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17 days ago
I've had the privilege to spend my career building communities. From co-founding @blavity and @afro.tech with @morgandebaun to launching @collidecapital with @brian_hollins, the throughline has always been the same: build for the most deserving, not the most privileged.Today, I'm proud to announce the close of an oversubscribed $95M Fund II at Collide Capital.What Brian Hollins and I aimed to build was not just a fund. The goal was an ecosystem. Now, 5 years later, we have backed 75+ portfolio companies and had 5 exits. We've are activating a network around our founders, partners, and a community of operators and investors that continue to support one anotherThe check is just the beginning — the ecosystem is the product.To every founder, LP, and person who trusted us with this mission: thank you. We're just getting started.Full story in @techcrunch. Big thank you to @dominicmadori for the amazing coverage.
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I've had the privilege to spend my career building communities. From co-founding @blavity and @afro.tech with @morgandebaun to launching @collidecapital with @brian_hollins , the throughline has always been the same: build for the most deserving, not the most privileged. Today, I'm proud to announce the close of an oversubscribed $95M Fund II at Collide Capital. What Brian Hollins and I aimed to build was not just a fund. The goal was an ecosystem. Now, 5 years later, we have backed 75+ portfolio companies and had 5 exits. We've are activating a network around our founders, partners, and a community of operators and investors that continue to support one another The check is just the beginning — the ecosystem is the product. To every founder, LP, and person who trusted us with this mission: thank you. We're just getting started. Full story in @techcrunch . Big thank you to @dominicmadori for the amazing coverage.
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1 month ago
Founder Circle 2025 Cohort #1 starts March 4th with exclusive opening remarks on the State of VC from Blavity Co-Founder & Collide Capital General Partner, @poetryaaronThings are moving FAST in the startup world—you don’t want to miss this. Sign up today at the link in bio—before it’s too late!
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Founder Circle 2025 Cohort #1 starts March 4th with exclusive opening remarks on the State of VC from Blavity Co-Founder & Collide Capital General Partner, @poetryaaron Things are moving FAST in the startup world—you don’t want to miss this. 🔥 🔗 Sign up today at the link in bio—before it’s too late!
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1 year ago
‍ We can't wait to connect with you all at #SFTechWeek!We've got an exciting event on October 8th co-hosted by the @nasdaqcenter! Hear from founders at @slang_ai and @get_revi dropping insights on their pre-seed to Series A journey, with Collide’s Aaron Samuels leading the convo.Bonus: 5 founders will pitch live to a room full of investors. ️Big thanks to our event sponsor, @microsoftforstartups. Tap in with them to learn more about the initiative to bring AI tools, credits, and expert support to help founders go big.Link in bio to join the waitlist and get updates from us.
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🧑🏽‍💻📍 We can't wait to connect with you all at #SFTechWeek! We've got an exciting event on October 8th co-hosted by the @nasdaqcenter ! Hear from founders at @slang_ai and @get_revi dropping insights on their pre-seed to Series A journey, with Collide’s Aaron Samuels leading the convo. Bonus: 5 founders will pitch live to a room full of investors. 🗣️ Big thanks to our event sponsor, @microsoftforstartups . Tap in with them to learn more about the initiative to bring AI tools, credits, and expert support to help founders go big. Link in bio to join the waitlist and get updates from us.
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1 year ago
Today, Aaron Samuels (@poetryaaron) is Founder and Managing Partner of Collide Capital a $66M fund, so far, which is the first VC fund simultaneously backed by Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter. He’s also co-founder and served as COO at @Blavity, the largest global Black Media company for Millennials and Gen-Z, and @Afro.Tech, the largest Black Tech conference in the world.He began his career as a spoken word artist, and it shows in how he thinks.Get this full episode of @blacktechgreenmoney wherever you get your podcasts.
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Today, Aaron Samuels (@poetryaaron ) is Founder and Managing Partner of Collide Capital a $66M fund, so far, which is the first VC fund simultaneously backed by Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter. He’s also co-founder and served as COO at @Blavity , the largest global Black Media company for Millennials and Gen-Z, and @Afro.Tech , the largest Black Tech conference in the world. He began his career as a spoken word artist, and it shows in how he thinks. Get this full episode of @blacktechgreenmoney wherever you get your podcasts.
