Rachelle Snyder

Here are the top new startups in Santa Cruz Monterey that you should keep your eye on in 2025: https://lnkd.in/gFeG8tyk

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A few weeks ago, I was at Techstars Los Angeles Accelerator Meeting with a dozen different companies. - I love getting to help people bring their vision to the life. - Seeing their products start as seeds and then become reality. - Building the future in emerging tech or any industry. It always reminds me of the reason I founded First Principles. ↳ To improve the human condition, one product at a time. There can be tough days in the journey for founding teams: - Losing deals you spend hours, weeks, or even months developing. - Investing time testing great ideas only to discover no one cares. - Creating good content no one reads or bad content everyone loves 🙂. - Sacrificing time and focus when with family and friends. But being in a room full of motivated people at the earliest phases of the journey always re-energizes my personal mission. Because nothing feels better than helping others to have an impact on a seemingly intractable problem.

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🚀 Diving Into Our Project with CSBA! We’re thrilled to share our latest explainer video for the California School Boards Association, crafted to educate viewers about the role and impact of School Board Members. The video breaks down the duties, election process, and key qualities that make an effective board member. 🎥 Here’s what we did: Told their story: We crafted a compelling narrative that clearly explained the important responsibilities of board members and the value they bring to the community. Brought it to life: Using engaging 2D animation combined with a spokesperson, we made complex information accessible and visually appealing. A spokesperson adds a personal touch, guiding viewers through the content and making it feel more relatable. Made it flow: The result is a video that’s easy to follow, captivating, and designed to hold the viewer’s attention from start to finish. ⬇ Take a look and see how we helped CSBA share their message. Let’s discuss how we can do the same for your organization! #EmployeeEngagement #Onboarding #VideoSolutions #HRInnovation #HR

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REMINDER: Deadline approaching. CCCAOE’s Fall 2024 Call for Breakout Session Proposals! Deadline to Submit: August 23, 2024 The theme for 2024: Shaping a Sustainable Future for California’s Diverse Workforce Your CCCAOE professional development planning committee for the Spring 2024 Conference has aligned the conference strands with Vision 2030 and the feedback you provided in the 2023 Survey. We are looking for proposals focusing on the Adult Learner, Student-Centered Strategies, Work-based Learning, and the Future of Work. We want to HIGHLIGHT the tremendously innovative work happening all across the state. CCCAOE invites proposals that foster discovery and problem-solving through idea-sharing and community building. We strongly encourage proposals that include a panel of presenters, voices of students, and sessions that provide practical tools and hands-on learning to take back to campuses. The sessions should be INNOVATIVE, FRESH, and ENGAGE the audience. Presenters should seek to amplify the how and why of practices, strategies, or models and to facilitate reflection and engagement that helps translate VISION into communities of practice—ultimately guiding and inspiring the actionable work for our members back to campuses. We will accept 30 well-rounded, impactful sessions for the 6 strands listed below. All Breakout Sessions will be held on Thursday, October 24, 5 from each strand. Sessions that offer hands-on learning are encouraged. Submit your proposal today! Submission Deadline: August 23, 2024 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdvZFCM #CCCAOEFall24 #Careers4all #CTE #HigherEducation #WorkforceSuccess #educationispower #leadership #careereducation #studentsuccess #education #ProfessionalDevelopment #CommunityCollege #Educators #CollaborationforEducation #EmpoweringStudents #californiacommunitycollege #careercollaboration #Vision2030

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There are more than a few reasons why life here in Los Angeles is grand but one of them is the inspiration I get from the small but mighty non-profits that continue to make our city better. One is Public Matters, founded by Mike Blockstein and Reanne Estrada. If you want a break from the news cycle, have a look at this article titled "Conspiratorial Joy Lives Here."

