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Entity Academy, an edtech startup that trains, mentors and places women in tech roles, secures $100M

TechCrunch LA

An edtech startup called Entity Academy — which provides women with training, in areas like data science and software development; mentoring; and ultimately job coaching — has raised $100 million on the heels of strong growth of its business, and an ambition to improve that ratio.

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5 Steps To Finding The Best Investor For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Do research on investor visibility via Google and social media. Check the content of the investor’s website, and pay particular attention to the source of funds. The result will likely be business demands that you can’t meet, loss of key personnel, potential lawsuits, and certainly not the fun lifestyle you expected.

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5 Keys To Vetting Investors Before You Accept Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Do research on investor visibility via Google and social media. Check the content of the investor’s website, and pay particular attention to the source of funds. The result will likely be business demands that you can’t meet, loss of key personnel, potential lawsuits, and certainly not the fun lifestyle you expected.

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Size Up Your Investors Before Accepting Their Money

Startup Professionals Musings

Do research on investor visibility via Google and social media. Check the content of the investor’s website, and pay particular attention to the source of funds. The result will likely be business demands that you can’t meet, loss of key personnel, potential lawsuits, and certainly not the fun lifestyle you expected.

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

He built & IPOd Demand Media. And while none has yet had the lasting power of the much bigger NorCal successes I imagine his next moves will continue to be closely watched by those in the know and the countless younger LA entrepreneurs who count Rosenblatt as a mentor may leave an even more lasting impact.

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How to Have a Winning Career, Despite Constant Change

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, no one learned a couple of decades ago that the biggest opportunities ahead would include social media, ecommerce, and computers on our wrists. The question is how we develop our future role and potential, while satisfying all the business and personal demands on our time today.