Founding GP, Velocity Catalyst Funds, Co-Founder @JoinJosephine, Previous: CIO @P33, TechRise, @Pearachute, @GiveForward, mom, stepmom
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Velocity Currents -- 11th Edition
The latest in Chicago's venture economy summarized biweekly
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I’m rarely on twitter but something compelled me to open it this am after a couple of nights of sleeplessness as I wrestle the narrative of my next “big idea.” I guess the universe wanted @dunn to remind me to care for myself too ❤️ thank you, Andy
My TED talk is live. It’s called “Lessons from losing my mind.” If you’re looking for silver linings to hard things, you will find them here. @TEDTalks #MentalHealthAwareness
youtu.be/5jnPjkdBlUE
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Dear @amazon book recommendation engine, Vampire Knitting Club is not a fit…please stop leaving it on my Home Screen…my kids think I’m reading it 🤣😩. Seriously, we need a “stop” reply on @AmazonKindle. Reading Love In the Time of Cholera does not make me a teenage girl.
Desiree Vargas Wrigley retweeted
There's a divorce happening right under our noses that impacts us all and is looking quite dire, that of health from care...👇
The average person waits 11 years after their first mental health challenge to get support. @TheSTIGMAApp just launched to help zennials with real time messages of hope and advice when they need it most…think anonymous @Reddit for moments of loneliness or despair.
So proud of @ArianaAGibson & team for the launch of STIGMA's mobile app. Please consider downloading, even if to make just 1 offer of hope to someone who needs it.
Equally proud of our team @draftbit, who worked tirelessly to support STIGMA in building this app on our platform!
I do hope this passes and that IL signs one next! apple.news/Aho7IrplnRlmirVAQ…
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What a way to kick us off @GoTechChicago Week by @P33Chicago. Thank you to the ever generous super angels @MikeGamson, @AmandaLannert, & @Chris_Deutsch for sharing your experiences getting into angel investing.
Our fearless @PennyPritzker sharing how much support there is for @GoTechChicago. Great job, Penny! We're honored to carry this torch with you @P33Chicago
.@P33CHICAGO Co-Founder @PennyPritzker on Chicago: “[We're] investing and making sure that our tech talent pipeline is equally as diverse as our underlying population… If you have diversity of background and culture and experience at the table, you'll make better decisions.”
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This week feels like not just the return of Chicago’s tech scene but a whole new level of content, community and connections. Can’t wait to learn, share and party with you all!! @GoTechChicago
Any state that prosecutes a teen who gets an abortion better be ready to prosecute the father of every pregnant teen for statutory rape. #equity
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I really hope that all of this VC talk of nuclear winter isn't an excuse to go back to the old ways of ignoring high potential BIPOC and women founders...but so far it isn't looking good: fastcompany.com/90762619/aft…
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So awesome to see @TechRiseChi by @P33Chicago & @Verizon and @longjumpfund and @clevelandaveil featured in the Startup Genome Report! startupgenome.com/ecosystems…
Not cool @McDonalds. My son found this chicken bone in his nugget. Thank God he didn’t choke on it.
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613 orders on @Instacart since April 2014…probably the best $40K I’ve spent 🤣 Thanks for being the best mom’s helper!
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I support the Mensarius Oath for ethical investing created by @vclab. vcl.to/mensarius #MensariusOath
We're doing an IRL info session on getting into angel investing for @JoinJosephine, join us if interested! eventbrite.com/e/josephine-c…
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It was incredible to be on set with my boys for the @GoTechChicago (a community-built brand & movement representing Chicago’s tech sector) photoshoot with the amazing Zoe Rain
New website launching early June by @P33Chicago & @WorldBizChicago. #TechChicago #TechRedefined
Big week for @lineappofficial as they announce their $25M round to build inclusive access to credit! Honored Josephine Collective made the piece! techcrunch.com/2022/05/02/li…
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