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2 years ago
Aaron Samuels is Founder and Managing Partner of Collide Capital a $66M fund, the first VC fund simultaneously backed by Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter. @poetryaaron also co-founder and served as COO at @Blavity, the largest global Black Media company for Millennials and Gen-Z, and AfroTech, the largest Black Tech conference in the world.On this recent episode, Aaron speaks with AfroTech’s @willlucas about the paths to becoming a VC, his $66 million fund, and the current legal landscape for investing in underrepresented founders.
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Aaron Samuels is Founder and Managing Partner of Collide Capital a $66M fund, the first VC fund simultaneously backed by Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter. @poetryaaron also co-founder and served as COO at @Blavity , the largest global Black Media company for Millennials and Gen-Z, and AfroTech, the largest Black Tech conference in the world. On this recent episode, Aaron speaks with AfroTech’s @willlucas about the paths to becoming a VC, his $66 million fund, and the current legal landscape for investing in underrepresented founders.
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2 years ago
Elevating Black voices and empowering dreams in tech! @poetryaaron shares the story behind @afro.tech, the conference that made Black tech mainstream Click the link in @repmatters_tech bio for the full story.@poetryaaron@brian_hollins@afro.tech@blavity@blckvcorg@collidecapital@Repmatters_tech#TechTrailblazers #DiversityInTech #BlackTechExcellence #TechInclusion #BlackLeadership #blackintech #afrotech #blckvc #repmatters
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Elevating Black voices and empowering dreams in tech! 🌐 @poetryaaron shares the story behind @afro.tech , the conference that made Black tech mainstream 🚀 🎥 Click the link in @repmatters_tech bio for the full story. @poetryaaron @brian_hollins @afro.tech @blavity @blckvcorg @collidecapital @Repmatters_tech #TechTrailblazers #DiversityInTech #BlackTechExcellence #TechInclusion #BlackLeadership #blackintech #afrotech #blckvc #repmatters
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2 years ago
Aaron Samuels (@poetryaaron), Founder and Managing Partner of Collide Capital, is coming to the AFROTECH™️ stage! Samuels started at Bain & Co. as a strategist before co-founding and serving as COO at @Blavity and AFROTECH™️.Secure your AFROTECH™️ Conference ticket today and learn more about our speakers by visiting the link in our bio #AFROTECH23
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Aaron Samuels (@poetryaaron ), Founder and Managing Partner of Collide Capital, is coming to the AFROTECH™️ stage!🚨 Samuels started at Bain & Co. as a strategist before co-founding and serving as COO at @Blavity and AFROTECH™️. Secure your AFROTECH™️ Conference ticket today and learn more about our speakers by visiting the link in our bio 🔗 #AFROTECH23
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2 years ago
There are only a few things I have been committed to for multiple decades, and among them: #poetry.I was 14 years old when I began competing in Poetry Slams. The first time I competed was at @provslamat @as220providence. They hadn't even finished renovating the new venue and were still working on the drywall and the lighting. The first time I performed in New York was at the @nuyoricanpoetscafe with @jivepoetic and @mobrowne. The room was packed and electric and brilliant. These rooms changed me. They helped put me on a path. As a #BlackandJewish kid from Rhode Island, they showed me the power of telling the truth so loudly that it can't be ignored. Poetry helped me love and accept myself.Now, 20 years later, I am honored to return to both of these venues this week to share new work and continue to cherish the power of words.I am feeling old. But I am filled with gratitude. Hope to see you there
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There are only a few things I have been committed to for multiple decades, and among them: #poetry. I was 14 years old when I began competing in Poetry Slams. The first time I competed was at @provslam at @as220providence . They hadn't even finished renovating the new venue and were still working on the drywall and the lighting. The first time I performed in New York was at the @nuyoricanpoetscafe with @jivepoetic and @mobrowne . The room was packed and electric and brilliant. These rooms changed me. They helped put me on a path. As a #BlackandJewish kid from Rhode Island, they showed me the power of telling the truth so loudly that it can't be ignored. Poetry helped me love and accept myself. Now, 20 years later, I am honored to return to both of these venues this week to share new work and continue to cherish the power of words. I am feeling old. But I am filled with gratitude. Hope to see you there
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2 years ago