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California's K-12 public schools are facing significant challenges with declining enrollment driven by factors like the California exodus, shifting housing trends, and declining birth rates. This trend not only impacts funding but also calls for schools to rethink how they connect with families and adapt to a changing demographic landscape. At Method Schools, we believe these challenges also present opportunities for innovation and growth. By understanding the root causes of enrollment declines and listening to the needs of families, schools can create tailored solutions that build trust, foster engagement, and deliver exceptional education experiences. Our latest blog explores these issues and offers insights into how schools can adapt through strategic marketing, community engagement, and innovation. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gcQS2YKD Let’s start the conversation: What strategies do you think schools should adopt to address declining enrollment? Share your thoughts below! 💬 #Education #K12 #Enrollment #Marketing #Innovation #CaliforniaSchools #MethodSchools

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CCCAOE’s Fall 2024 Call for Breakout Session Proposals is open! Deadline to Submit: August 23, 2024 The theme for 2024: Shaping a Sustainable Future for California’s Diverse Workforce Your CCCAOE professional development planning committee for the Spring 2024 Conference has aligned the conference strands with Vision 2030 and the feedback you provided in the 2023 Survey. We are looking for proposals focusing on the Adult Learner, Student-Centered Strategies, Work-based Learning, and the Future of Work. We want to HIGHLIGHT the tremendously innovative work happening all across the state. CCCAOE invites proposals that foster discovery and problem-solving through idea-sharing and community building. We strongly encourage proposals that include a panel of presenters, voices of students, and sessions that provide practical tools and hands-on learning to take back to campuses. The sessions should be INNOVATIVE, FRESH, and ENGAGE the audience. Presenters should seek to amplify the how and why of practices, strategies, or models and to facilitate reflection and engagement that helps translate VISION into communities of practice—ultimately guiding and inspiring the actionable work for our members back to campuses. We will accept 30 well-rounded, impactful sessions for the 6 strands listed below. All Breakout Sessions will be held on Thursday, October 24, 5 from each strand. Sessions that offer hands-on learning are encouraged. Submit your proposal today! Submission Deadline: August 23, 2024 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdvZFCM #CCCAOEFall24 #Careers4all #CTE #HigherEducation #WorkforceSuccess #educationispower #leadership #careereducation #studentsuccess #education #ProfessionalDevelopment #CommunityCollege #Educators #CollaborationforEducation #EmpoweringStudents #californiacommunitycollege #careercollaboration #Vision2030

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Friend Raman Frey is a master at convening interesting people to focus and work on interesting challenges. His latest event is coming up August 9-11 in Northern California. It is the first immersive weekend devoted to learning about circular and regenerative economic practices. We invite you to immerse yourself in nature and community, and to explore how we can consciously and effectively respond to the Earth's call for regeneration. If you find yourself wondering what *you* can do as the full effects of climate change are upon us, I urge to take the first step and come to this multi-day retreat. Retreat Objectives - Gain a basic understanding of the circular and regenerative economics frameworks, which challenge traditional assumptions and explore innovative approaches to a thriving civilization in harmony with a thriving natural world. - Explore the interconnectedness of human society and the earth’s ecosystems in the anthropocene era. Reflect on how your personal transformation can contribute to global regeneration. - Learn simple yet powerful practices to directly experience the regenerative power of nature, fostering a deeper connection with the biosphere. - Acquire strategies for turning eco-anxiety into regenerative action, while promoting mental well-being in the face of environmental challenges. - Develop an action plan for implementing regenerative initiatives in your personal and professional life, with guidance and feedback from experienced facilitators. By the end of the retreat, participants will have gained essential knowledge, skills, and inspiration to contribute to the regeneration of our world. Our response to climate change is an #allhands activity. If nothing else it's prudent to consider what courses of action are available to you, that are within your capability to pursue, and more importantly, to build community with other like-minded people in advance of any action you may need to take. Link for event in comments. #regenerative_economics #circular_economy #climateaction

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"We figured out what we really need to do to not only stay afloat, but to really thrive." We love this feature of the CLTRE EveryDay Creative program by KCRA 3 & My58 Television, especially hearing about how our past program impacted alumnus Samuel Parkinson of Topstitch Production! Applications are now open for EveryDay Creative! Apply by Sept 8th to get practical tools, resources and support from industry experts to grow your business, organization, or projects. Learn more at bit.ly/liCLTREEveryDay24

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Hey Oregon and SW Washington startups! It's time to SHOW OFF and let the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network community acknowledge and celebrate your company at the 2024 Oregon Entrepreneurship Awards! Nominate yourself (or another individual or company) in one (or more) of the following categories. ➤ Early, Growth and Development Stage Awards* that encompass a variety of criteria including financial achievement, traction, team and social impact. ➤ Entrepreneurial Achievement* recognizes a founder or co-founding team who have led their company to success while demonstrating outstanding leadership. ➤ Community Catalyst recognizes an individual or community organization that creates opportunities for connection, education and services in support of founders and entrepreneurs. ➤ Trailblazer will be awarded to an individual company that has demonstrated creativity, originality, and entrepreneurial spirit in its pursuit of new ideas and innovative solutions. Successfully paving a new way in existing markets, or creating new ones, through their strategies, products, services or approaches in their industries. * Note: Eligible nominees must be for-profit companies, based in Oregon or SW Washington, and incorporated no earlier than 2014. oen.org/nominate

