Sofía Cándano
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Art Historian, feminist, latina • Passionate about the intersection of art, storytelling & social justice • Amplifying impact stories at @villagecapital
Joined August 2020
Fantastic to be in the same room as #kenyabarris, @RZA, @MariCBobo, @TobeNwigwe, and @ShartiaBrantley talking about the impact of #BIPOC creators. Shoutout to @BBGMedia for putting it together.
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Kenya’s Aquarech, Nigeria’s CoAmana raise funding from Village Capital
disruptafrica.com
Village Capital has announced investments in Kenya’s Aquarech and Nigeria’s CoAmana, two innovative startups that are transforming the lives of farmers, via its Reducing Inequalities Investment...
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🆕 Realizing the promise and avoiding the perils of #AI in impact finance. @AllieB of @villagecapital and Jasper van Brakel of @RSFSocFinance on the thorny questions AI raises for the #impinv community. #ImpactTech
https://t.co/E0FcuCylZ1
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“There is a catalyst for momentum: startups. Agile and unencumbered by the weight of legacy systems, startups are philosophically equipped to ‘recollect forward’, as Kierkegaard might say.” 🌎🌿🍃
“Climate change does not strike evenly. Its severe repercussions fall hardest on immigrants, refugees, and communities of color.” VilCap CEO @AllieB shares in a new piece for @ImpactEMagazine a promising catalyst for meaningful climate momentum: startups. https://t.co/whkZWz47Wn
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The Scallop, 2003, by Maggi Hambling "I hear those voices that will not be drowned" #WomensArt
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Love to see our fearless communicator, Eva Waweru, sharing @villagecapital’s equitable methodologies for supporting entrepreneurs.
From his experience as an entrepreneur, @spnsanzineza from @RDBrwanda says he encourages entrepreneurs to learn by doing and that the journey of entrepreneurs is that of growth. #M4DatMWC
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If you care about accessibility within your materials – which you might want to do – run your color combinations through contrast checker tools (see the comments below.)
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Chronicle of a brand refresh journey… branding and strategy are evolving. Almost a year into our branding refresh, we are introducing secondary colors to our palette to expand our creative possibilities.
We’re excited to share we're launching an innovative new tool: Capital Explorer. The tool, co-developed with @aunnie with support from @heyLFJ, helps entrepreneurs explore funding options to find the best path forward to sustainably scale their impact. Stay tuned for more soon!
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This fall, 10 climate tech startups will take part in a @villagecapital accelerator program to help migrant and BIPOC communities impacted by climate change https://t.co/nsZbHhOG82
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If you don't take care of yourself, you'll never lead a successful business. @capitalemprende
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So empowering to vote for this acquisition!
One vote broke the tie. In our closest decision yet, Josh Kline’s Overtime, 2020 has been selected as Arkive’s 14th acquisition. Jumping into the world of American artist Josh Kline, this acquisition round challenged hustle culture and the mythology of the American dream with
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Applications are OPEN for cohort 6 of the IBM HyperProtect 2023 Accelerator! Supercharge your startup with IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator! Secure your sensitive data, boost growth, and be investment-ready Here’s your opportunity to accelerate your growth!
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An accelerator supporting impact-driven startups working on the intersection of technology, data and impact.
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Love this highlight of our team at @villagecapital!
“The innovation system needs a reboot and some fresh ideas in the mix.” VilCap's Bryson Hearne sat down with @CardRates to discuss how peer-selected investment can flip VC power dynamics, how startups are revolutionizing financial inclusion, and more. https://t.co/m0IpggouDE
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In 2016, Josh Kline unveiled "Unemployment," an exhibition set in the near future (2030-2040) that explores how technological advancements threaten human labor's relevance. 🧵
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This startup accelerator from @villagecapital and @WorldEdServices is looking for diverse founders behind locally-led solutions to climate change. More in my latest for @BrandsTkgStands on @TriplePundit. #ClimateJustice
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✨NEW REPORT ALERT✨ How can ecosystem builders best support entrepreneurs in MENA to succeed? Our latest insights report explores key themes, trends, gaps, and opportunities in the ecosystem.⤵️
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“Many facets of our jobs aren’t glamorous, but the critical components of communications strategy that are essential to running a high-functioning company make great TV without any embellishment (or parties to plan).” #CommsandStrategy🫱🏽🫲🏾
Before we get to our weekly Comms-focused Succession recap, I wrote a piece on what Succession gets right (and wrong) about Comms for @PRNews. https://t.co/hYa7BcEZ7J This week's episode was a reminder that you're never on top for long in @succession. (1/?)
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I’m so proud of the work our team @VillageCapital is doing to empower and accelerate impact entrepreneurs all over the globe Starting this week, we’re launching our first “Capital Campaign” to raise general operating funds to support this important work. Learn more here 👇
Startups can be a force for good in our communities and world. By donating to Village Capital, you can help entrepreneurs scale their startups tackling issues like climate change, ecosystem restoration, & more. Your donation helps support these founders: https://t.co/aqe8qHGrBh
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Thrilled to be part of the @arkive community! A decentralized autonomous org building a ‘museum’ from the bottom up⚡️🏛️ We are shaping the narrative of history & curating collectively! Can’t wait for what’s next @em_slade @JPh3lps Plus, their branding is 🤤🤌🏽
What is our goal at Arkive, and how are we aiming to redefine cultural significance and shape the narrative of history? Emily Slade (@em_slade), Arkive’s Chief Community Officer, shares her perspective. Learn more at https://t.co/PCrNqfC05o
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