A big thank you to everyone who came out to our last Weekly Night about investing and thinking like a VC. Hereâs a link to the recording in case you missed it!
Tomorrow, weâre talking about some lesser-known companies you might be interested in investing in! Join us as we continue thinking like VCs and stay for a mini social afterward. Come hang:Â tinyurl.com/BEweeklynights.
ICYMI (Some Current Events)
Snapchat Unveils Spotlight
After years of other social media platforms copying Snapchat, it launched a feature last Monday called âSpotlightâ that resembles TikTokâs âFor Youâ page. Read more here.
Amazon and Apple Abstain from New French Outlines for Big Tech
The French government asked tech compannies to sign onto a new proposal called âTech for Good Callâ that would make global tech companies âpublicly commit to principles including paying their fair sahre of taxes.â Apple and Amazon have yet to sign on. Read more here.
Upcoming Events
General Members Discord
If youâre a general member, make sure to join us on Discord to get updates on BE, chat with board members, and get exclusive resources and opportunities. The link to our Discord is below!
UCLA Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Map
Bruin Entrepreneursâ very own Startup Labs director, Paolo Shamoon, compiled a UCLA Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Map to give our general members a list of all of the entrepreneurship resources available on campus. This includes clubs, organizations, accelerator programs, and even non-UCLA affiliated programs, complete with descriptions and links. If youâre interested in entrepreneurship, click the button below to check it out!
Qwer Hacks
Prepare for (gay) trouble, and make it double (or int or float!)Â đ„ł Come join UCLA's cooliest (and booliest) LGBTQ+ inclusive hackathon, happening virtually on January 23-24! Everyone is welcome :) Be sure to submit your application by January 4th at the very latest!Â
Qwer Hacks strive to create a space that celebrates intersectionality, community, and identity, with the main mission to increase the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community in tech! Participants are encouraged to build products that benefit any marginalized group across a range of industries! This year its tracks are healthcare, education, entertainment, and public policy.
Check out their website and apply below!
Consulting Connect
Consulting Connect is excited to host its 3-part virtual Professional Development Program! Learn how to craft a consulting-specific resume and ace your behaviorals and case interviews. While these workshops are geared towards underclassmen, everyone from all majors and years is welcome to attend! Register using the RSVP button below!
When: November 16, November 23, and November 30, 2020
Time: 6PM - 7PM PST
Workshops:
Week 7 (November 16): Resume Writing
Week 8 (November 23): Interviewing 101 - Behaviorals
Week 9 (November 30): Interviewing 101 - Casing
PilotCity
Tired of LinkedIn applications? Handshake not working out? Want a new way to apply to summer internships?
PilotCity invites you to their UCLA Kickoff announcing their latest program offering for college students. Hear from PilotCity alumni and potential employers on how the PilotCity flagship program can kickstart impactful change within your community. PilotCity enables students to build employer projects and win summer internships. Completing their program in the spring will guarantee you a first-round interview with your selected employer. Become involved with a civic engine built around resilience, equity, and digital transformation.
To sign up, RSVP through the button below!
Relief Organizations
American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering Native American education, primarily by funding scholarships for Native American college students. They also provide resources, mentoring, and invest in public education to advance the education of the next generation. If youâre interested in donating to their fund or sponsoring a scholarship yourself, use the button below to donate!
Give Blck
Give Blck is a comprehensive database that compiles over 200 Black-founded nonprofits to help advocate their respective mission statements and give them a larger platform. They hope to alleviate societal problems while also empowering underrepresented communities by providing them with the resources, opportunities, and infrastructure to succeed. This is the first project from Work & Co Fundâs commitment to a $1mil investment in nonprofits to advance the Black community.
Feeding America
Feeding America is a domestic hunger-relief organization that is a network of over 200 food banks that provide support to millions of people. They are working to reduce hunger and food insecurity caused by the economic fallout of COVID-19. If you're willing, you can donate to their COVID-19 Response Fund below to help them purchase food and fund local food banks during this crisis.
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