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Aspiring Entrepreneurs Over 55 in San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties🌟 Are you dreaming of starting your own business venture? Join fellow like-minded entrepreneurs on an exciting journey to launch and grow your enterprise - whether it's a small passion project or a larger endeavor! Don't miss our ENCOREpreneurship Program Orientation on Thursday, July 25 at 6 PM. Attend via Zoom to learn more about this amazing opportunity. 🚀 Connect with ambitious go-getters, gain invaluable insights, and take the first steps towards turning your entrepreneurial vision into a thriving reality!   Join us for an orientation about the ENCOREpreneurship Program   Thursday, July 25 @6pm.   Zoom registration:   📣 Here is what some participant said about our four-week workshop: The four-week course motivated me to get out of my head and start organizing an action plan by building a canvas model. Ron genuinely cares about supporting people's growth and helping to achieve their dreams. The team remained engaged and provided feedback in a supportive environment which turned the usually isolating experience of building a business into something empowering and collaborative. MY Thank you so much for sharing your expertise in the class, without your help and guidance, I won’t be able to learn how to prepare a business model canvas. Congrats to your program and more power!!! ES The ENCOREpreneurship Program is a collaboration between Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and Phase2Careers. The ENCOREPRENEURSHIP Program is targeted for entrepreneurs who live in San Mateo and Santa Counties and selected spots in Alameda County. Also, be age 55 or over. 😉   At our ENCOREpreneurship Orientation 7/25@ 6 PM on Zoom), discover an incredible opportunity to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey: 📚 Learn about the upcoming 4-week Intensive Bootcamp, covering essential topics for aspiring business owners: ·      Key considerations when starting a business ·      Current trends for Over 55 entrepreneurs ·      Valuable resources to leverage 🎓 Get a sneak peek at our short-term classes: ·      Marketing ·      Accessing Funding ·      Forming a Legal Entity ·      SEO & Social Media Mastery ·      Crafting a Winning Business Pitch ·      And more! 📈 Gain access to exclusive program services: ·      One-on-one coaching ·      Website development assistance ·      Special grant opportunities ·      Networking with fellow entrepreneurs ✅ To be eligible for this transformative ENCOREpreneurship Program at no cost, you must complete the intake process from Renaissance. Seize this incredible chance to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality! Save your spot now. Zoom registration:   https://lnkd.in/grJvRpPg #EncoreEntrepreneurs #BusinessBootcamp #EntrepreneurResources #Over55Startups #SanMateoCounty #SantaClaraCounty  

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🌟 Attn Non-Profits: Let's partner for Authentic & Powerful Storytelling! 🌟 We’re excited to announce a bigger vertical at Scopio, designed to empower nonprofits through the art of storytelling. Scopio has worked with UNEP beat plastics campaign, Photographed the Obama's books with the black community, brought in artists to design the float parade in New York and published a historic book on COVID. We are announcing a bigger push for storytelling. Our mission at Scopio is to elevate underrepresented voices by connecting organizations with diverse and talented graphic designers, illustrators, photographers, and videographers. We believe partnering with larger organizations gives people a microphone they never had before, and new voices shows the world new and impactful ideas/humanizes! Why Partner with Scopio? By partnering with Scopio, your nonprofit can: 1. Hire Diverse Creatives: Access a network of skilled artists from various backgrounds. 2. Elevate Your Story: Share your mission and impact through compelling visual narratives. 3. Include more Underrepresented Voices: Help bring the stories of diverse communities to the forefront. We’re launching this initiative with powerful organizations committed to making a difference. Together, we can amplify the voices that matter and create impactful stories that resonate. Interested in Partnering? We invite nonprofits to reach out and join us in this mission. Let's work together to bring storytellers forward and make a lasting impact. Book a time on my Linked in or contact us here: https://lnkd.in/g7rDYzVA #nonprofits #designers #campaigns #Marketing #NGO

