Melani Gordon

CNote is an AI-powered cash management platform unlocking the trillion dollar community finance sector to help corporations, foundations and individuals achieve better returns and liquidity while driving positive community development. Corporate leaders including Apple, Mastercard, Patagonia, PayPal and Netflix use CNote’s platform to advance their diversity, equity and inclusion goals by authentically supporting low-income communities and communities of color. They earn returns comparable to what conventional products yield—while providing essential capital to minority depository institutions (MDIs), community development financial institutions (CDFIs), low-income designated (LID) credit unions and other impact finance organizations. Individuals can also invest through the platform to support an economy that works for everyone. CNote founders Catherine Berman, CEO, and Yuliya Tarasava, COO, launched CNote in 2016 with a mission to close the wealth gap through financial innovation. Based in Oakland, California, CNote is a Certified B Corporation and is GIIRS rated.

This is not your typical startup fund. If youre new to angel investing, a seasoned angel investor, or curious about it, youll fit right in. You can invest with us, at your own pace, regardless of your budget. We leverage our community of Venture Partners (you) to FIND, EVALUATE, FUND, and SUPPORT great founders and companies.

CNote is an AI-powered cash management platform unlocking the trillion dollar community finance sector to help corporations, foundations and individuals achieve better returns and liquidity while driving positive community development. Corporate leaders including Apple, Mastercard, Patagonia, PayPal and Netflix use CNote’s platform to advance their diversity, equity and inclusion goals by authentically supporting low-income communities and communities of color. They earn returns comparable to what conventional products yield—while providing essential capital to minority depository institutions (MDIs), community development financial institutions (CDFIs), low-income designated (LID) credit unions and other impact finance organizations. Individuals can also invest through the platform to support an economy that works for everyone. CNote founders Catherine Berman, CEO, and Yuliya Tarasava, COO, launched CNote in 2016 with a mission to close the wealth gap through financial innovation. Based in Oakland, California, CNote is a Certified B Corporation and is GIIRS rated.

Evolution is a global coaching, consulting, and investment firm that partners with companies at all stages to drive long-term, holistic success through leadership development, culture, and DEI programs. Our services range from executive coaching to leadership assessments and culture development, all designed to help organizations build scalable, high-performing teams and cultures. With a team of 55+ full-time Partners and serving over 450 clients, we work with visionary companies such as Slack, Glassdoor, Abercrombie, Radiology Partners, Dave, System1, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. At Evolution, we believe that businesses and their leaders have the power to change the world. By focusing on developing consciousness at all levels of the organization—the individual ("I"), the relational ("We"), and the procedural and structural ("IT")—we facilitate sustainable transformation. Our approach ensures that shifts in beliefs are supported by changes in behaviors, leading to lasting impact. Through our comprehensive services, we help organizations navigate the complexities of scaling culture, developing leadership, and implementing effective DEI initiatives, ultimately fostering environments where businesses can thrive and drive global change.

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

This is not your typical startup fund. If youre new to angel investing, a seasoned angel investor, or curious about it, youll fit right in. You can invest with us, at your own pace, regardless of your budget. We leverage our community of Venture Partners (you) to FIND, EVALUATE, FUND, and SUPPORT great founders and companies.

National lender serving BIPOC, veteran, LGBTQ+, & women-owned businesses, as well as businesses in LMI zones & those committed to diverse hiring practices. Helping accelerate business growth through our Revenue-Based Funding products & Advisory Services. Together, we can create more jobs, increase your revenues and bottom line, and provide more growth capital to help your business. We’re backed by the nation’s top philanthropic organizations, so that we can fund you with the right capital.