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Meir Rabkin is the Managing Partner of Blue Vision Capital - A Climate, Energy, Agtech, and Blue Economy $150M Global VC Fund Blue Vision Capital is a venture capital firm that aims to deliver outsized financial returns by fulfilling an unmet need in the mobilization against climate change. Our individual actions have a global impact—once combined. To connect with Meir Meir Rabkin's Calendar

Fund Website: https://dipaloventures.com/ Fund Manager: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedrafiq/

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Nicholas Bong of BridgeMe shares with us about himself and his business.

"We don't inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our kids" Startups submit your pitch to BlackTech Capital: https://www.startupfuel.com/opportunity?opportunity_id=638f75d60632ba002e404847 Limited Partners interested in the fund: [email protected] https://blacktechcapital.vclab.fund/ BlackTech Capital was selected, by the World Economic Forum, as one of the most innovative investment funds which invest in people and planet-focused entrepreneurs. By focusing on Black and Other Underrepresented Entrepreneurs in CleanTech, our impact is at the intersection of social responsibility and environmental initiatives. Bryan is a Social Venturist, Impact Investor, Entrepreneur and, a licensed Professional Engineer with over 30 years of experience in the Energy Industry. He is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at BlackTech Capital and the Founder & CEO of Enliten. He has experience in creating, developing and growing companies in the Energy, CleanTech and Sustainability Sectors with a focus on Underrepresented founders. Bryan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duartebryan/

Apply today: https://cswaccelerator.com/apply/ More info: www.startupfuel.com/opportunity?opportunity_id=62e19dd771237f012e2a5f19 https://cswaccelerator.com/ The TELUS Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator (CSW) is a first-of-its-kind accelerator focused on addressing the social and safety challenges facing our communities. In partnership with AlchemistX, the Edmonton Police Foundation, and Alberta Innovates, the TELUS CSW Accelerator is bringing proven Silicon Valley acceleration programming to the social impact space in Edmonton, Alberta. Ashif is a serial entrepreneur who strives for efficiency in everything he is involved with. He is a steady community supporter and believes strongly in giving back to charity. He is happily married to an amazing woman and has two awesome kids. Ashif's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashifmawji/

Apply to the accelerator here: www.startupfuel.com/opportunity?opportunity_id=621932aad3e6870164e11996&referrer_id=5d7112e59e11f10063d00d30 The Catalyst Cyber Accelerator is the first of its kind in Canada.  The Catalyst Cyber Accelerator is the first cybersecurity-focused commercial accelerator in Canada. Headquartered in Brampton's Innovation District, the Catalyst Cyber Accelerator helps early-stage Canadian cybersecurity companies grow into national and international competitors.  About the Program  Our program offers technical and strategic advice, mentorship, and business resources to Canada’s most promising cybersecurity scale-ups and start-ups. Our program offers technical and strategic advice, mentorship, and business resources for early to mid-stage Canadian cybersecurity companies, helping them grow and succeed. There is no cost to participating in the Catalyst Cyber Accelerator, and we do not take equity in participating companies. The Catalyst Cyber Accelerator is supported by the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Rogers Communications and the City of Brampton. Sumit Bhatia is the Director of Innovation & Policy at the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst.  Sumit's Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumit-bhatia/ Watch for more info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGF7rXOxLh0&ab_channel=RogersCybersecureCatalyst

Sam Chandola works with First Fund, a pre-seed investment fund established by former founders who saw a gap in early-stage funding and decided to correct that. Picture this a new immigrant to Canada, with no existing relationships, and only $700 in your pocket. Underprivileged in Cash, but rich in drive, passion, and a determination to succeed. When a serendipitous encounter leads to the first investment in your company and propels your career. This is Sam Chandola story! Eight years and two successful exits later, Sam has generated more than 55x returns for his investors. He has been awarded the 2014 BC Business Top 30 under 30 award, as well as the 2017 Canada’s Next 150 Award by the Toronto Stock Exchange. With his rich early founder experience, Sam, offers some nuggets of information talking about his experience finding, funding, and seeding start-ups. Discussing his ethos of betting on the jockey rather than the horse, through his sector agnostic, but stage focused fund.   Guest Social Links **Website:**: https://www.thefirst.vc/ **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schandola89/?originalSubdomain=ca AND https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-fund/ **Twitter:** https://mobile.twitter.com/firstfundvc

Jeremy Neilson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Assure. Mr. Neilson has provided support and leadership for some of the most innovative and dynamic industry initiatives in the U.S.--including launching and managing the State of Utah’s $300 million Fund of Funds program, providing due diligence and advisory services for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s $1-billion early-stage venture capital initiative, and created the LLC syndicate (SPV) administration service used by AngelList, SeedInvest, EquityZen and more. Assure is a fintech fund administration company that provides the most complete back-office services in the market for fund managers, equity crowdfunding platforms, angel groups and other private-transaction investors. Assure’s combination of multi-faceted expertise, efficiency and value is unique in the private equity marketplace. Because of the firm’s distinctive focus on the evolving needs of private transaction investors and projects, it services more financial transactions than any other firm of its kind. Today, Assure’s team manages more than 3,500 special purpose vehicles and growing, produces more than 30,000 K-1s annually, and provides fund managers with the industry’s most comprehensive outsourced-CFO administration solutions, bookkeeping and compliance services. Assure: https://hubs.li/Q0128s4-0

A candid conversation with Jeep Kline (Partner at MrPink VC). From her beginnings as a graduate from UC Berkley to a Partner at MrPink VC helping bring much needed resources and support to underserved and underestimated entrepreneurs. Courtesy of her strong background with engagements at Intel, World Bank, and even starting her own company has given Jeep a unique perspective on seeing investment through the lens of Economic Development.Guest  Social Links: Website: https://mrpink.vc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeepkline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeep_kline?lang=en

Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders is a 10-week digital accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups in North America. The accelerator program is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to Women founder communities across North America. In addition to mentorship and technical project support, the accelerator also includes deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition and leadership development for founders. Website: https://startup.google.com/accelerator/women-founders/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-francisco-51484847

Google for Startups Accelerator: Black Founders is a 10-week digital accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups in North America. The accelerator program is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to Black founder communities across North America. In addition to mentorship and technical project support, the accelerator also includes deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition and leadership development for founders. Website: https://startup.google.com/accelerator/black-founders/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-alexander-scott/ PitchBox: https://www.startupfuel.com/opportunity?opportunity_id=60e32100afc26b002d84b704