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We are thrilled to announce that Bank of America has joined us as the anchor investor in our first venture fund. Their support underscores the strength of our vision and commitment to driving innovation. With their backing, Audaz Capital is ready to empower economic prosperity in the Southwest and accelerate groundbreaking ventures. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue building a strong foundation for future success!

Are you at CANA's (Cremation Association of North America) 106th Annual Innovation Convention in Chicago? We are! Come by table 16 and say howdy to Justin Crowe, Carla Harvey, and Stephanie Poirier!

🎉 We’re Officially Underway at the New Mexico Startup Forum! 🎉 Live from the Grand Ballroom, we’re kicking off the forum with our Opening Ceremony and a powerful Keynote Address from Dr. Vanessa Z Chan, Chief Commercialization Officer at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Director of the DOE Office of Technology Transitions! 🌟🎤 Dr. Chan is sharing her incredible insights on technology commercialization and the role of innovation in driving the future of energy. 💡⚡️ This is an inspiring start to the forum as we dive into how startups can lead the way in creating sustainable, impactful change! 🚀 Let’s get this event started! 🌱 #NMStartupForum #Keynote #Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #EnergyInnovation #Commercialization

🚀 Calling All Startups in New Mexico! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce Kai Chen, Managing Director at OceanIQ Capital, as one of our esteemed judges for the Startup World Cup New Mexico Regional Pitch Competition! 🎉 OceanIQ Capital is a boutique private wealth manager that manages portfolios for cross-border families. They have invested in over 20 private equity, venture capital, and real estate funds as LPs and have made SPV direct investments into over 30 venture-backed startups. Do you have a groundbreaking idea or innovative solution? Now is your chance to showcase your startup and get invaluable feedback from top investors like Kai Chen. Submit your application today and compete for a chance to represent New Mexico at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, where a $1 million prize awaits! 💰🏆 🗓️ Event Date: September 4-5, 2025 📍 Location: Isleta Resort & Casino, Albuquerque Don't miss this incredible opportunity to elevate your startup to new heights! Apply now and join us in celebrating the best startups in NM. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gnJ-iAj2 #NMStartupForum #StartupWorldCup #PitchCompetition #OceanIQCapital #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #Innovation

🚀 Exciting Panel Announcement! 🚀 Join us at the New Mexico Startup Forum for a must-attend session: Investor Insights: What We Look for in Startups. Gain valuable insights directly from seasoned investors on what they seek in the startups they back. Whether you're a founder or an aspiring entrepreneur, this session is your chance to learn about key factors like market potential, team dynamics, product viability, and financial metrics that drive investment decisions. 🎤 Featured Panelists: 📌Jerry Fultz | Crowdfunding Expert at EquityVest, LLC 📌Dr. Ernesto Villarini-Baquero | Impact Investor Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (CDVCA) 📌Kai Chen | Family Office Investing OceanIQ Capital 📌Reuben Holdaway | Early Stage Investor at Convoi Ventures Joe Daniels | Partner & Co-Chair, Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Practice, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough (Moderator) Don't miss this opportunity to discover how to effectively present your startup and attract the funding you need to grow. 🌱 📅 Date: September 4-5, 2025 📍 Location: Isleta Resort & Casino, Albuquerque, NM 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gWzBa2fp

We are incredibly grateful to John R. Rice, Amanda Giannini, Kent Fuka, and David Perez for their exceptional contributions to our recent C-Suite Sprint session! 🌟👏 John provided invaluable insights as our guest speaker during the fireside chat on "Leveraging Fractional Leadership & Maximizing the Value of Advisory Boards," covering key topics like the concept of Fractional Executives and Advisors, their roles, and how to effectively integrate and utilize them in startups. 💡🔥 Amanda, Kent, and David made significant impacts in the breakout room sessions on "Selecting the Right Ones," "Balancing In-House and Outside Expertise," and "How to Properly Engage and Manage Them," respectively. Their expertise and guidance were crucial! 🧠🔍🔧 Their contributions will greatly assist our participants in understanding the criteria for choosing fractional leaders and advisors, strategies for integration and balance, and tools and techniques for assessing their effectiveness. 🚀📊🛠️ Thank you all for your amazing support and input! 🎉🙌🎈

🌟 Announcing Our Esteemed Judges for the Startup World Cup New Mexico Regional Pitch Competition! 🌟 We are thrilled to unveil the distinguished panel of judges who will be evaluating innovative pitches at the New Mexico Startup Forum: 🔸 Beto Pallares: General Partner at Audaz Capital. 🔹 Kai Chen: Managing Director at OceanIQ Capital. 🔸Consuelo Valverde: Founder & Managing Partner at Endurance28. 🔹Rajesh Swaminathan: Partner at Khosla Ventures. 🔸 Sara Silacci: Founder and Managing Partner at Margin4Mission, LLC These accomplished investors bring an impressive background and experience in funding successful startups. We're excited to see the incredible ideas they'll help bring to life. 🌱💡 Join us for this exciting event and witness the future of entrepreneurship in New Mexico! #StartupWorldCup #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #NewMexico

🎉 Exciting News! New Mexico has been selected to join the 2024 Startup World Cup, a prestigious global competition organized by San Jose, California-based Pegasus Tech Ventures, offering a $1 million prize to the winner! 🌍💼 🚀 Arrowhead Center will kick off the New Mexico regional competition for the Startup World Cup during the closing ceremony of the New Mexico Startup Forum. The pitch competition will feature contestants judged by a panel of venture capitalists, aimed at supporting startup growth. 💡📈