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GAFC INVESTOR ACADEMY (COHORT 2)

 Thank you to our participants and guest speakers for sharing your time, experience, and commitment to strengthening the Borderland’s entrepreneurial community. We hope the knowledge and connections gained continue to grow beyond the academy! 

    Overview

    A learning-focused program for El Paso–based individuals to engage in angel investing and support the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

    Investor Academy Pilot: Impact

    Our inaugural academy successfully brought together a diverse group of regional leaders to strengthen early-stage investing knowledge and ecosystem engagement.

    • 14 participants, with 10 completing the program
    • 13 expert speakers contributing insights across venture and angel investing
    • 8+ hours of instruction focused on investment fundamentals and evaluation
    • 100% of participants actively engaged in the startup ecosystem

    The program also created meaningful connectivity across the region:

    • 84 direct connections between participants and venture/angel investors
    • A Meet & Greet convening 39 attendees, resulting in 108 new connections to investors

    GAFC Investor Academy (Cohort 1)

    Hear more about the GAFC Investor academy (Cohort 1)

    GAFC RecapCS Freeland, Texas Venture AllianceJacob Lefker Scout, VamosVentures

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