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Is Venture Funding Right for You?

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On March 5, Arlington Economic Development (AED) kicked off its “Elevate Your Venture: Arlington Female Founder Series” powered by Citrine Angels (Citrine). Held at Northeastern University’s Arlington campus, it was standing-room-only as entrepreneurs and investors packed the space to hear leading fund managers provide valuable insights on the pros and cons of accepting venture capital. 

Aurelia Flores, co-founder of Citrine and an Investment Director at Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporat…

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Angel Investing: Is an LLC Right for Me?

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Citrine Angels hosted its first event of 2024 on January 23 at HeraHub DC. Members and their guests connected for an informative session on the benefits and drawbacks of forming an LLC for investment purposes. The panel was moderated by member Lisa Conners, an executive coach and owner of Ever Better Coaching and Consulting. Featured panelists included Susan Velasco, vice president of product management at Capital One; Sarah Moore Johnson, founding partner of estate planning firm Birchstone Moor…

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Citrine Angels: The 2023 Year in Review

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2023 was a banner year for Citrine Angels! So many exciting opportunities have come our way, and we couldn’t have done it without all of you – members, sponsors, community supporters, and entrepreneurs alike.

We gained more than 25 new members, with our membership total surpassing 60 women. Our members come from as far away as Oregon and as close by as Washington, DC. Each and every one is a dynamic woman investor who contributes to our network by participating in pitch meetings and social even…

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Catch Citrine Angels at DC Startup Week

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Citrine is excited to once again partner with DC Startup Week, connecting investors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Join us on Thursday, October 19 for an afternoon focused on Female Founders and Funders, featuring a panel on Women Investing in Women, coordinated by us! There will be a happy hour immediately following the panel.

Event Details:
📅 Oct. 19, 2023
⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET
📍 International Square Conference Center, Washington, D.C.
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Assessing Entrepreneurial Leadership: A Crash Course in Understanding the Traits that Make a Successful Founder

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On July 18, Citrine Angels hosted a happy hour and educational workshop at Hera Hub DC. Over 30 members and guests joined for an informative workshop from Dr. Louise Klein on “Assessing Entrepreneurial Leaders.”

Citrine co-founder Allyson Redpath opened the event with a brief introduction to the history of Citrine Angels. Having moved here from New York and noticed women were sidelined in venture-backable angel investing, she created Citrine to give female founders and funders a space to grow a…

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Citrine Angels July 18th Workshop - Assessing Entrepreneurial Leaders: Best Practices to Invest Smarter in People

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Please join Citrine Angels for a workshop on July 18 featuring business psychologist Dr. Louise Yochee Klein. This event is open to members and those interested in learning more about Citrine Angels! Members are automatically registered, and others in the angel investment ecosystem can request an invitation by registering at this link.

Assessing Entrepreneurial Leaders: Best Practices to Invest Smarter in People

Ever wish you could better predict how successful entrepreneurs will be? Business …

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Your Check Has Been Cashed: Now What? Life After Investment

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On April 19th, Citrine Angels, in partnership with Blu Venture Investors, held a happy hour and panel discussion at Refraction DC. Members gathered to learn more about the intricate processes that occur after an angel investment is made, including how to optimize taxes and how to stay engaged in follow-on rounds. The event was moderated by Citrine Board Member Dr. Kimberly Lumpkins, Chief of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Featured panelists included Kim Nguye…

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