Kalon Gutierrez

What Laurel Mintz and Fabric VC are doing to change the current and long-standing suboptimal standards of venture capital is truly inspiring. The VC industry has historically been dominated by a narrow demographic, often overlooking the incredible potential that diverse founders bring to the table. Laurel's work is a breath of fresh air, showing that by supporting a wider range of voices and perspectives, we can achieve more innovative and successful outcomes. Her dedication to fostering an inclusive environment where all entrepreneurs have the opportunity to thrive is not just admirable, but necessary for the future of business. As a woman entrepreneur myself, I understand the challenges that come with navigating a landscape that hasn't always been welcoming or equitable. That's why I am so grateful for leaders like Laurel, who are not just talking about change but actively making it happen! #DEI #Entrepreneurship

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🛍️ Retailers: you can say goodbye to excess inventory headaches! Ganas Ventures is proud to invest in LiquiDonate, the tech that makes it happen, in community. Disney Petit, MBA, and the LiquiDonate team are transforming how retailers manage returns and inventory sustainably. Get in touch with Disney to learn more. #circulareconomy

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Introducing Pear Consumer Circle: Empowering Early-Stage Consumer Founders We’re thrilled to unveil the Pear Consumer Circle, a dynamic community crafted for early-stage consumer founders who are navigating the unique challenges of building and scaling consumer companies. This initiative is the brainchild of my partner, Warren Shaeffer, a seasoned entrepreneur who has founded three companies and deeply understands the hurdles faced by consumer startups. Our inaugural in-person event will take place on August 21st at Pear Studio in San Francisco, featuring an exclusive fireside chat with Sam Chaudhary, co-founder and CEO of ClassDojo. ClassDojo is a transformative D2C platform that has won the hearts of over 50 million parents and students worldwide. This is just the beginning—future events will spotlight visionary leaders like Eddy Lu, co-founder and CEO of @GOAT, Charlie Cheever, co-founder of Quora, and Vlad Tenev, co-founder and CEO of Robinhood, among others. How to Get Involved: -Join Us on August 21st: If you’re in the Bay Area and believe you’re a great fit for this community, we’d love to have you. Sign up using the link below and be part of a transformative evening. - Online Community: We’re also launching an exclusive online community for consumer founders. Given the focus on quality engagement, space is currently limited to those who have raised a pre-seed round. If you’re interested, please comment below to express your interest. -Explore PearX: For early-stage founders looking for comprehensive support, don’t miss PearX, our boutique accelerator program. Applications open on August 20th, and this year we’re running a dedicated track for B2C and B2B2C founders. Pear VC The Pear Consumer Circle is more than just a network—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of consumer innovators. We’re excited to build this community with you and look forward to helping you scale new heights. Registration page for the in-person event: https://lu.ma/6168bxbf

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$56M in funding for female founders, Mormon moms, and the best in beauty – my top consumer stories this week: ♡ Women’s Health & Beauty ♡ - Seen raises $9M Series A - Helaina raises $45M Series B to bring human lactoferrin to market - Allure announces the Best of Beauty 2024 winners - Elle's September beauty launches they’re obsessed with ♡ Media, Entertainment & Creator ♡ - Zuck makes WhatsApp Meta’s crown jewel -LinkedIn ranks #1 as the most important social platform for CEOs - Eva, an entertainment booking platform, raises $2M and expands to more cities ♡ E-Commerce, Retail & Social ♡ - 'Mormon Wives’ Puts Momfluencers’ Selling Power in the Spotlight - BoF introduces the BoF 500 Class of 2024 ♡ Tech, Business, & Investing ♡ - VC has a sexual harassment problem. One woman has a plan to change it - LinkedIn reveals the top startups of 2024 in the US - KPMG shares their Q2 2024 M&A Trends in consumer and retail report - Millionaires can afford their dream homes. They’re renting instead You can read more in this week's issue of ICYMI: https://lnkd.in/gE9aRWwp #consumernews #litrendingtopics

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It’s painful to remember how many good opportunities I and other investors I respect have had to pass on because founders acted on bad advice that made their companies not venture-backable. Hopefully, the post below will help founders avoid some of the most common pitfalls in raising their early financing rounds.

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What's your vision for #EarthDay2024 ?

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