo. That’s his software marketplace worth more than $ ... Show More
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May 2024
Girls That Startup: Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles in Entrepreneurship/Business
<p>Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.</p><br><p>This week, ... Show More
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