CLF is often asked by founders how exactly athletes, entertainers, or executives can be a game-changing asset for their companies. On the flip side, cultural leaders also ask what they should expect when investing in tech startups and working with founders. We've seen firsthand that these partnerships can produce new ideas, new opportunities, and new shifts in culture faster than operating in silos. Dig into some of the most important must-knows and to-dos for building together! ?: Megan Holston-Alexander, Derek Dolin, Deborah Embaie, MPA https://lnkd.in/gjQbMyCE
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The Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) is Silicon Valley’s first venture capital fund consisting exclusively of Black cultural leaders and organizations committed to Black wealth generation. CLF coinvests in a16z portfolio companies across industries including consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and bio + health. All of CLF’s management fees and carry generated are donated to nonprofit organizations and initiatives working to actively engage and advance more Black talent into technology roles. CLF is working to facilitate two major shifts: more Black dollars on the cap tables of the world’s best companies and Black talent embedded into technology companies at the earliest stages. We believe these shifts will have a meaningful impact on building generational wealth for Black communities.
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It was an honor for CLF to participate in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 53rd Annual Legislative Conference this week. Thank you Senator Laphonza Butler for convening a discussion that explored the role AI can play in driving economic empowerment for Black communities. Megan Holston-Alexander, DeVaris Brown, and Tyrance Billingsley II shared perspectives on the potential for this innovation to open new markets, make entrepreneurship more accessible, and create opportunities for wealth creation. We are in the early days of gen AI and Black voices and contributions are critical in shaping this future!
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See you at #LATechWeek! CLF partner Derek Dolin is hosting a private dinner for the architects, creative confidants, and other leaders in entertainment shaping culture. Join us: https://lnkd.in/gc6MafeP?
?? Big news! The official calendar of events for #SFTechWeek and #LATechWeek is now LIVE! And thrilled to announce that this is officially our BIGGEST Tech Week, ever! - 850+ events ?? - San Francisco: Oct 7-13 ?? - Los Angeles: Oct 14-20 ?? Link to register below to see all events?? Sneak peek of a few events you can't miss... - The Future of Entertainment with Andrew Chen (a16z), Carter Reum (M13), Jeffrey Evans (Mantis), David Sabow (HSBC) - Founder Fireside Chat with Chris Best, Substack Founder & CEO - Game Changers: Breakfast with Fenwick and a16z with Jonathan Lai (a16z GP) and Kat Duncan (Partner, Fenwick) - How Design, Story, and AI are Changing Software with Siqi Chen, CEO of Runway - AI Breakthrough: Finding Product-Market Fit with executives from Mistral AI, Pinecone, Anyscale, HSBC and a16z - SPEEDRUN Demo Day by A16Z GAMES 40%+ of the events self-report having an AI theme. We're also seeing a ton of diversity in topics, including: B2B, fundraising/investing, fintech, engineering, deeptech, infra, consumer, games, media/entertainment, SaaS... In just 2 years, the Tech Week community has grown to 100k+ folks and has evolved from primarily VC deal flow to deal flow AND a diverse range of use cases: - B2B Lead Generation - Product Launches - Sourcing Talent - Meeting Investors / Fundraising - Brand Building It's been amazing to see Tech Week serve as a bridge between different cities, connecting the SF, LA, and NY ecosystems. Our back-to-back scheduling for SF and LA is designed to encourage cross-pollination. ??Tech Week wouldn’t be possible without incredible partners. Thank you to Andreessen Horowitz Fenwick & West, HSBC Innovation Banking, Dialpad, Stripe, Atlassian, PwC, and Nasdaq for your support and belief in the mission ?? And Tech Week would not be possible without the incredible (and growing!) team behind it - huge shoutout to Andrew Chen Rose Johnson Shrikala Kashyap Joung Lee for your dedication to the community ?? Make sure you're following us at TECH WEEK by a16z for more updates, and register at tech-week.com!
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For many athletes, entertainers, and executives, stepping into the realm of technology investing for the first time requires a deep dive into the venture ecosystem and the nuances of early-stage investing. To become a great investor, putting yourself in a position to learn as much as possible as quickly as possible can make a substantial difference in how you show up to founders and other investors. Be prepared to?spend time building meaningful connections within the tech industry and honing their personal and professional influence to elevate and support future investments. More ?? 's from Megan Holston-Alexander, Derek Dolin, and Deborah Embaie, MPA on how cultural leaders and founders can work together below!
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Invest Fest ATL 24! Earn Your Leisure is at the forefront of a financial movement! It was incredible to witness the energy among so many people excited to learn about finance, entrepreneurship, investing, and building wealth. Thank you Shareef Abdur-Rahim, DeMaurice Smith, and Khadija (Kiki) Campbell, MS for the great discussion on the business of sports and athlete investing. And big congrats to Troy Millings, Rashad Bilal, and the entire EYL team at Invest Fest!
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Step #1 for founders looking to collaborate with athletes, entertainers & C-level execs: Make it make sense! Finding alignment is not only about shared professional interests or expertise but can also be about shared personal passions. Check out all the must-know's from a recent piece by CLF's Megan Holston-Alexander, Derek Dolin, and Deborah Embaie, MPA. https://lnkd.in/gjQbMyCE
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In the onslaught of AI product launches and hyped-up features, it’s worth asking: Which of these gen AI apps are people actually using? And which of them are people returning to, versus dabbling and dropping? Welcome to the third installment of the Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps. Every six months, we take a deeper dive into the data to rank the top 50 AI-first web products (by unique monthly visits, according to Similarweb) and top 50 AI-first mobile apps (by monthly active users, according to Sensor Tower.) This time, nearly 30 percent of the companies were new. Here are some of our top takeaways: 1?? Video and music-related tools are on the rise 2?? Competing assistants are challenging ChatGPT 3?? ByteDance is getting in the game, making a push into web-based AI products 4?? There’s a new category in the space: Aesthetics and dating 5?? Discord helps drive growth See the full report by Olivia Moore: https://lnkd.in/exUqJXRn
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Great piece by?Doug Melville highlighting the significance of Martha’s Vineyard as a?hub of history, art, and culture for the Black community. Thanks for including CLF! https://lnkd.in/guftjp5C
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Our 3rd annual Dinner on the Bluffs was magic on Martha's Vineyard ? As a place that?holds special meaning and history for so many, it is an honor to host investors, partners, and friends for an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration. Thanks to everyone who joined us! Special thanks to Kevin Hart and Gran Coramino?for treating our guests to a Vineyard-inspired tasting. The summer vibes were high! ?? Eric Dargan
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