From Silly Faces to Startup Success? Lawmaker's Son Goes Viral

I am in a dilemma??.

I now am doing sales at Genuin with no network in the retail media network space...

Retail media network-- advertising platforms operated by major retailers (like Walmart, Amazon, Target, etc.) that allow brands to purchase ad space and promote their products directly to consumers shopping on those retailers' websites and apps.

We are making the 1st community media network where the ads are video-based communities to build a monetized community instead of an audience.

If anyone has connections to retailers & e-commerce brands (bonus if they work in marketing, digital experience, product etc.) feel free to let me know ????.

I have a list too of my targets that I can send if interested. THANKSSS

CAUGHT MY EYE (quick bites ??)...

• How to build a cash-flowing internet business in 2024 with 13 steps
• Here’s what the internet has been talking about from a chronically online girly ????- Qetsiyah Jacobson
• 100 ideas to build in 2024. read on ??- buildspace
• 13% of VC firms aren't planning to raise another fund …”- Elizabeth "Beezer" Clarkson
• A few trends I've been noticing in early stage investing / startups over the past couple of years- Allison Barr Allen
• I spent $349 to build this sequence. It will book me 8+ meetings in the next 3 weeks. Here’s what it looks like.

RESOURCES

• Here's why entry-level jobs feel impossible to get- Benjamin Chipman
• Girls Into VC is thrilled to announce the launch of "The ABCs of Venture Capital: The Girls Into VC Guidebook,"- Isabella Mandis
• ??$50k Student Entrepreneur Investment Prize ??- Startupfest
• A new role is emerging in the community space - and it's one we're very excited about - the role of the community architect.- Richard Millington

NEW GROUP CHAT

• The Brydge Club private community for female founders and women in VC is officially live- Ruffin Mitchener

NEW PRODUCT

• Today we define what “community as a service” means.- Kemi Levi
• 1st community media network-- Community to media revenue driven community

More here & feel free to submit yours

GLOBAL EVENTS

• Check out the Unsung NYC Tech Week List I created for NYC Tech Week

JOBS

• VC Job Openings-- Nicole DeTommaso
• Senior Partnerships Associate- ?ükran Delan Calleja
• Hiring College + High School Students! ?? - Harshadha Chaganti
• I post more jobs here

?? Reflective Pause: Wise Stewardship in Talent Management

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." - 1 Peter 4:10

In the context of entrepreneurship, this verse reminds us that our talents and skills are gifts from God, to be used for the benefit of others. As business leaders, we have the responsibility to steward these gifts wisely, not only in our own work but also in managing and developing the talents of our team members.

Building a successful company requires more than just financial resources; it relies on the collective skills, creativity, and dedication of the people involved. As entrepreneurs, we should prioritize investing in our team members, helping them discover and cultivate their unique strengths. By creating a culture that values growth, collaboration, and service, we can unleash the full potential of our human capital.

Song of the week: Raiin 2 by Caleb Gordon

HOW YOU CAN HELP

• Anyone wanna collab on a week/weekend project just for funzie?
• That said, if I can be helpful to anyone who is building out their editorial and content teams, please do reach out. - Amy Chen

What I Am Working on

• Does your brand want to get 100% brand voice (instead of just 2% reach on social media) and build their own retail media network through a video-based community? Reach out if interested.
• I am bringing back GenZtea! It is a global community for Gen Z founders, creators, and investors. If interested in partnering, feel free to reach out.
• I am helping to bring AI Frontiers from London to NYC with Franki Tabor. We are looking for AI speakers (focus on generative AI) in NYC who would be interested in speaking at events. DM me!
• Reaching out to people who planned Gen Z events (especially bigger ones).