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Founder, Pluto: Martin Fogelman
(1) Who are you and what do you do?Martin Fogelman, founder and CEO of Pluto, and I build inclusive and respectful tech to enable organizations to make smarter decisions when it comes to running their business and managing their people. (2) In two sentences or less, describe how you participate in the startup ecosystem.I created…
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Featured Startup: Pluto
(1) Describe your startup.Pluto is a comprehensive workforce analytics and communications platform to equip companies with the tools they need to build a diverse & inclusive culture. (2) What inspired the creation of the startup?I pulled a thread and never stopped. When I was a kid I was a big data and finance nerd. That…
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How Do We Ensure A Holistic Recovery?
While the pandemic still rages, there increasingly is hope for society to move forward again. Vaccines are slowly being rolled out and there is light at the end of the tunnel. While many individuals think that with the vaccine rollout everything will return to normal, the reality is that there is no returning to “normal”.…
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Featured Startup: SOOD
(1) Describe your startup.SOOD is a fashion design company created and founded in the Bay Area, CA. SOOD explores the concept of dualism and the contrast between light and dark. We’re about finding balance to elevate your style with a blend of maximalist forms and neutral tones. We’re here to inspire and introduce our take…
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Founder, SOOD: Sana Maqsood
(1) Who are you and what do you do?My name is Sana Maqsood and I am the Founder of SOOD and a Product Designer in the Bay Area. I have had the opportunity to work as a designer at Afterpay, First Republic Bank, and currently am at Amazon. Three years ago, with a dream to…
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It’s Nothing Personal It’s Just Business. Is It Even Possible?
One of the first checklist items that any entrepreneur is told to complete is to incorporate a separate legal entity. Not only does it ensure that personal assets and liabilities are separated from the business but it ensures that the entrepreneurial idea is ready to grow whether through outside investment or an eventual merger and…
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Founder, TryDonna.com: Jacob W. Bailey (Whitish)
(1) Who are you and what do you do?My name is Jacob W. Bailey (Whitish) and I help free people from having to answer the phone. (2) In two sentences or less, describe how you participate in the startup ecosystem.For two of the three and a half years I’ve been in the Bay, I worked at the…
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Featured Startup: TryDonna.com
(1) Describe your startup.TryDonna.com is a virtual receptionist company that helps people grow their businesses while taking back their life. Most people didn’t get in business to answer the phones. They started a business to help their customers, to build new tech, or to change the world. You can’t do that if you’re fielding calls from…
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We’re Entering An Age Where Convincing Hearts & Minds Will Be Increasingly Critical To Succeed
For those lucky enough to be in the heart of Silicon Valley, they have been living at the forefront changes that have been impacting society across the board from personal to professional. These changes have, in many respects, been driven by the technology developed in Silicon Valley. From social media to the Internet itself, there…
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Founder, Nuro: Francois Gand
(1) Who are you and what do you do?I am Francois Gand, the Founder and CEO of NURO. At NURO, we specialize in Communication by Brain, instantly and without any surgery. (2) In two sentences or less, describe how you participate in the startup ecosystem.I have been a serial tech entrepreneur for the past 27…