Resources
Investor Readiness
Venture Deals: Be Smarter than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson
Angel Investing 101 Webinar Series by Movement51
The Silicon Valley Podcast by Shawn Flynn
Angels 101 by ClassRebel
Angel Investor Program through the Afrodescendant Leadership Alliance
VC Lab (launched by Founder Institute):
Investment Process and Founder Readiness
Resources for Founders and Funders
We have compile ad list of very useful resources to help understand the investment process further, as well as to help founders be best prepared for the process of raising a round. WeCAN - and each Angel /VC fund - will adopt slightly different approaches and templates, however we hope that this list of resources can help you to navigate most landscapes.
Finally, please note that these resources are compiled from what we believe to be reputable sources across the US and Canada. They are apt to change and we are not actively reviewing this list for currency. We strongly suggest using these sources as a starting point from which to initiate a broader search for your specific circumstances.
Newsletter Resources
Women are falling behind on generative AI in the workplace. Here's how to change that
AI to Z: the Generation with the Most at Stake. Spotify Apple Podcasts
World Economic Forum: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lighthouses 2024
AI Risk Management Framework, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
IAPP (formerly the International Association of Privacy Professionals)
What Leaders Need To Know About The EU’s AI Act Starting Today, Forbes (August 2024)
EU AI Act to enter into force: Implications for employers, DLA PIPER (July 2024)
By the Numbers: the State of Corporate DEI Programs, Worklife (July 2024)