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VC Policy Pulse: Startup Visa with Scott Raney & Sophie Alcorn

07/29/2021

We spoke to Scott Raney, Managing Director at Redpoint, and Sophie Alcorn, Founding Attorney of Alcorn Immigration Law, to explore the benefits of a Startup Visa category.

Impact on VC: The category could provide a pathway for immigrant entrepreneurs who want to come to the U.S. to create a new company.

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Growth and Momentum in Indiana’s Startup Ecosystem

05/27/2021

As part of our ‘Spotlight On’ series featuring Indianapolis, Chris LaMothe, Chief Executive Officer at Indiana-based VC firm Elevate Ventures.

Why it matters: Indiana’s startup scene is poised for growth.

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Building Better: S3 Ventures & Alkami

05/03/2021

We spoke with Brian R. Smith, Managing Director of S3 Ventures, and Stephen Bohanon, Founder of Alkami, to discuss the dynamic relationship between our VC members and their innovative portfolio companies around the nation.

Making an impact: Vision and trust from portfolio companies is driving significant growth for our VC members.

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VC Policy Pulse: The International Entrepreneur Rule with Yiannis Yiakoumis

04/20/2021

We spoke to Yiannis Yiakoumis, Founder of Selfie Networks, to discuss the International Entrepreneur Rule and his immigration journey.

Impact on VC: The rule could play a critical role for other founders who want to fund new companies in the United States.

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NVCA Member Spotlight: Icon Ventures

04/15/2021
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Analyst – How Women Invest

04/06/2021
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VC Policy Pulse: Medical Device Coverage Reform with Vensana’s Justin Klein & Kirk Nielsen

03/30/2021

We spoke to Justin Klein and Kirk Nielsen, co-founders & Managing Partners of Vensana Capital, about the effects of federal policy on medical device innovation in the U.S.

Why it matters: Reformed coverage policy for innovative technologies could help advance new medical devices and accelerate access to these products for Americans.

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NVCA Member Spotlight: Ironspring Ventures

03/24/2021
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Growth and Momentum in Austin’s Startup Ecosystem

03/19/2021

Our first ‘Spotlight On,’ a new series highlighting VC ecosystems across the country, features Austin, TX. Dennis McWilliams, Partner at Austin-based VC firm Santé.

The main idea: Austin’s startup scene is evolving, making the city poised for growth in life science investing.

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NVCA Member Spotlight: Plum Alley

03/17/2021
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