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With Antonio Calderon (Distributed Ventures), Olivia O'Sullivan (Forum Ventures).
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Calling all early-stage B2B tech founders & funders!n I'm Olivia, Partner @ Forum Ventures, & there are few things I like more than coffee & community.n I'm excited to host our Feb coffee meet up with Alice, Naomi, & Lauren from the Forum team, alongside Antonio Calderon from Distributed Ventures, in partnership with Escalon, & bring together early-stage B2B tech founders & VCs in NYC.nRequest a spot to join & we'll let you know if you're in!nIDEAL GUESTSnFounders & investors focused on the early-stage (pre-Series A) B2B & AI landscape. Especially those who are under-represented in tech, which can include (but are not limited to): Black, Brown, Latinx, LGBTQ+, Female + non-binary founders & funders.nAbout Forum VenturesnForum Ventures is the leading early-stage fund, accelerator & AI venture studio for B2B startups. Founded in 2014, were on a mission to make the journey easier, more accessible, & successful for early-stage founders.nForum is investing in 65+ SaaS companies this year.Pitch Us here.nWe're also starting 8 companies in our venture studio. If you have an idea, have lived a pain point, & are ready to start a company with the support of a full stack team, tell us why youd be a great founder for our AI Venture Studio.nAbout DistributedVenturesnDistributed Ventures is a venture capital firm that engages in early-stage investments in the risk ecosystem innovation within the employer solutions, insurtech, & fintech sectors. The company offers Seed & Series A funding, typically from $1-5 million, & aims for a 15-20% ownership stake in the businesses it invests in. Distributed Ventures utilizes its network & expertise to assist portfolio companies in developing enterprise distribution channels & go-to-market strategies.nAbout Escalon ServicesnEscalon Services provides end-to-end back-office solutions, including accounting, HR, & tax services, designed to support the growth of startups & scaling companies. Our seasoned CFO advisors specialize in financial modeling, strategic planning, & due diligence readiness, helping founders & finance teams navigate fundraising & operational complexities. By managing your back-office needs, we empower you to focus on innovation & growth.
 
 
 
 
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