Minda Brusse | First Row Partners
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Startup Investor from Seattle | First Row Partners | 2048 Ventures | Univ of WA
Seattle, WA
Joined August 2010
@kirbywinfield Book it up, people! My promise is to ask good-big questions for you to chew on, not specific opinions/advice.
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@MartinGTobias Financial Model or Budget, cap table (summary ok), incorporation docs, founder stock agreements and vesting schedules, key contracts, employee agreements, customer and professional references. We don't usually see companies with heavy IP, so that's not a factor.
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New side gig to investing at @FirstRowVC. Monday nights I'm teaching Angel Investing at the UW Foster School MBA program. This year, students will invest $50k in startups thru this class. Go Huskies!
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@lolitataub 💁🏽♀️Investor type - VC+angel.🔮Thesis - B2B and B2C software.🌱Stage - Pre-seed.💸Check-size - $300-600k VC+ 25k Angel .🌎Geo - We are Seattle-based & investing across the US and Canada.✉️Contact - Minda@firstrowpartners.vc.
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The @Storm_Token continues to grow as we build the 2017 successes. Stay tuned to our page for more career opportunities! #stormX
I just published “StormX Expands Team with Another Adtech Industry Veteran, Perry Pak”
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@justinkan Seattle. Growing market with tons of talent. Beautiful living places, neighborhoods, and variety of professional livelihoods.
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Delighted to bring more capital to the PNW, and excited to share this update-addition to my investing role. Let's go! @2048vc @FirstRowVC.
NYC-based 2048 Ventures hires Seattle investor Minda Brusse to target Pacific Northwest startups
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Thanks @Geekwire the Ensemble Fund launch coverage! .@FirstRowVC is offering founders a one time opportunity to apply by 10/12 to win a single investment award of $150k - $200k. Decision by by the Fund's 15+ angels on 12/6! Info links in the Replies.
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Getting @1kprojectorg up and running has been like magic. So many people working together to match families struggling with basic needs with another family giving them $1k each month for 3 months. We are lighting up our networks to help people.
5 days ago our group of volunteers came together. Today, super proud to announce that we are now live and matching families in need with sponsors willing to help them. Follow @1kprojectorg, and refer families impacted by the pandemic to us.
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1/ VC Twitter friend: Saw the TechCrunch article. Congrats on the huge round!! 🔥🔥🔥. CEO/Founder: Ready to kill it!. You raised loads of VC seed capital + @ valuation cap way above market compared to peer companies. Success!!???. Now you've done it. 🧵.
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Glad to announce this exciting partnership between @AndrewYang's @HumanityForward and @1kprojectorg to double the impact of sponsor donations to help families in financial distress due to the pandemic. Our team is energized by the opportunity to help more families, faster!.
1/ We are excited to announce that will be teaming up with @humanityforward foundation to further our reach and maximize pandemic relief funding for families in need. Hear more about this initiative from HFF founder @AndrewYang
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@Storm_Token is #goingPurple tonight as @ArryinSeattle @SimonYuSEA and @jonnolz head to NYC for #Consensus2018
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@lolitataub I suppose. I'm looking for signals of high EQ. Not sure how objective it is, but rapport and being held in high regard by an early customer. #empathy #focus. In talking to the team, they 'share the mic' well and acknowledge specific good work the other has done. #leadership.
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Never would have guessed that a Twitter exchange with @alexiskold would have led to this, but here we are! The $1k Project @1kprojectorg helped 1,100 families and I've come out the other side knowing some amazing new people in venture, tech, politics, and philanthropy.
1/ We are powering down @1kprojectorg. $3.3m raised 💵 to help more than 1,100 American families 🇺🇸 with pandemic relief. So enormously grateful to @mindabrusse @hellofrombea @patricknlewis @thisiszann all incredible volunteers who tirelessly and selflessly worked to help.
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Last night we kicked off Due Diligence for six @nwangelconf Seattle Angel Conference XVI finalist teams. (Yes, #notenoughwomen) but our investor group is more than 40% women this round. @Seattle_Angel
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@AllRaise Tell us about a time you felt discrimination as a woman? . I look negative or my story isn't "bad" enough to satisfy. Plus, it's not about one experience as much as the 1000s of paper cuts.
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Today, over 100 families left in financial crisis from the pandemic will get news that $3k is coming their way!.
Today, @1kprojectorg is funding more than 100 families in need. Small amount in context of the tens of millions of families in need, but is meaningful to these families. Hope government can step in after the election. If you can help today, signup
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So excited to build the Fund II portfolio and be part of this new chapter with 2048 & team as a venture partner. The thesis crossover between @2048vc and @FirstRowVC on API-first companies and tech that enables new builders/owners is🔥.
