Unshackled Ventures

Unshackled Ventures and VamosVentures had a blast this morning bringing together an amazing group of innovators during LA TECH WEEK by a16z. From sharing stories to celebrating diversity, the energy was off the charts—and so were the Erewhon smoothies! ???? Huge thanks to PledgeLA and ScaleHealth and to everyone who joined us and made the morning so special (and delicious)! ?? Alexis Zamira Maciel Elisabeth Tuttass Rebecca De Cosmis Valeria Martinez Maya Trujillo #LATechWeek #ImmigrantFounders #DiversityInTech #Entrepreneurship

???Join us tomorrow for a smoothie soirée?during TECH WEEK by a16z for a morning dedicated to celebrating immigrant and diverse founders and funders!? Start your day with Unshackled Ventures and VamosVentures as we gather the vibrant network of entrepreneurs and investors shaping the LA ecosystem. RSVP now! https://lnkd.in/g_PEjd8T

Exciting news for immigrant founders in NYC! ?? On?October 18, join us for a?Rooftop Mixer?organized by Unshackled Ventures'?Immigreat Ambassadors?at Perkins Coie. It's the perfect chance to connect, share stories, and recharge with fellow immigrant entrepreneurs—all while enjoying the beautiful NYC morning sun. ?? Save the date below and see you there! https://lu.ma/mqc23kza #ImmigrantFounders #Networking #Entrepreneurship #UnshackledVentures #NYC #ImmigreatAmbassadors #Diversity

This week I had the honor of co-hosting a dinner for Immigrant Founders with my fellow Venture Partner, Brendan Playford along with Alexis Zamira Maciel and Manan M. of Unshackled Ventures at the #SFTechWeek. We brought together 15 powerhouse entrepreneurs building the future of everything from AI first shopping experiences to cheaper healthcare. The sheer passion and intention to support fellow founders in the room expanded my energy!! The unwavering determination, diverse perspectives and innovative spirit of founders was truly inspiring. Grateful for this community and to be building alongside such inspiring, resilient humans. If you're an immigrant founder looking for friends & family capital from investors who care about you & your ambition irrespective of the fact that your story started elsewhere- I'm happy to help make a connection. #ThankYou #ImmigrantFounders #Innovation #Resilience #UnshackledVenturePartner

We had an amazing time with the?Texas Innovation Center and The University of Texas at Austin last week, sharing insights with future founders on?How to Start a Company on a Visa. It was inspiring to connect with so many passionate students and aspiring entrepreneurs ready to take on the world! Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event a success?? See you at the next one! Ashley J. Jennings Kyle Lilly #UTAustin #Entrepreneurship #ImmigrantFounders #UnshackledVentures #StartupJourney

Are you an immigrant founder? Have you joined Immigreat, our online community at Unshackled Ventures, yet???? ?? Connect with fellow immigrants?from all over the world?building exciting things! Immigreat gives you access?to startup support, funding tips, and immigration resources. Tag an immigrant founder who should join our community today! Click the link below to join ??

?? Join us during LA #TechWeek for a morning of celebrating immigrant and diverse founders and funders! ? Kick off your day with Unshackled Ventures and VamosVentures as we bring together the amazing network of immigrant and diverse entrepreneurs and investors in the LA ecosystem. Whether you’re an immigrant or U.S. citizen building or investing in LA, we’d love to meet you! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect and celebrate innovation in our community. Space is limited - RSVP today!?https://lnkd.in/g_PEjd8T

???Dallas: What an Incredible Event. We loved connecting with so many passionate founders! We had an amazing time at HEXA Coworking with SMU Cox - Williams S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership and the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UT Dallas! ?? It was an insightful evening where we discussed the unique challenges and opportunities immigrant entrepreneurs face in the U.S. startup ecosystem. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us - Santosh Vijayakumar Emily W. Choi Morganne Stewart Joshua Taylor Alexis Zamira Maciel Nitin Pachisia

???Unshackled Ventures is Heading to Texas!??? We’re excited to announce our next stops on the?Unshackled Ventures University Tour! Join us for insightful events across Texas as we connect with aspiring immigrant founders, entrepreneurs, and students. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how to?start a company on a visa?and navigate the U.S. startup ecosystem! Here’s where you can catch us: ???SMU Cox - Williams S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership & Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UT Dallas ????September 30?| 5:30 PM ???The University of Texas at Austin - Texas Innovation Center ????October 2?| 10:00 AM We can't wait to meet and connect with Texas’ vibrant entrepreneurial community! See you there! ?? Register here:?https://lu.ma/unshackled Nitin Pachisia Alexis Zamira Maciel #UniversityTour #Entrepreneurship #Startups #ImmigrantFounders #TexasInnovation #VentureCapital #UnshackledVentures #UTDallas #UTAustin #SMUCox

Please help us welcome Fernanda Sesto to the Unshackled Ventures Investment team! ?? With a background in software, an early interest in venture capital, and her own unique immigrant perspective, Fernanda is committed to leveraging her experiences to help more immigrant founders grow and succeed. Based in Philadelphia, Fernanda will focus on sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, as well as, building connections throughout the broader East Coast tech ecosystem. Learn more about Fernanda here: https://lnkd.in/gYEu9ddH