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These Black and Latino UMass Boston tech students got the best news ever

These Black and Latino UMass Boston tech students got the best news ever

by william.brah | Dec 19, 2017 | Internships

The New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA) has selected ten UMass Boston students as 2018 Hack.Diversity Fellows. They’ll receive career coaching, a summer internship with mentoring, and if all goes as planned, a full-time position, at a fast growing tech...
Building a Blueprint for Supporting Gender Diversity in Entrepreneurship

Building a Blueprint for Supporting Gender Diversity in Entrepreneurship

by william.brah | Nov 2, 2015 | Focus On Founders, Fundraising, General, Mentoring, News and Events, Startups, Views, Women Rising In Tech

Lauren Tracey, founder of X-Factor Films: “Our business model has evolved significantly with the help of the business community at the VDC and their ability to think outside the box.” Why aren’t more women like Lauren connected to the valuable...
Covrd, A FinTech Aid for the Sharing Economy

Covrd, A FinTech Aid for the Sharing Economy

by christianvialva | Oct 15, 2015 | Fundraising, Innovation, Startups

Many think of work in the sharing economy, such as driving for Uber, as secondary—jobs that folks with some initiative are doing in their off hours to supplement income from a more steady position. In some cases, that’s true. But the reality is that many rely on these...
Playing Catch-up Is No Way to Get Ahead

Playing Catch-up Is No Way to Get Ahead

by christianvialva | Sep 10, 2015 | Focus On Founders, General, Incubators, Innovation, Views

The Flaw in Silicon Valley’s Diversity Approach   With its glass walls and windows overlooking the Boston harbor, the Venture Development Center (VDC), located at UMass Boston, can sometimes feel like a bubble. As you walk through the glass doors at the...

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