Every step in my journey has led me toward #venturecapital whether I knew it at the time or not. I had a great time discussing @collidecapital, @blavity, @afro.tech, identity saliency, intersectionality, and more with Minnie Ingersoll from @ten.one.tenThank you @dotla for the feature & check out the #podcast athttps://dot.la/collide-capital-aaron-samuels-2660282765.html#collideonpurpose
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Every step in my journey has led me toward #venturecapital whether I knew it at the time or not. I had a great time discussing @collidecapital , @blavity , @afro.tech , identity saliency, intersectionality, and more with Minnie Ingersoll from @ten.one.ten Thank you @dotla for the feature & check out the #podcast at https://dot.la/collide-capital-aaron-samuels-2660282765.html #collideonpurpose
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2 years ago
Recently, @jennyfromthepod invited me to join her on her podcast and while it’s always an honor to be asked to participate in a podcast, it means even more to share with a friend.Tune in to hear us discuss:-Building @blavity , @afro.tech , @blavitydotorg to Black Millennials in America-Investing in underrepresented founders and the launch of @collidecapital-Our experiences as mixed kids and some of my more formative moments growing upJennifer is an executive coach for some of the world’s most prolific peak performers, specifically high-potential women and minorities ranging from Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to Olympic athletes, to Oscar-nominated creators. She is someone that I have been impressed with since our time together at @stanfordgsb and it was an honor to share this space with her.You can find this episode on all podcasting platforms and YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dV2-UwYaEnjoy!#venturecapital #podcast #collideonpurpose #blackandjewish
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Recently, @jennyfromthepod invited me to join her on her podcast and while it’s always an honor to be asked to participate in a podcast, it means even more to share with a friend. Tune in to hear us discuss: -Building @blavity , @afro.tech , @blavitydotorg to Black Millennials in America -Investing in underrepresented founders and the launch of @collidecapital -Our experiences as mixed kids and some of my more formative moments growing up Jennifer is an executive coach for some of the world’s most prolific peak performers, specifically high-potential women and minorities ranging from Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to Olympic athletes, to Oscar-nominated creators. She is someone that I have been impressed with since our time together at @stanfordgsb and it was an honor to share this space with her. You can find this episode on all podcasting platforms and YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dV2-UwYa Enjoy! #venturecapital #podcast #collideonpurpose #blackandjewish
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3 years ago
“If you asked me, would I be a venture capitalist? I would have told you I have no idea what a venture capitalist is…”Although my younger self may not have seen this exact path for myself, my community, heritage, and art have all converged to guide me on this purpose of empowering underserved and underrepresented communities.Across all intersections of my life, community is what grounds me. From building a space for creatives and entrepreneurs at @blavity and @afro.tech to creating the first-ever Moishe House for Jews of color in L.A, and now launching @collidecapital to funnel dollars into leading, innovative companies led by diverse founders.Thanks to @gsdeutch and @JewishInsider for capturing my story as a Black Jewish poet, entrepreneur, and VC. Check out the full article to read about the work being done alongside partners like my co-founder @brian_hollins to continue to create opportunities for people who look like us.#collidecapital #collideonpurpose #founderinterview #poetryaaron #entrepreneur #blackandjewish #jewishinsider
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“If you asked me, would I be a venture capitalist? I would have told you I have no idea what a venture capitalist is…” Although my younger self may not have seen this exact path for myself, my community, heritage, and art have all converged to guide me on this purpose of empowering underserved and underrepresented communities. Across all intersections of my life, community is what grounds me. From building a space for creatives and entrepreneurs at @blavity and @afro.tech to creating the first-ever Moishe House for Jews of color in L.A, and now launching @collidecapital to funnel dollars into leading, innovative companies led by diverse founders. Thanks to @gsdeutch and @JewishInsider for capturing my story as a Black Jewish poet, entrepreneur, and VC. Check out the full article to read about the work being done alongside partners like my co-founder @brian_hollins to continue to create opportunities for people who look like us. #collidecapital #collideonpurpose #founderinterview #poetryaaron #entrepreneur #blackandjewish #jewishinsider
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3 years ago
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