West Ventures
@west_studios_
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A venture studio. We believe that big ideas and bigger checks aren’t the only path to success. We partner with founders to build for impact.
San Francisco
Joined October 2016
West is proud to back our friends at @altro_app in their latest $18M in Series A funding. 🙌 More on how Altro is helping bring financial power to all from @bayareawriter and @TechCrunch here: https://t.co/Pc09s1chf2
63 million Americans are unbanked or underbanked, so we raised $18M to fix that. Read more about how Altro’s democratizing credit and bringing financial empowerment to all via @bayareawriter of @TechCrunch:
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@SoLoFunds releases the SoLo Wallet and seeks to empower borrowers https://t.co/GUrFOTFlpw via @ZDNet & Thank you @e_zimmer1
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Introducing @altro_app 💡 West is proud to have partnered with the Altro team on their rebrand and launch. Visit https://t.co/jMcVqVUgaT to listen to the real-life stories of Altro users.
Perch Credit is now Altro. Altro means "other". We believe that if given the opportunity, knowledge, and resources, us “others” will change the world for the better. Download the Altro app and start building your credit and financial power. Visit https://t.co/9Af51az2At
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Super inspired by the thoughtful questions, genuine curiosity, and thoroughness of the @devcolororg community 💫
“Brand is the sum total of the interactions a customer has with a company - how they feel about you, how they interact, every button they click on. Brand is about identifying & amplifying your core truths.”🤯 Our founders downloaded 💎 with @west_studios_ #devcoloraccelerator
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Very excited about this next step for @solofunds and their SoLo Causes launch. Helping underserved communities has always been the SoLo mission, now users can also give back through partnerships with @Habitat_org and @UnitedWay. Read more here:
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Had a most excellent conversation on investor value-add with @JoannaRees and @wen_xs. Thanks @CogX_Festival.
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Happening now! @JoannaRees @pjux and @wen_xs on how investors should lift their founders beyond just capital 📈
Our speakers await you. Catch, Value added from investors featuring @wen_xs @JoannaRees @pjux Join the conversation https://t.co/cRNQm1Ou1J
#cogx2021
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With hiring ramping up in 2021, companies need to ask themselves how they will bring their brands to life in a virtual world to attract the best talent. 💡Managing Partner @JoannaRees shares her 3 strategies with @CSQMag
https://t.co/usu9OFyeo7
csq.com
Competition for employees this year is fierce.
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Loved chatting with @SeanDeLaney23 about building defensible brands. Thanks for having me @WhatGotYouThere!
This week's episode with @JoannaRees is out! Joanna is a Managing Partner at West, a venture studio that designs, builds, and launches purpose-driven brands. Joanna talks about: ⚡Venture Capital ⚡Entrepreneurship ⚡Brand Building + More! WATCH👇 https://t.co/IRqKA7yjHO
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Use this opportunity to reach out to your networks virtually, says @JoannaRees. "I would encourage any woman trying to raise capital, really use time and effort to build relationships in small bites." #SmallBizTownHall
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There's still time to RSVP. Don't miss our Managing Partner @JoannaRees in conversation with @Inc on opportunities for women small-business owners. #SmallBizTownHall
TODAY: Join us for a virtual conversation on some of the challenges impacting women small-business owners. Hear from business experts @iBrittDavis, @JoannaRees, Jessica Hayes-Stallings and Jill Sasso in this #SmallBizTownHall. Register to attend:
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We must diversify the boardroom. Join Managing Partner @west_studios_, @JoannaRees at #CogX2021 to learn how. Her venture studio has seen the design and launch of world-class brands from #Twitter to @gofundme. 🔗 https://t.co/GFlo99uMXb
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💡@yarbroughcam @keeganwalden are the real deal. Congratulations to the entire @torchlabs on your latest funding from @obviousvc Great read from @MMCandyCheng @berber_jin1 on what's next for Torch
businessinsider.com
Obvious Ventures' Hoang-To believes that Torch, a leadership development platform, can become a billion-dollar company.
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Congrats @remrise on their latest launch. Looking pretty 😎✌️
Due to our relentless passion for perfection, we’ve devoted the past year to enhancing efficacy and now are so excited to share with you our new product line and website. Check out the full post ---> https://t.co/7wtKQi1ACO
#sleep #wellness #goodnightsleep
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After years of development, @knowyourcor is launching a first-of-its-kind research study. We are proud to be a part of this journey with @bobme and the entire COR team. Explore what we've been building and apply to participate here 👉
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Congratulations to @rodneybwilliams @TravisHoloway and the entire @solofunds team on this milestone! https://t.co/CNZjCSao3K
@TechCrunch
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SoLo Funds wants to replace payday lenders with a community-based, market-driven model for individual lending, and now has $10 million to expand its
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Proud of the work @SetupGet is doing to bring community online for older adults.
Thanks to Kerry Hannon from the @nytimes for highlighting @SetupGet as a resource for older adults looking for remote classes and programs! Read more about GetSetUp in the NY Times: https://t.co/0UGcmw2IkK
#GetSetUp #education #olderadults #seniors #remotelearning #community
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"Just as athletes would never compete without coaches, neither should professionals." - West's @JoannaRees shares her thoughts on finding a mentor during the pandemic @FastCompany
https://t.co/vS3H3brm2k
fastcompany.com
In our Zoom-heavy times, it's a great time to grab the attention of an experienced leader.
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Friday's @StoryLouisville Startup Chowdown will feature @west_studios_ Strategist Delfina Sitar and Managing Director @stacystp. Register for this event today!
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