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Great event at Amazon spheres @grahamandwalker with insights from founders at @karat @syndioinc and @symbldotai. @LeslieFeinzaig
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Who is talking about how web2 companies adopt web3 or radically transform? I want to join that conversation or start it!.
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I'm super excited to be part of the FBomb energy. Let's get women funded in 2021!.
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@BillGates Yes to Arts in STEM! Creative problem solving and imagination. Art helps explore ambiguity. #STEAM.
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@AtJuanMedina @BackseatVC @rebekah_bastian @kirbywinfield @mrcasualhipster @djtopspin @ericriveracooks @JakeUno @k_to_the_t @katewayo @amiravalliani @aviel @juliesandler @gilbert @yoheinakajima @sotoseattle @maiab @jstoffer @ShaunaCausey @rathnas @randfish @lauraclise @lizprc @danshapiro @STEMpreneurlife @galenward @LeslieFeinzaig @heatherredman @LauraCatPJs @Sekar_Uma Juat before @kenhorenstein arrived! @AtJuanMedina @rebekah_bastian @lauraclise
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@FitFounder This is the best hair thingy for swooshy, smooth locks. REVLON One-Step Hair Dryer And Volumizer Hot Air Brush.
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Yesterday @yokomonster and I boated the day away with @fuse_vc and other startup investors. Great to see familiar and new faces on such a beautiful Seattle day! .@FirstRowVC
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@saraledterman We do predominantly pre-seed. US and Canada only. We invest most often in emerging AI tech, marketplaces, and enterprise tech. Apply here--
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Seattle VC ish tech dinner where my end of the table discussed mushroom hunting, the merits of moss, mountaineering, gardening, and art. We do better when there are ppl like this around PNW innovation.
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@ArlanWasHere @Casey .@casey is a great human! The team @1kprojectorg appreciates his efforts around uplifting others.
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👋Founder opportunity reminder! Our investor group of 15+ will determine an investment award of $150k to a startup (all sectors, tech) by December 5. Apply by the deadline on October 12, and spread the word. Application here:
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Super glad to share our @1kprojectorg collaboration with @HumanityForward that helps more families, faster.
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang donates $1M to effort providing families in need $3k over 3 months
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Thanks @Taylor_Soper and @geekwire. Glad to add to the conversation about mobilizing more Seattle investors to fund the next generation of Seattle startups. Enjoyed working on this with @heatherredman of @flyingfishvc.
Solid overview from @heatherredman and @MindaBrusse for those that want to invest in startups.
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@AliEWentworth Your kids are seeing the best part of marriage. Mom, Dad, and dog, holding hands, and watching tv.
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Please share! I am hosting a Zoom call to present Angel Investing 101 on Monday, August 26 at 3p. DM me for details. Open to all! #sac16 @nwangelconf @E_Scallon @kirbywinfield @heatherredman @.
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I did something new this spring! I joined Seattle Angel Conference for round 15 as an investor and Asst Fund Manager. I recently shared some thoughts on the great outcomes it creates for companies and angel investors. @nwangelconf.
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What a terrific conversation coming up next week! Join us for a Seattle Angel Conference workshop on women making an impact as angels. @nwangelconf @ArryinSeattle, Brianna McDonald, Elaine Werffeli and others. Click thru the link to RSVP on Meetup!.
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Thank 10 women and keep it going! @yokomonster @E_Scallon @AileenMcGraw @chelseacarter29 @heatherredman @knotmegan @hannduckworth @MDesmaz @nelsoli @emilycangie.
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Will add this article as a reference in my next Fundraising 101.
Here are Pro-Tips on how to negotiate Term Sheets with VCs . 1⃣ Get the first term sheet.💪Leverage the leverage.🖊️Do not negotiate live.📈Do not ask to increase the price.🔵The best way to negotiate is ALL AT ONCE.🪄Say the magic words.😢Handle your emotions. Lets unpack this 🧵.
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Join me Tuesday at this one + spread the word to other founders. We'll be talking about stock dilution. #SACVX @theunrealchild @LeslieFeinzaig @E_Scallon @lauraclise @lydia_west @memcnally @AmliaWellness @witregatta @MarissaMli4 @CleanEnergyGrl @knakka @SuzMargo @the_corner2.
We are inviting Startup Founders to join our workshop on February 19, 2019 as Carter Mackley will walk through the process of understanding stock dilution. #startup #business #workshophttps://bit.ly/2QHgHmb.
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The first Seattle Angel Conference! SAC XVII -- Hi Sarah Haggard of Tribute for mentorship. @Seattle_Angel
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Hey #startup friends, I'm excited to share a new resource from @DaveParkerSEA new book Trajectory: Startup—Ideation to Product/Market Fit released 4/13. Entrepreneurs & mentors - the book will help you! #founders
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Thanks @UWCoMotion for having me today. Thx also to @LauraGiveInKind @allennieman @alexiskold @Seattle_Angel's Kate Ghaffari and Neha Khera @2048vc for their tips I could share with founders!.
