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!
TIE Atlanta Angels Commits $100K To Underrepresented Founders with Startup Runway
TIE Atlanta Angels partners with Startup Runway to invest $100K into startups led by under-represented groups in 2020.
Bryan Hobbs, Founder and CEO of Pruuvn, Showcase 8 Grant Winner
Pruuvn (pruuvn.com), a startup empowering organizations and individuals to established trusted relationships through the sharing of verified credentials, was the Judge’s Choice Winner of a $10k grant from Cox Enterprises during Startup Runway Showcase 8. We had a chat with Bryan Hobbs, founder and CEO of Pruuvn about his experience at Startup Runway. A recorded […]
Ming Yang, Founder and CEO of Orchard, Showcase 8 Grant Winner
Orchard (orchardinfo.com), a startup connecting personable technicians with older adults to alleviate frustrations with technology, was the Community Choice Winner of a $10k grant from the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact during Startup Runway Showcase 8. We had a chat with Ming Yang, co-founder and CEO of Orchard about her experience at […]