April 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on Funding for Startups
In a Room with Avanta Ventures: The Impact of COVID-19 on Funding for Startups Fundraising is a vital part of a growing startup. The social and economic disruption caused by to COVID-19 virus is continuing to create uncertainty surrounding raising capital after the seed stage. How will startups be impacted by this in 2020, and beyond? How should startups adjust their strategies? Avanta Ventures will dive into the potential impact of the COVID-19 virus has on fundraising, and offer practical…
Find out more »May 2020
Crafting Your Perfect Startup Story: Workshop Webinar with Chris Yeh
Crafting Your Perfect Startup Story It all begins with a great startup story. It isn't just a marketing tool: your company's startup story—your mission, your goals, the problems you're here to solve—is a powerful resource that can help you stand out and scale up. A solid company identity is more than branding: it's a navigation tool that helps you find and build connections with the people who will help your startup grow, from the right investors and VCs to stellar…
Find out more »June 2020
Finding the Right Co-Founders, Advisers & Building an All-Star Team
Finding the Right Co-Founders, Advisers & Building an All-Star Team: Workshop Webinar with Chris Yeh Picking the right Cofounder is one of the most important decisions a founder has to make. Picking the wrong cofounder brings a lot of wasted time and energy - or worse, prevent the company from even getting off the ground. Great startups have great teams, but in a highly competitive market, talent can be in short supply. A great company culture and shared values is…
Find out more »July 2020
Scaling for Success: Workshop Webinar with Chris Yeh
Scaling for Success: Workshop Webinar with Chris Yeh Every startup wants to scale and grow, but not everyone succeeds. There are numerous factors that play a role in scaling your company. If you scale at the right time, you’ll set your company up for success; if you’re scaling before you’re ready, you could be putting your company at risk. But how do you know when it is the right time? And - is there a formula that can take your…
Find out more »Women in Tech Festival 2020
Silicon Valley Forum’s annual Women in Tech Festival celebrates women in STEM, business, and leadership who work to inspire, engage, and empower other women. The Women in Tech Festival invites ALL women (as well as anyone who supports the advancement of women and believes in the importance of diversity) to join together for two full days of inspiring talks, startup pitches, thought-provoking discussions, career mentorship, and educational workshops. At the Women in Tech Festival, you’ll create lasting connections and exchange…
Find out more »August 2020
Seeds of Our Future 2020
Is AgTech at the dawn of a planet-saving revolution? Technology has undoubtedly reinvented agriculture in recent decades, greatly increasing the efficiency of farmland and allowing growers to provide food at a low cost to billions. Agtech as we know it uses the farm as the starting point and improves from there. However, emerging companies are calling for a reinvention of our food systems, with sustainability at its core, is local, regenerative and healthy. But, can it scale? Which avenue will…
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