Our next Fundamentals For Startups is Friday 1/22, noon-1PM via YouTube and features @MindaBrusse of @FirstRowVC who will speak about "Preparing for Due Diligence -- What Comes After “Yes” and Before the Check?" Rgstr: #Fundamentals4Startups #CoMotionLabs
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Kicking off the @YWCAworks luncheon with @rtulshyan and @StarlaSampaco @amy_riveter @ShaunaCausey Amina and Gina. #allin4wawomen
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@AdamGering I'll be there, too. @SimonYuSEA is talking about @Storm_Token and we'll have a job fair table. Hoping to see lots of people attend!.
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More women should follow in @memcnally footsteps to be curious and intentional about angel investing. And more accredited women should explore it!.
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@Amanda_Herson I also wish I'd found my 'investor' self earlier in my career. I support anyone creating onramps for women into angel investing. Our monthly workshop is aimed at both founders and prospective tech angels because I think founders benefit from the same info.
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Spending the morning at #SeattleArtMuseum seeing a newly gifted art collection. The couple's collecting strategy reminds me of spotting emerging founders and seeking 'up and coming,' differentiated voices and talent in tech VC.
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It was a high watermark for SAC, and has been a focused effort for the past few years. #nwangelconf.
We are at @nwangelconf rooting for all the Founders! Also so stoked to see 44% of the investors are women 👑 #woot #weneedmoreofthis #Angelinvesting #FFA.
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Talking about "Angel 101" with Amazonians yesterday! This angelic crew got to share how Seattle Angel Conference is a smart on-ramp and 'learning by doing' experience for newer investors. SAC 16 starts up soon! @nwangelconf @Seattle_Angel #sac16
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What Seattle startup events do you recommend for summer interns in the Seattle startup ecosystem? @Founderslive ? @SeattleGrind @Seattle_Angel ?? Retweet where they should go + many thanks @lovelletters @create33pnw and @SVB_Financial for the lunch & gathering.
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Timely perspective in the @FastCompany article about the need for stabilizing funds to teach families. Fast! @1kprojectorg @HumanityForward.
Thank you @FastCompany @talibvisram for writing this thoughtful article about @AndrewYang @HumanityForward and @1kprojectorg . Andrew Yang is joining this philanthropic cash relief initiative giving away $1,000 checks.
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@LeslieFeinzaig 16 year old twin parent: It is less physically exhausting. It is more emotionally draining as the slings and arrows of life come at your kids.
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The downtown park in Bellevue officially has a new piece of gateway art. Support coming from many fronts including my mom, Judy Gowdy. #bvue
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@kirbywinfield @Rick_Zullo @maiab @AndrewDumont @forestkey @crashdev @aviel @sotoseattle @sarabach @LeslieFeinzaig @micah @dcavens @stahura @tnachen @yoheinakajima @jacobcolker @SeanSternbach @kenhorenstein @areanvv @nickhuzar @tmporter @calbucci @adamdoppelt I'm too old to make Forbes 30u30. Can I add this to my Twitter profile?😁.
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Our 10 week $1 million dollar, 350 family story @1kprojectorg !.
1/ In 10 weeks has reached $1 million funds committed to helping families through this pandemic. Using trusted network we've matched sponsors to families in 39 states. Thank you all. Full infographic: 🔽 An infographic recap
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1 million represents so many people making the decision to directly help someone in need. Thank you to everyone who clicked Donate on a family page!.
1/ is 10 weeks old and we achieved an incredible milestone - $1,000,000 of sponsorships committed to the families impacted by the pandemic. Thank you to all sponsors, contributors, and community.
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Not surprised to see @alexiskold from @2048vc on this list of pre-seed, seed investors founders love.
See the VCs who founders love the most
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@LauraCatPJs @GeorgeSeybold @MacConwell @Jason @dunkhippo33 @heatherredman @jacobcolker @LeslieFeinzaig @vha14 @kirbywinfield @mallun @LeylaSeka @richtong @Julie_LGreen @tamccann @ArlanWasHere @rebekah_bastian @lolitataub @VirginieRaphael @apartovi @E_Scallon @nickcald @IsForAt @geekwire @stripe 😃👍.
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@lizgiorgi Send them our way @lizgiorgi! We @FirstRowVC have gatherings to illuminate this and reduce the power and information asymmetry between founders and funders.
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Hope you liked Seattle @VirginieRaphael!.
