Softbank, Steelsky, Graph, Valor and Marathon Join Startup Runway
We’re excited to announce an exceptional and experienced panel of check-writing, seed-stage investors for the 12th Startup Runway Showcase. For this highly anticipated event, we invite studious, experienced, and well-respected VCs from the Venture ecosystem to provide feedback and mentorship for this year’s participants. The VC judges for the 12th Startup Runway Showcase provide written […]
Calling All Angels
We’re building the national network of angel investors focused on inclusion, starting right here in Atlanta.
10th Startup Runway Doubles Down On Underrepresented Founders Mission
In a year of change, Startup Runway brought more grants, more founders of excellence, and more execution on the mission of connecting underrepresented founders to first investors.
Meet Tope Awotona, Founder of Calendly, Startup Runway Keynote
Tope Awotona is one of the most talented founders building software today. He created Calendly from a passion, and invested in life’s savings to that point to launch the system. Learn more about his inspiring story on this video.
Announcing 10th Showcase Judges
Every time we put together a group of VCs for Startup Runway, we qualify the investors we invite. Judging Startup Runway is not just for any investor. Our mission in introducing top, competitively selected underrepresented founders to their first investor. That means we are looking for judges who: Write first checks as experienced investors Have […]
Black Leadership Matters at Startup Runway Yesterday AND Today
Black Leadership Matters now more than ever, with 40% of black-owned businesses threated with closure in the wake of COVID-19. Learn from this leader how he approaches his business, growth, and taking steps to ensure change.
10 Venture Capital First Check Writers Share at Startup Runway
Hear from venture capital first check writers who judged, mentored and coached the Startup Runway 9th Showcase Finalists. You’ll learn what triggers them to open their funds for new talent like yours.
Top Investors Attend Startup Runway. Come Meet Them on Sept 9th.
Crunchbase, HBCU.vc and more experts in inclusive innovation are sharing in break-out panels this Startup Runway. Join us!
Startup Runway and HBCUvc Double the Innovation Impact
Crunchbase, HBCU.vc and more experts in inclusive innovation are sharing in break-out panels this Startup Runway. Join us!
Sign up! Sessions with Crunchbase, HBCU.vc, and Top Black Founders
Crunchbase, HBCU.vc and more experts in inclusive innovation are sharing in break-out panels this Startup Runway. Join us!