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Life is about scaling value. Jesse Itzler—billionaire, philanthropist, and owner of the Atlanta Hawks—emphasizes, "Start small, think big, scale it fast." This concept aligns with scripture, where in Matthew 25:23, it says, "Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master." #FaithAndSuccess #StartSmallScaleFast #ValueCreation

Our founding partner Divesh Makan sat down with Bloomberg TV host and legendary investor David Rubenstein for a rare wide-ranging interview about ICONIQ Capital’s birth, our investment strategy, the picks and shovels of AI, collaborative philanthropy, and the remarkable community upon which we’re built. Learn about who we are, what we do, and, most importantly, why we do it. Watch it here: Wealth with David Rubenstein https://lnkd.in/g5sJCEqM

It’s been a while since Miha Jagodic, our CEO, sat down for a heart-to-heart conversation, but he did just that in his latest interview with Fil Rouge Capital. Check out the link below and know more about his advice for upcoming founders, curiosities, and insights into the multifaceted skill set of successful founders. Thanks for having us Fil Rouge! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d2QGQnvv #Bloqit #FilRougeCapital #CapitalForTheBold

Mastering the art of a concise pitch can set a founder apart in a competitive market. Ayala ( Aya ) Peterburg of SCAPITALVC joined our Campus to share advice that every founder can act on: “Be #bold! Reach out to potential customers and #investors, and learn to clearly communicate the problem you're solving and your solution in just two lines. If you can't explain it succinctly in this format, take some time to refine your message". Distilling intricate solutions into two lines can be challenging when operating in complex fields like deep tech. But as Aya emphasized, it’s a skill that can open doors and build trust with the right stakeholders. Thank you, Aya, for showing our founders how clarity and boldness are the real power moves in scaling their vision! Yuval Passov | Dikla Matias | Noam Feinstein | Doriel Shilo | Liron Sela Maskit | Marta Mozes | Ruti Btzur #Founders #community

Big businesses and states are on the same team. Here are a few key insights from Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom, by Grace Blakeley. https://lnkd.in/gUkD4b7C

"Pitching is more art than science; it’s about creating a strong connection with investors." Unusual GP and 3x founder Lars Albright provides founders with 5 concrete tips to nail their first pitch! Link to the full blog post in the comments!

After learning more about VC Lab (and being accepted to join their latest cohort), I came away impressed with them -- both as a venture capital accelerator and for their mission of transforming venture capital into a force for good. In particular, I learned of their Mensarius Oath for ethical investing, and I fully support it, particularly the sections on transparency and equality. If interested you can read it here:

On a day when the Supreme Court determines whether the Constitution protects transgender youth from discrimination in medicine, I'm honored to join a community of disrupters, dreamers, and builders for justice through the Roddenberry Fellowship. 💜🌈 . Learn more about the crew here. -- David Henderson is helping financially excluded communities build credit visibility and expand access to wealth-building opportunities via peer-to-peer/community finance. Demetrius Lancaster, M.Ed, MPA is improving literacy outcomes for underserved students by combining technology, personalized tutoring, and community engagement to expand access to reading support. Devshi Mehrotra is using AI to improve legal outcomes for low-income defendants while increasing transparency and accountability in the criminal justice system. Omolara Fatiregun is leveraging AI to help governments create unbiased budgets and policies that address disparities in public education. Ethan Ashley supports school board members by giving them tools and support to advance equity-focused policies, and helping drive systemic change in education nationwide. @ethan ucker is using restorative justice and survivor-led strategies to address urban gun violence, and to promote community safety without reliance on criminalization. Mary Zhu is creating pathways for underrepresented college students to gain hands-on tech experience by building software for nonprofits with industry mentorship. Sarah Medina Camiscoli is supporting youth leaders with legal education and tech tools to advance justice and equity through youth-led movements. Tiffany Green, LPCC is creating a digital third space, using game-design and learning engineering to recreate a virtual community center and provide students with personalized support for mental health.

In a world where financial gains often take precedence, our choices should benefit humanity, promote equality, and protect the values we hold dear. I am thrilled to embark on this next phase of my venture capital journey and proud to support the Mensarius Oath created by VC Lab —a pledge to uphold ethics, integrity, and responsibility in every investment decision. I would like to pose the question; How can we, as investors and entrepreneurs, build a future where ethical practices guide every deal?

Inspire Advisors have 3 rules for Christians making investments: 1. ENDORSE companies making a positive impact in the world 2. ENGAGE with companies to create positive biblical change 3. EXCLUDE companies involved in immoral issues They want to take 1 Corinthians 10:31 seriously and invite you to do the same! For more information and to connect with Founding Advisor Partner, Luke Andrews, visit: https://lnkd.in/gU-rybbA #biblicallyresponsibleinvesting #christianinvesting #investinghelp