Events

SEM Consortium 2024

10/22/24 - 10/24/24

IRL @ New York, NY

The Small, Emerging, and Diverse Managers Conference by GCM Grosvernor unites institutional investors, consultants, and diverse and emerging managers for education, best practices, and networking, with keynote speaker, Trevor Noah. As anyone who has ever attended knows, this is basically Disneyland (maybe an overstatement, but let’s go with it) for diverse managers and their investors. Drop Jessie a note if you’ll be there so we can find time to say hello.

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Then & Now: The Food & Ag Tech Ecosystem in LA 2010–present

10/17/24 — 9:00 AM PST

IRL @ Venice, CA

An #LATechWeek event hosted by All Places client, Supply Change Capital (SCC), and sponsored by All Places. SCC will be sharing research on how the Food & Ag Tech ecosystem in Los Angeles has evolved since 2010 and highlight innovations, diversity stats, key investors, and opportunities for increased investment. Jessie will be there in support.

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Networking Before 9: For Women Founders and Funders

10/01/24 — 9:00 AM EST

IRL @ New York, NY

Join us for a breakfast panel hosted by SPANVentures, an angel investment firm focused on investing in diverse companies, and sponsored by All Places for seed+ founders and funders. Panelists Molly Tranbaugh (All Places), Abby Lyall (Lyonshare), and Naomi Goez (Forum Ventures) will discuss “The Blueprint for Building Resilient Businesses in the Modern Economy,” exploring the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship and investment while focusing on how women leaders are overcoming challenges, scaling businesses, and navigating the complexities of securing funding. Molly will be a panelist, and Erica will also be in attendance.

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New America Alliance International Symposium

09/25/24 - 9/26/24

IRL @ Mexico City, MX

This symposium marks New America Alliance’s (NAA) expansion into Latin America. The event aims to connect Latino and Latina asset managers with capital allocators from the region, extending members’ global reach. Attendees can expect discussions on investment opportunities, portfolio management, and global capital flows, linking members to a network of investors. As an NAA Board Member, Jessie will be attending the symposium.

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21st WBEC-West Annual Procurement Conference and Awards

09/17/24 - 09/19/24

IRL @ Las Vegas, NV

Who doesn’t get excited when they see the word “procurement”?!? After helping many of its clients do the same, All Places is (finally) getting certified as a woman-owned business. This will be our first foray into the world of supplier diversity programs. Jessie will be there representing All Places!

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LA Summer Nights: Eat, Drink, Make Art

08/13/24 — 6:00 PM PST

IRL @ Los Angeles, CA

An intimate gathering for founders and investors to create and connect, guided by Berry Stein, art educator and founder of Art Life Practice. If you haven’t before experienced the therapeutic value of art, you are in for a treat. This event is hosted by All Places in celebration with Frank & Eileen and Art Life Practice.

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“The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all, be humble.”

Serena Williams

Past Events In case you missed it

Key Takeaway

Capital equity has to be part of the conversation around growing our economy.

Department of commerce dinner

deputy secretary don graves

Equity is central to our work at the Department of Commerce.

Department of commerce dinner

Key Takeaway

Startups raising capital right now need to think differently.

Ask the investors

Noramay Cadena, supply Change Capital

Dig into unit economics and gaps in your team.

Ask the investors

Key Takeaway

Fundraising is most effective when it's backed up by a data-driven and compelling story.

how I did it: raised 3 vc funds

maureen Stancik-boyce, Good growth capital

If you're growing from a pilot fund (ie $5-15m) to a $100m fund, you need to do the math for potential LPs. Show them why you are right-sizing the fund.

how I did it: raised 3 vc funds

Key Takeaway

Having a good handle on financial metrics is always important, particularly when you're trying to raise capital.

ask the investors

Spring Hollis, Star Strong Capital

Focus your pitch on your path to breakeven and then your path to profitability.

ask the investors

key takeaway

Raising capital is as much about your approach as it is about your product.

how I did it: raised a f+f round

Andrea wildt, harlow

We had to be relentless.

how I did it: raised a f+f round

“The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all, be humble.”

Past Events In case you missed it

Capital equity has to be part of the conversation around growing our economy.

Equity is central to our work at the Department of Commerce.

Startups raising capital right now need to think differently.

Dig into unit economics and gaps in your team.

Fundraising is most effective when it's backed up by a data-driven and compelling story.

If you're growing from a pilot fund (ie $5-15m) to a $100m fund, you need to do the math for potential LPs. Show them why you are right-sizing the fund.

Having a good handle on financial metrics is always important, particularly when you're trying to raise capital.

Focus your pitch on your path to breakeven and then your path to profitability.

Raising capital is as much about your approach as it is about your product.

We had to be relentless.

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