June 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
About this event
Finding the right investor can be transformative for early-stage entrepreneurs, influencing not just financial backing for the business but also the kind of strategic guidance and network support that propels startups to new heights. Understanding how to connect with investors who align with your vision, values, and goals is crucial.
The Nasdaq Center is thrilled to host Brian Hollins, Founder and Managing Partner at Collide Capital, for a candid discussion on how to connect with the right investor for you and your business. Drawing from his experience in venture capital and passion for empowering under-resourced entrepreneurs, Brian will share best practices for identifying the right investment partners, building meaningful relationships, and securing the support your business needs to thrive.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how to identify investors who are the best fit for you and your business.
- Learn how to build and nurture relationships with (potential) investors long-term.
- Learn how to effectively communicate your business potential to secure investors.
Brian Hollins
Founder & Managing Partner, Collide Capital
Brian Hollins is a Founder and Managing Partner of Collide Capital. Prior to Collide Capital, Brian spent six years working at Goldman Sachs across investment management, investment banking, and merchant banking. While at Goldman, he helped launch the Emerging Entrepreneurs Coverage group to extend resources and capital to early-stage founders and assisted in deploying over $100M of capital as a software investor for GS Growth Equity. Brian is a Founding Board Member of BLCK VC, the largest Black investor community in the US providing the access, education, and community Black investors need to accelerate their careers.
Brian is a member of the Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle, Class 26 of the Kauman Fellowship and is a CFA Charterholder. In 2020, Brian founded the Takeo Institute, which equips Black undergraduate students with the resources and mentorship needed to launch successful professional careers. Born and raised in DC, he received his undergrad from Stanford University and his MBA from Harvard Business School.