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According to Crunchbase, AI startups in 2023 received 25% of all capital deployed. This is a substantial increase -- previously, AI startups had only received 12% on average during the four years prior. What does this mean for AI startups seeking to raise, scale, and grow their teams in 2024?
The all-female panel of industry experts and venture capitalists included:
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The IWD 2024 campaign theme was "Inspire Inclusion."
This year, the Stanford Alumni Association (SAA) Women's Impact Network (WIN) Board hosted a Zoom and in-person, networking lunch panel, moderated by SSM's Lindsey Mignano, to discuss diverse female entrepreneurship. Panelists included: 1. Dr. Praveena Selvaduray, Castro Direct Primary Care 2. Wendy and Pamela Drew, Red Pearl Spirits 3. Katrina Noelle, Know Research and Scoot Insights 4. Sonia Hunt, Sonia Hunt Media This event was hosted by Irene Montalvo with Five Star Bank and moderated by SSM's Kan Lew.
Panelists Included: 1. Paul Ratner, Marble Bridge Funding Group 2. Eric Cox, NetCapital 3. Murat Wahab, Hakim Saya 4. Caroline Azroo, Omnisync 5. Jon Gregory, Five Star Bank Today's business environment is rich with opportunities and challenges, and the fundraising space is no exception. For startups and even growth stage companies, financing has become an increasingly important topic of discussion as businesses search for ways to scale and grow. As venture platforms continue their steady deployments, the market has no doubt experienced a contraction in response to both macro and microeconomic conditions. VC(ee) You: A Spotlight on Alternatives and Supplements to Venture Financing in Today's Economy seeks to add to this discussion by providing visibility into alternative forms of financing. Whether you already have venture financing and are looking for ways to expand your overall financing strategy, or are looking for a non-equity alternative, our panelists explored creative solutions to a myriad of financing needs that businesses face in today's market. |
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