“It’s time that our leaders understand what women and families have grasped for decades: Care is an issue that affects everyone.” It’s also an issue we can do something about—and leaders can start by investing in affordable caregiving solutions. Here’s what that could look like, according to Renee Kuriyan Wittemyer, Pivotal’s VP of Program Strategy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmNQQTmZ
Pivotal Ventures
Civic and Social Organizations
Seattle, Washington 77,498 followers
Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures accelerates social progress by removing barriers that hold people back
About us
Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures accelerates social progress by removing barriers that hold people back. Pivotal Ventures expands opportunity and accelerates equality through high-impact investments, philanthropy, partnerships, and advocacy. We focus on areas where social progress has stalled—and where we can have the biggest impact. Our impatience with the status quo is fueled by an optimism that progress is always possible—especially when we seize the moment together. For media inquiries, please reach out to [email protected]
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- Civic and Social Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
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- Seattle, Washington
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- Privately Held
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- 2015
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“We found people who said, ‘I never would’ve thought about investing in sports, but the way that women’s sports can move topics [like] gender equity and racial equity forward in really unique ways really speaks to me.’” In this podcast episode, Jasmine Robinson, Managing Director at Pivotal-backed Monarch Collective, highlights the growing investment opportunities in women’s sports, as well as the approach her fund is taking to scale the market.
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“We need diverse perspectives to realize the positive potential of AI and view it as a tool for progress, not a threat." AI is more than just a challenge; it's an opportunity to create a more inclusive tech industry. Girls Who Code is dedicated to empowering the next generation of women to take the lead in shaping the future of AI. Girls Who Code’s CEO Dr. Tarika Barrett, Ph.D. sat down with Forbes’ Gemma Allen to talk about the future of AI. At Girls Who Code we aim to reframe the fear surrounding AI and highlight the intersectionality of technology with other passions. We’re committed to creating programs that give students access to emergent technologies like AI, while also providing a clear path to becoming leaders in the evolving tech workforce. The limitless possibilities of AI can only be realized if it is developed with a wide range of voices and experiences in mind. Check out the full piece here: https://bit.ly/46QShvi
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Our elected officials play an important role in making it easier for all Americans to care for themselves and the people they love. By enacting policies like tax credits and paid family and medical leave—which enjoy widespread support from voters across the political spectrum—they can help build a modern care system that benefits families, businesses, and the economy. https://lnkd.in/g_jYpmPD
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Check out these helpful tips for founders from our very own Sri Varre!
Investment Analyst @ Pivotal Ventures | Social Impact Strategist | Building Community Through Equitable & Inclusive Programming | TEDx Speaker
Fundraising in any climate is challenging. As a former operator turned investor, I want to continue to advocate for founders to bet on themselves and their companies. Investors' opinions shouldn't deter you from working toward's your long-term vision as a founder and team. Investors should be seen as partners but never anything more. There is no one size fits all approach to raising capital for your company. Here's six fundraising tips for founders that I recently shared on The Female Founder Collective's blog: 💸 Raise from stage specific funds 🤔 Assume investors have zero knowledge 🏃🏾♀️ If it’s not a yes, it’s a not worth chasing ❌ Rejections should be taken with caution 🫱🏽🫲🏾 Partnership comes before check size and sexy brands 👊🏾 Own your ownership and fundraise Thank you to Alison Koplar Wyatt, Elisabeth Leonard O’Brien, and the rest of the FFC team for offering a space to share my learnings and their continued commitment to fostering a thriving community for female founders and investors.
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70% of students say they’ve struggled with mental health since starting college, but many students, especially young people of color, aren’t seeking help. Listen to our partner Dr Alfiee Breland-Noble of the The AAKOMA Project, Inc. talk about why that is—and why it's so important to create tailored solutions that meet all students’ needs.
Mental Health on College Campuses: Challenges and Solutions
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We’re all about celebrating women’s power at every age, and we couldn’t be more inspired by the women on Forbes’ 50 Over 50 list! Congratulations to our partners Ava DuVernay of ARRAY, Tarana B. of the Me Too Movement, Crystal Echo Hawk of IllumiNative Org, Miriam Rivera of Ulu Ventures, our founder Melinda French Gates, and every single woman who is proving that “age has no limits.”
Forbes 50 Over 50: Meet The Women Winning Life’s Second Half
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This is pretty incredible, but it isn’t surprising—Dr. Fei-Fei Li is a brilliant scientist with such an important vision for AI. We’re so glad more people are taking note!
The ‘godmother of AI’ has a new startup already worth $1 billion
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Our president Brooke D. Anderson is calling on women to pull up a seat to the table, use their voice, and take action on the issues they care about this election. Read her new op-ed ⬇️
From the Ballot Box to Elected Office, Women's Political Participation Matters
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Harlem Capital found that 1,257 U.S.-based companies with Black and Latino founders raised at least $1M+ in venture capital funding in 2023, totaling $48.3B. And while 33% of those companies were founded by women, women received only 19% of capital raised—highlighting the ongoing funding gaps faced by women in VC.
1,257 Black and Latino Startups Have Raised $1M+ in VC Funding - HCP
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