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Join 500 Startups & Microsoft on May 19 for the Unity + Inclusion Summit!500 Startups is a venture capital firm on a mission to discover & back the world's most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, & build thriving global ecosystems. We are one of the most active seed stage venture capital firms in the world, having invested in2,000+ technology startupsglobally. We're excited to come back to the Big Apple for this event!
U+I is a one-day event which brings together entrepreneurs, investors, & the tech community to discuss the current state & future of diversity & inclusion. This event has a specific focus on fundraising, growth, & creating diverse workplaces & teams. Attendees will hear from top tier founders, investors, corporate entities, & press to gain insight & learn tactics for building, investing in, & supporting inclusive startups!
Through keynotes, panels, & workshops, we'll address topics like: - Access to early capital - Building diverse teams & workplaces - Growth marketing
The day will include a chance to have 1:1 office hours, a light breakfast, lunch, snacks, & happy hour.
Are you a founder who would like a scholarship to attend? Apply for a ticketHERE
Speaker List (in order of appearance):
Event MC:TBA
Christine Tsai, CEO/Founding Partner, 500 Startups
Tanya Soman, Venture Partner, 500 Startups
Microsoft
More speakers TBA
Who should attend?
Attendees will connect with VCs, founders, & get best practices dealing with diversity & inclusion. Entrepreneurs, future entrepreneurs, startups, venture funds, angel investors, & students are all welcome.
Past attendees include:
THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR!
Microsoft.com/bizspark
Thanks Microsoft @MicrosoftVC @Microsoft @Bizspark for sponsoring the Unity & Inclusion Summit!
Microsoft's goal is to help startups grow their ideas by providing mentorship, technology, resources, & expertise to build global companies. Through theMicrosoftBizSpark program, qualified startups can receive Azure cloud credits, free software & tools, & technical support. Learn more:microsoft.com/bizspark
EVENT REGISTRATION
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Q&A PARTNER
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Past Diversity Events:
500 Startups Unity & Inclusion Summit ATL:Photos
500 Startups Unity & Inclusion Summit LA:Speaker talks,Photos
500 Startups New York Summit:Speaker talks,Photos
500 Startups Berlin Summit:Speaker talks
More Information:
Interested in speaking or sponsoring?
Contact Jamie@500.co
Need a scholarship?
Apply for a ticket hereWant to Volunteer to attend?
Fill out this form:https://goo.gl/forms/hGbdzdqLnhPqsvCV2
Other questions?
Email t@500.co
Accessibility:
If you have accessibility requests, please contact us.
Event Code of Conduct:
This event is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity & expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Sexual language & imageryisnot appropriate for any event venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter & other online media. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of the event organizers.
Notice of Photography:We will have stickers to indicate if you do not want to be photographed during the day.
Photos are for promotional materials only.
By entering these premises, you understand that you may be photographed, filmed, or videotaped & you hereby give 500 Startups the unqualified right to take pictures and/or recordings of you & grant the perpetual right to use your likeness, image, photo (collectively, image), without compensation, for broadcast or exhibition in any medium & to put the finished pictures/recordings to any legitimate use without limitation or reservation. You hereby waive, release & forever discharge 500 Startups from & against any & all claims or actions arising out of or resulting from any use of your image.
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