What’s Inside this Issue:
📣 Have you heard? Founderland has a new Community Platform.
Want to improve your pitch? Sign up to beta test our AI-powered Pitch Tool 🎤
📆 Events: Highlights from past events and a glimpse at what’s coming 👀
🛍 Merchandise plug: Get your swag on! 🔥
🚀 Welcome to our brand new Community Platform!
We are thrilled to share with you the latest from Founderland – our all-new Community Platform is now live and ready for action! 🌟
At Founderland, we've been on a relentless mission to unite, empower, and elevate the incredible Women of Colour founders within the startup ecosystem across Europe and the UK, while also connecting them to investors, experts and allies. With the launch of our virtual community platform, we're taking that mission to a whole new level, creating a space that is truly inclusive and intersectional for our diverse community. 🌍
Here's why our platform is THE go-to place for you:
🤝 Engage in meaningful conversations: Dive into thought-provoking discussions that challenge, inspire, and drive progress.
🤗 Make lasting connections: Meet like-minded people who share your passion and vision.
🚀 The advantage of exciting opportunities: Discover and exchange opportunities that propel us forward.
💪 Mutual support: Provide and gain support as you navigate your entrepreneurial journey.
Our platform is a spark to ignite inspiration and collaboration, ensuring every member of our community doesn't just grow—they flourish.
📆 What’s Happening!?
Let’s Recap:
👉 ADAN Elevate Business Angels Day in November
Six of the Founderland founders took part in the ADAN Elevate x FDL programme, supporting founders with a workshop around fundraising and personal branding, followed by introductions to angel investors through an angel matching event at Soho House. The event was co-hosted by ADAN, Founderland and 2hearts.
👉 AWS x Founderland Women’s Demo Day at Soho House Berlin!
Buzzing room filled with founders, investors, and allies sharing ideas. Collaboration in community, celebrating and honoring women. Huge applause for inspiring pitches from Lynae Brayboy, MD, Isabelle G., Mai Phan, and Nina Del Marr—your passion and innovation drive change. Thanks to AWS’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity, led by Tiffany Johnson. Let’s keep the momentum going!
Looking ahead:
👀 Women Founders Vision Event
Mark your calendars for January 17, 2-5 pm! Join us at the "Women Founders Vision" at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin for an afternoon that promises to be inspiring and enriching. This gathering is a blend of art and coaching, designed specifically to celebrate and empower women leaders like you. Immerse yourself in a dynamic approach to coaching that synergizes with the transformative power of art, fostering personal growth and community building. 30€ entry and open to founders via our community platform.
👀 Founderland Talks via LinkedIn Live
Founderland’s Deborah Choi is introducing the new “Founderland Talks” series on LinkedIn Live with our very first discussion on “Beauty” happening on February 1. Tune in via our LinkedIn page.
👀 Brave Spaces 2.0
Exciting News! 🌈 🇩🇪 Join us for a groundbreaking moment at the inaugural Journey of Courage Summit on Feb 10, 2024, 09:00 - 18:00 – the FIRST salon empowering BIWOC and TIN*BIPOC entrepreneurs in Germany! 🚀 Explore resilience, inclusion, and practical success strategies with visionary speakers:
🎤 Leni Charles - Kids of the Diaspora
🎤 Esra Karakaya - KARAKAYA TALKS
🎤 Cérise C. Carson - Holistic Nutritionist & Life Coach
🎤 Beatrace Angut Lorika Oola - Founder of Fashion Africa Now
🎤 Leanne Mair - CEO of Benefactum Group
🎟️ Secure your spot at the exclusive Early Bird rate of €29 (regular rate: €39). Act fast—limited Early Bird tickets available! Use code COURAGE 👉 Register here! Let's make history together, celebrating diversity and empowerment in the heart of Germany! 🌍 ✨
👀 Compass 2024
Thank you to everyone who applied for Compass 2024! We’re excited to go through the applications and announce our cohort in January but first, let’s take a first look at the start of the speaker line up - Arlan Hamilton, Samira Ann Qassim, Esme Verity, Mirko Twardy, Stefanie Schubert, and so many more… Save the date for our Compass Demo Day happening in Berlin on March 15, 2024! RSVP here! 🧭
Don’t miss a thing- Discover the many upcoming events in 2024 via our Community Platform.
🛍 Merchandise Plug!
Unveiling a unique blend of fashion and purpose, our limited edition range of apparel, accessories, and gifts goes beyond mere style. It’s a statement of purpose and inclusion. This selection marries Founderland’s internationally acclaimed design with our vibrant symbols and striking brand colors, weaving a diverse style story that speaks to everyone. This new initiative has at its heart our community; all profits raised will go into equity-free grants deployed back into our founders.
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✌️ So long, 2023.
We’re signing off for the year as of December 22nd and will be back online at the beginning of January. From our team to your screen, we’re encouraging all hustlers to rest, recuperate and start the year truly refreshed. We’re looking forward to an enriching year ahead for the Founderland Community. Thanks for joining us and supporting us during this amazing year! See you in 2024 ✨