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Morning!?
We are just two weeks away from the Startup Detroit Summer Happy Hour with our friends at Detroit Venture Partners ??
I'm so excited to spend some quality time catching up with the startup community in Detroit.
RSVP here to join us on June 7th at the Brakeman in downtown Detroit, 5 - 7 PM. See you there!
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?? What to Do When You Get Laid Off: So many folks are going through cuts and layoffs right now. It can be so stressful, chaotic, emotional, and scary. But you're not alone, and we're here to help. Check out our guide for what to do after getting laid off. (Purpose Jobs)?
?? How to Network Like a Pro: Networking can be stressful, even when you haven’t been out of practice for 2+ years. Brush up on your skills before the happy hour and check out some do’s and don’ts for networking like a pro. (Purpose Jobs)
?? Block rival SpotOn lands $300M at $3.6B valuation after doubling ARR last year: SpotOn is a payments and software startup that has closed on $300 million in a Series F financing, led by Dragoneer Investment Group. This values the company at $3.6 billion and is SpotOn’s third raise in the past year alone. SpotOn was founded in Silicon Valley and operates Midwest offices in Chicago and Detroit. And yes, we did just recently name them a top fintech startup in 2022. (TechCrunch, Purpose Jobs)
?? Updating Your Resume? Here's How to Make Your Resume Stand Out: Looking for your next gig and trying to have a killer resume? There’s a lot of different advice and opinions out there, but we’re breaking down what we see working well. Check out the answers to some of the most common resume questions and download the guide with tips and examples. (Purpose Jobs)
?? Nikola Labs raises $20M VC round to speed growth: Nikola Labs, a fast-growing Columbus-area startup, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by G2 Venture Partners, with participation by Triangle Peak Partners. This new funding will help Nikola Labs add features and speed deployment of its sensor system that saves manufacturers costly downtime. (ColumbusInno)
?? Ford-backed Argo AI launches driverless car testing: Pittsburgh-based startup Argo AI is launching its testing of driverless vehicles. The removal of human safety drivers is a milestone for the autonomous vehicle startup, which is partnering with the Ford AV team. The testing will begin in Miami and Austin. (The Detroit News, Purpose Jobs)
?? Featured Company: Signal Advisors
Most Americans aren’t planning for retirement. That’s why Signal Advisors is on a mission to support financial advisors as they help more and more people plan for their futures.?
It’s all about using technology to innovate an outdated industry, and they’re looking for folks to join their team.
We chatted with Kristina Oberly, Signal’s Head of People, about what it’s like to work at Signal:
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Wednesday, June 1st: We're so excited to be a part of the next TechCrunch City Spotlight: Columbus! TechCrunch Live is thrilled to bring a special episode featuring the best from Columbus, Ohio. This extended episode will feature several virtual panels and a pitch competition with the winner getting exhibition space at TechCrunch Disrupt. Register to attend, and come see us at the panel about startup jobs in Columbus!
Tuesday, June 7th: Mark your calendars! We’re hosting a happy hour with our friends at Detroit Venture Partners! Join us in-person to reconnect with old friends and meet new startup and tech pros in the community. The evented will be held at The Brakeman in downtown Detroit, 5-7 PM. It’s free to join, and the first 150 people to arrive get a drink on us. RSVP now to save your spot!?
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Thursday, June 16th – Sunday, Juneteenth 2022: Black and Brown people in tech, allies, and partners from across the state of Michigan are invited to the multi-day Diversity-in-Tech event series, Techni/color/. This first-of-its-kind intersectional tech conference is centered around the legacy of Juneteenth, designed to highlight and celebrate Black and Brown contributions in our Region's Tech sector. Get your tickets today.
July 18-22: Black Tech Week is an annual five-day event creating meaningful opportunities for founders to connect with other founders, tech talent, educational programming and investors. The event will be held in Cincinnati and feature 50+ tech influencers and minority innovation ecosystem builders as speakers, including Kimberly Bryant, Founder of Black Girls Code; Arlan Hamilton, Founder of Hire Runner and Backstage Capital; Felecia Hatcher, CEO of Black Ambition, and Detavio Samuels, CEO of Revolt. Get your tickets now.
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-Ryan and the Purpose Jobs fam
It does suck! It stings no matter how you cut it! It has happened to the best of us. I felt this twice! Take the time to process at your own pace. Your comeback story will be waiting for you! ?? ????
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2 年Ryan, as one of them looking, I appreciate this post. You're right, at this point it is scary. Unemployment in MI is a mess, and it's stressful looking for that next opportunity. Fortunately there are a lot of openings to explore and a lot of nice people that I've met. If you have any Software Engineering/Development Manager positions come your way, feel free to reach out.