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Ulu in Action – February 2023
Clint Korver and Miriam Rivera were named among the top 100 DEI power asset managers for Ulu Ventures’ work supporting diverse firms and promoting a
On a Mission to Make Hiring Efficient and Fair – Anonymously
Ulupreneur Aline Lerner didn’t know what she wanted to be when she grew up but was launched in the right direction at an early age.
Helping Those Challenged by the Aging Journey
The intergenerational connections forged by being raised by a single mom and her maternal grandmother inspired Ulupreneur Madeline Dangerfield-Cha’s world view and fueled her passions.
Thought Leadership
When SAFEs Aren’t SAFE
As seed-stage investors, we at Ulu Ventures are lucky to cross paths with entrepreneurs who are tackling the next great set of challenges across the
Evaluating Seed-Stage Startups
A Rubric for Evaluating Seed-Stage Investments 2.5 This is an updated version of our much-read original investment rubric. Read our quick FAQs about the Ulu
Promoting Diversity on Startup Boards
Founders have a responsibility to their investors to try and create the best outcome. Having diverse board members makes fiduciary sense because companies where boards
Founder Stories
On a Mission to Make Hiring Efficient and Fair – Anonymously
Ulupreneur Aline Lerner didn’t know what she wanted to be when she grew up but was launched in the right direction at an early age.
Helping Those Challenged by the Aging Journey
The intergenerational connections forged by being raised by a single mom and her maternal grandmother inspired Ulupreneur Madeline Dangerfield-Cha’s world view and fueled her passions.
Creating Tech-Enabled Custom Hair Solutions
Solving hair-care problems for Black women has been a lifelong journey for Ulupreneur Ifueko Igbinedion. One of eight daughters, she and her sisters spent countless
Ulu in Action
Ulu in Action – January 2023
In January, yet another Ulu Ventures unicorn, Zum, raised $140M and our portfolio firm Habu was acquired! Lobby: Elevate | Founders of Color Summit Lobby
Ulu in Action – December 2023
We celebrate Ulu Ventures’ 15th anniversary as we start 2024! Thanks to Ulupreneurs who have created Ulu continues to be a financially-driven firm first, makes
Ulu in Action – November 2023
November marks the season for giving thanks but we are always grateful for our amazing founders. Two Ulupreneurs were named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List,
Founder Resources
Why Founders Need to Design Experiments
Designing Seed Stage Experiments The most successful entrepreneurs are passionate learners; they seek to acquire in-depth knowledge about their business as quickly as possible on
Fundraising Tips for Early Stage Founders
According to a new report by Latin Donor Collaborative, US Latinos GDP is a critical force in the recovery of the economy and key in
When it Comes to Market Analysis, it’s Bottoms-Up!
As a venture firm, we want to see our portfolio companies go after big market opportunities by encouraging them to conduct experiments in order to