8 of Seattle's next gen VCs walk into a bar. 😎. Lovely to see you all! @welkhoff @heatherredman @MindaBrusse @SaraEshelman1 @VirginieRaphael | Yoko Okano | Naynika Chaubey
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Ethereum Speakeasy. We bought our drinks with a burner crypto wallet. Sooooooo easy! @knotmegan Thx for event and speakers.
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Any folks know the Seattle leads for @Uber_SEA or @lyft ? Helping a v. large co research distribution options for PPE to hospitals. @E_Scallon @lovelletters @dkihanya @6MonthStartup @bcrimmins @kirbywinfield.
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Getting ready for six finalist presentations for @nwangelconf SAC15 entrepreneurs & due diligence leads. Good luck to @ViaAirlift @WatchVooks @energsoft @BioInTech Lisi Global and Lucent Biosciences. Thanks @sechrest for another great round of SAC!
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Cryptocurrency starts feeling "real" when you can buy real goods and services. Excited for @Storm_Token's $STORM to be something anyone can earn AND spend!
A leap forward in the globalization of everyday #cryptocurrency use, StormX has partnered with I Only Fly First Class to bring users worldwide access to discounted First Class flight tickets using $STORM as a payment method! #blockchain #bigthings @IOFFC.
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2021 was 🔥 for 2048 Ventures! Glad to see Seattle's Sage Raterman @BlueberryBuild // Tartan here!! And @ApertureData! Have also enjoyed getting to know the founders at @turbodega_peru. 2022 is already off to a 🚀🚀start.
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Hey, what a fun collaboration between @FirstRowVC an @WXRfund! We invited a small group to hear emerging trends in AR/VR and spatial computing yesterday. Martina @welkhoff led us through her studied perspectives and dove into our questions.
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@ShaunaCausey @Backstage_Cap @ArlanWasHere @gambino @2point19 @LeslieFeinzaig @tpinsights @Sherrell_Dorsey @joinelpha @paulinatenner @catmhernandez @srcasm @NikitaThakrar @Maxeme 👋Send them my way, both for @2048vc and @FirstRowVC.
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Kirby and me in a selfie. with 2 guys probably laughing at how bad my phone camera is. Great event! #foundersbash #AscendVC #specialolympics #Seattle
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@hpierrejacques I read once that -- your email inbox represents everyone else's priorities. Treating it as your 'to do list' means you're letting others dictate your priorities. If I am caught up on all email it does not equate to using my time well, in my job role.
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So, @yokomonster and I at @FirstRowVC just launched our curated Reference Bookshelf as a shareable founder resource. We're also taking your recommendations!.
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👋 new followers from a 🔥 Twitter Spaces. 📆 Two upcoming opportunities to hear more about the @FirstRowVC deal eval framework and how to enter angel/fund investing. They're open to anyone in the startup ecosystem regardless of your investor or accredited status. Mini 🧵.
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Very full house! Got to share a tl;dr version of "Fundraising 101" and take a few questions.
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This is what a $1k Project match looks like. Share-refer-sponsor! #1kproject.
Family spotlight💙Erica's family of 4 in New Hampshire just got matched with Sam's family in Maryland for $1k per month for 3mo to help them get through this pandemic. Want to sponsor a family? Please see & share this message with your community #1kproject
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Let's make 2021 even better!.
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I'm finding interest from women in the startup ecosystem in far flung parts of the world (thanks, Twitter!) in a Zoom call to run thru my Angel 101 presentation. Anyone else interested? #femaleinvestors
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@E_Scallon I'm very interested in getting more accredited investor women engaged in angel investing. (Seattle Angel Conference, Grubstakes) and spinning up more female lead investors. Let's make this a thing.
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I'm telling my startup "F*up story" next Tuesday!
You guys won't believe @MindaBrusse's fail story. Grab tix to see her next Tuesday!
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Thanks to the 40+ sponsors from Washington state! The stats tell our story of direct giving thru a trust network. People helping each other is a positive force for real change.
1/ So proud of @1kprojectorg reaching $1,000,000 in sponsorships for families impacted by the pandemic. To celebrate, we made this infographic. Please take a minute to scroll through it and re-share.
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Let's go!.
📣 We’re happy to announce that we have raised $3M in seed funding from a great group of investors!. This funding round accelerates the development of ApertureDB’s innovative ML-ready visual #datamanagement support. #visualdata #databases #DataScience. A thread 👇🏽.
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Who is at home kicking back and . yet working on their startup. ?.
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Fun to get some hometown recognition for @Storm_Token from @geekwire to be on the Geekwire 200. Lots of great things ahead, so #105 is only the start! #theperfectstorm
$STORM is now on the map in #Seattle! We are ranked 105 in the @geekwire 200. Extremely proud of everyone in our team for working so hard every day! @storm_token
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