The 2023 Purpose Awards ??
Morning!
Today is one of my favorite days of the year. Today is the day we launch our annual Purpose Awards and I’m super pumped! ????
Each year we celebrate individuals in our community who lead with purpose and make a huge impact.?
This year, we’re celebrating 28 amazing folks in our Midwest tech community because, well, they deserve it.
?? Let’s give a virtual round of applause to this year’s winners .
?? Featured Event
The Startup Detroit Happy Hour is tonight, 5-7 at The Brakeman! We hope to see you there for some end of year cheer (and free munchies!), put on with love by DVP, RocketReach, Bamboo and Shine + Rise. It's not too late to sign up: RSVP here .
?? Startup News
?? Columbus Startup Raises $7M in Series A to Help Homeowners Bust a Move : Okay so not that kind of move ?? But MoveEasy announced last week that it raised $7 million in funding to help people manage their move and their homes with a comprehensive move and home management tool. Because moving to a new house or apartment is the worst ?? The round was led by Moderne Ventures with support from The Travelers Companies, Inc. (Purpose Jobs)
?? Midwest Tech Job Digest: 12 Sales Roles Open Now : Looking for a sales job at a tech startup or company? Check out these 12 open roles — yes, there are still companies that are still hiring ! (Purpose Jobs)?
?? Avant Secures $250 Million In Funding From Ares Management Corporation : Avant is a Chicago-based fintech startup that provides access to innovative financial solutions to underserved non-prime consumers. Last week the company announced it secured $250 million of corporate debt and redeemable preferred equity from Ares Management Alternative Credit funds. Btw, Avant is one of Chicago’s best places to work . (BusinessWire)
?? The 2022-23 Inside-Out Annual Reflection Template : Our friend and executive coach Ryan Vaughn just launched a new template to help leaders reflect on the year we just had and the year ahead. Inside each of us is the work we’re meant to do. As things slow down this time of year, take advantage of this opportunity to reflect and discover. The 2022-23 Annual Reflection is a structured journey designed to help you maximize insights, lessons and awareness; explore what’s important to you; discover misalignment; clarify and crystalize what success means to you; and more. If the exercises feel challenging, that’s because it’s supposed to be! (Inside-Out Leadership)
?? Sparking innovation in Ohio : JobsOhio, the state’s private economic development corporation, has launched the JobsOhio Growth Capital (JOGC) Fund. This fund, which allocates investments to companies that are Ohio-based or planning to locate a significant presence in Ohio as early-stage venture-backed companies, will help spur new and young businesses in Ohio. (Fast Company)
?? Why e-bike maker Vela is ditching China for Detroit : Motor city ? bike city. Detroit loves getting people from point A to point B. This time, it’s on an e-bike. New York-based company Vela has partnered with Detroit Bikes to manufacture their chic electric bikes. The partnership began when Vela was introduced to Detroit Bikes via Newlab, an incubator and network for technology and mobility companies. (Fast Company)
?? What we’re reading this week:?
?? Early-stage startups say no runway, no problem heading into 2023 (TechCrunch)
?? How the tech downturn could usher in an era of ‘healthier’ innovation (Emerging Tech Brew)
?? Featured Company: Alchemie
From science teacher to startup founder, Julia Winter is on a mission to help all kids learn and understand science. That's why she created Alchemie.?
Alchemie is a suite of beautiful, game-based digital learning tools to increase student success in STEM.
Through a thoughtful, inclusive design of digital interactives that are easy to use, non-intimidating, and accessible, Alchemie is paving the way for all students, including those who are blind or visually impaired, to learn and understand science visualizations.
Alchemie raised $1 million this year and is growing their team.
?? Who's Hiring
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?? Sending love,?
-Ryan and the Purpose Jobs fam?
Co-Founder @ KODE Labs
1 年Ryan Landau, appreciate you and all you do for the community. Honored to be a part of the first Purpose Awards.
Director Talent Acquisition @ Hope Network | Leading Talent Acquisition Strategy
1 年Impressive group of leaders right there! Congrats Dan Ngoyi
Software & Real Estate
1 年congrats to Sloth I!!!
SVP of Ops @ RocketReach ??
1 年Love going through these leaders and seeing other companies who have stellar people putting intention into their leadership.