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IT leaders turn to HBCUs for future IT talent

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We do this by engaging students beyond career fairs, through classroom industry presentations, networking, mentorship, externships/co-ops, internships, and strategic investments,” says Blue Cross NC CIO Jo Abernathy. HBCU students and alumni attend an intern social at the Durham Bulls game with Employee Network, AABEN.

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Egypt’s e-commerce platform Wasla nabs $9 million from retail finance provider Contact

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Contact has been in the business of consumer finance since 2001, while Wasla was founded in 2018 by former Serag Meneassy and Taymour Sabry , both ex-Rocket Internet entrepreneurs, and investment banker Mahmoud El Said. “It’s It aggregates deals for a network of over 100, local and regional, e-commerce merchants.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: #OpenToWork reality check, deck-free pitching, ARR growth lessons

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In an excerpt from her new book “Breaking into Venture,” SemperVirens General Partner Allison Baum Gates revisits her early days as an investor, when establishing deal flow and networking were skills she’d yet to acquire. ” Should you post that you’re #OpenToWork?

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Generative AI & data: Potential in cybersecurity if the risks can be curtailed

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Back in 2001, as I was just entering the venture industry, I remember the typical VC reaction to a start-up pitch was, “Can’t Microsoft replicate your product with 20 people and a few months of effort, given the resources they have?” Artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023 feels a bit like déjà vu to me.

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19 organizations advancing women in tech

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Today’s networking and advocacy landscape finds a growing array of programs and organizations for girls, women, and anyone who identifies as a woman — and plenty are also open to male allies. It includes after-school clubs, summer courses and programs, and career advice and networking support for college students. TechLadies.

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What Executives Should Know About Shift-Left Security

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By Zachary Malone, SE Academy Manager at Palo Alto Networks The term “shift left” is a reference to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) that describes the phases of the process developers follow to create an application. The term was first coined by Larry Smith in 2001. How did the term shift-left security originate? We can help.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: 11 PLG tactics, addressing copycat stigma, ‘unicorn glut’ theory

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The right coaching and a strong network can help many entrepreneurs land a sizable seed round, but that money reflects investor confidence, not market demand. “We’ve seen that all before … what’s new-ish (at least since 2001) is the massive overhang of growth investments that will take startups years to grow into,” he wrote.

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