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In my early days at Madera Unified, I believed that only numbers mattered. Quantitative data was king, and qualitative feedback felt like fluff. But everything changed when I genuinely embraced the strategic planning process (LCAP) in California. Listening to our community—students, parents, and educators—revealed the true power of qualitative insights as the best leading indicators. After conducting hundreds of focus groups, listening sessions, and empathy interviews, I recognized the immense value of authentic, raw voices. However, gathering this feedback was time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly to scale. Then came a game-changing moment. A chance meeting with Jamin Brazil, a market research visionary, and Estrella Cortez, my assistant from Madera Unified who joined us at Parsec Education, sparked a groundbreaking idea. Why not harness cutting-edge technology to transform feedback collection? By using video, audio, and text submissions, we could capture the authentic voices of our community at scale. And so, Parsec Real was born. #Education #EdTech #Innovation #QualitativeData #ParsecReal

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Have you howled with Rahwoo (Ryan) Kudar yet? The fearless founder supporter, San Diego superfan, Padres papa. Ryan is the Managing Director of Techstars San Diego powered by San Diego State University, a name so long we needed a water break in the middle of reading it. But it's one epic partnership. He was one of the main architects helping to bring this program to our fine city. It’s a natural fit; our tech scene is heating up and the addition of an anchor like TechStars only helps the howl. Sure, this program is a pup at only 2 years old, but he’s been sharing his wisdom with founders for years. Did you know that Techstars Anywhere, a program he ran for nearly 8 years, is “headquartered” here in San Diego? Effectively bringing founders' and investors' eyes from across the country (globe?) to our fine city. We do more than surf here! We build startups, and then we surf. As a younger coyote, Ryan worked at tech legends like EcoATM, Yahoo, and eBay. Getting his marketing chops with some of the greats. This coyote can tell a story. Here’s what really warmed my heart. When the Social Coyote was just a tiny pup, Ryan asked what I was up to. Most likely coming off a failed startup, I said, “I've got this little pack and a concept to help SD” not sure I’ve heard a mightier howl! He’s a supporter of builders of all types: tech, science, the written word, and AI coyote generators. Ryan brings powerful energy to this city and such humble, approachable leadership. If I haven’t met him yet, I’d extend a paw and say Howlo. Thank you for all you do for our fine city, Ryan. Howl yeah! -- There are only 2 ways to receive a Custom Coyote Clone: - Be a fearless advocate for our San Diego ecosystem - Invite your pack to leave their dens and join The Social Coyote in the San Diego tech and entrepreneurship community Get connected with the pack here: howl.thesocialcoyote.com

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LA's #19Strong community colleges are excited to partner with Mayor Karen Bass and the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board to employ, retain, and advance older workers in LA's growing economy as detailed in the City of Los Angeles' newly released AdvantAGE plan.   With private sector employers facing labor shortages and a need for experienced workers in city public agencies, Angelenos 50+ are an important part of our future workforce. We know their learning curves into new careers are shorter and they play a vital role in the mentorship of younger workers.  Our colleges are best prepared to give older Angelenos the skills they need to meet the needs of employers as was detailed in community meetings and data shared during the development of the AdvantAGE plan.   Acquiring the skills needed to meet these demands can be as simple as finding a college program that is right for you at https://ccla.com/. To read the full AdvantAGE press release visit: https://lnkd.in/gufRF_U5

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#Founders present your #startup and get excellent #feedback! #startupecosystem

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The 251 participants in the Los Angeles Community College District’s new guaranteed basic income program have received the first of 12 monthly $1,000 payments. LAist spoke with some of these students to learn more about how they’re using that money — and how they’re starting to think about their futures now that they have a little extra cash. 🔗 https://ow.ly/MpU950UtCSk ✍️ Julia Barajas and Adolfo Guzman-Lopez 📸 Courtesy Adriana Orea

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The BOOST pilot program is already making a difference in the lives of L.A. community college students! This guaranteed income initiative is helping Los Angeles Community College District students pursuing health careers tackle financial hurdles so they can focus on achieving their academic and career goals. Programs like BOOST show the power of investing in young people and paving the way for a brighter, more equitable future. We’re proud to partner with the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Los Angeles Southwest College, Los Angeles City College, and East Los Angeles College in piloting this innovative program to boost student success and build pathways to mobility. Read more in LAist : https://lnkd.in/ggDDe3x6

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