Meet our (relatively new) Operations Manager, Caroline Lutkewitte, who has been an instrumental part of keeping things running smoothly and helping us take our work to new levels.
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“I'm just a brown-skinned, bearded, Canadian Muslim named Muhammad who somehow became a correspondent on CNN during the Trump news cycle…. I would love to talk and learn. Your #RuthlessForGood* mission matches perfectly with what I'm doing.” Meet Camelback’s Entrepreneur in Residence.
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Taking our Fellowship programming to the next level, supporting past Camelback Fellows in a whole new way, and talking about food with new Camelback team member, Riyaz Gayasaddin.
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If we could accept all 42, we would. We hope you enjoy getting to know these passionate, talented leaders as much as we have.
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We’re looking for social entrepreneurs of color to join us for a one-day event at SXSW Interactive with Google and Generation Titans. We’re bringing together national movement leaders, high-potential social entrepreneurs of color, key influencers, and funders to brainstorm and develop radical solutions to the urgent issues of the day.
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There are ew names and familiar faces, innovative nonprofits and inspiring for-profits and beautiful future schools. We hope you enjoy closing out the year celebrating this group as much as we do.
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Time to floss a little. Instead of our normal newsletter, we’re sharing our Top 10 Moments from 2018 on Instagram (@camelbackventures) with the countdown ending with what we’re most excited for next year.
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Changes to the Camelback team | We’ve got some announcements to make. Today I am excited to put a spotlight on some changes happening to our team this season.
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We received 93 priority applications, and we are thrilled to announce 30 Semi-Finalists we have chosen to move forward with at this time. Stay tuned for full list of 120 Semi-Finalist sin December!
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The Good Jobs Initiative is greater than “good jobs.” It is about making it so that the 57% of struggling households led by single mothers have one good job so that she has more time and energy to read to her children, ensuring more of our children start school on grade level.
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Muhammad Ali said, “Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion.” The road ahead is hard, but worth it. Are you ready? 2018 Startup Coach Lisa Atia tells you how you find out.
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In this open letter to the 2018 Fellows, the Camelback team reflects on wins and the importance of reflection, featuring photos from our recent Showcase and Graduation in Oakland.
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“I was too ‘White’ for the Egyptians and I was too Egyptian for White people… I always felt at odds with myself. I spent most of my 20s figuring out how much of myself I could truly embrace publicly — especially after 9/11.” Startup Coach Lisa Atia reflects on her personal journey and grappling with the racial and ethnic identity.
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Nadiyah Morris, New Orleans native, shares how she changed 13 years ago today, and how that drives her work with Camelback today.
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Reflections on our first Summit - Aaron Walker shares appreciations and observations from our first week with the 2018 Fellows in New Orleans, and gives an update on where you can meet us in our spring travels across the country.
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A great Startup Coach empowers a Fellow to grow not only their venture with strategic recommendations and networking support, but as a leader as well with support on everything from building their confidence to refining a pitch to honing their managerial skills.
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We truly believe in the potential of these ventures and appreciate the passion of the founders. We hope you enjoy getting to know them as much as we have.To all candidates; thank you for sharing your vision with us, and thank you for all that you do for your communities. Finalists; we'll talk soon.
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The increase in Camelback applications has been exponential. Year one: 46. Year two: 80. Year three: 180. Year four: 530. Whether you take our application numbers as any indication, know that there is no pipeline problem. We're out here -- and we see y'all out there doing the good work, too.
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I started this blog post by trying to write an analysis of our rubric to share, but as I drafted, it became a reflection on the shared values of not just our organization, but of the amazing Fellows I have had the honor of supporting with my work at Camelback. If these observations speak to you, I hope you consider applying to the Camelback Fellowship.
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You may be racking your brain for the best possible answers. Trust me, I’ve been there too. With that in mind, I’ve compiled some tips that should hopefully get you that much closer to writing the application of your dreams (and hopefully our dreams).
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