Sixty8 Capital is a venture capital firm focusing on undercapitalized founders and innovators.

Sixty8 Capital

Seen. Heard. Funded.

Excellence knows no skin color, gender, sexual orientation or geography. But 90% of venture capital  goes to people who look alike and live nearby. No more. Sixty8 Capital is shining a light on undercapitalized founders and innovators in the flyover states to even the game, impact the world, and generate massive venture returns. It’s past time – let’s make the change.

🚨HIRING ALERT🚨One of our portfolio companies is hiring a B2B Digital Marketing Manager! Full-time remote. Tap the link in our bio to apply!

🚨Rally Innovation 2025 is happening Aug. 27 & 28 right here in Indy! Whether you’re a founder or investor, this is the LARGEST global cross-sector innovation conference and you don’t want to miss out.

🚨If you’re in the market for a new position or you’re interested in transitioning in tech, our portfolio companies are regularly looking for new talent. Get plugged in via our talent network. It’s free and you’ll be first in line when new opportunities come up.

‘Tis the season for conferences! We’ve got 3 upcoming events you don’t want to miss!

TechMentor Conference - The premier training conference for IT pros. Whether you’re an IT manager or CTOs, this conference has something for everyone.
https://lnkd.in/e92MmtVz 

Rally Innovation 2025 is happening Aug. 27 & 28 right here in Indy! Whether you’re a founder or investor, this is the LARGEST global cross-sector innovation conference and you don’t want to miss out. 
https://lnkd.in/eMebCMwN

TechSpo - Grab your passport and head to London to TechSpo: where Business, Tech and Innovation collide. 
https://lnkd.in/gM2KJtdF

Are you the grill master or more “call me when the food is ready?”  Either way, we hope you catch a major vibe. Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

It’s not enough to just start and build a business. If you ever want to receive funding or exit the company, scaling your business to be able to be run on as autopilot as possible is key to achieving this. 💡

We’re giving 6 strategies to help you scale your business. The Harvard Business School calls it the Six “S” Framework:

1️⃣Staff - The top is lonely and you definitely won’t make it to the entrepreneurial top without a staff of skilled employees all working to their strengths.

2️⃣Shared Values - With staff comes a culture. The key is to create a culture of shared values that is not so personalized, but instead more shared.

3️⃣Structure - Who you have doing is just as important as the staff you hire. Knowing who to delegate and who you can utilize in place of you as decision maker will bring a new level of productivity to your day!

4️⃣Speed - Assessing just how fast you can and should grow is critical to founder success. Knowing how to maneuver at each stage in the venture space will allow you to scale much more efficiently.

5️⃣Scope - Knowing what’s within reach and what the best route for growing revenue within your business is the difference between scaling and still waking up everyday to make decisions. Solidify where you can grow, whether market or product, and refine the process.

6️⃣Series X - Having the right financing and having it aligned with your growth strategy helps to maximize growth while not overstretching your finances.

Fearless Fund is back in the news. Have you heard? If not, we’ll summarize for you: 

An appeals court ruled against Arian Simone and her company, Fearless Fund, a VC fund that was established to provide funding for Black women. She’s now urged President Biden to issue an executive order to protect diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. 

Simone believes that the same law meant to protect economic opportunities for us (Civil Rights Act of 1966) is now being used against us. With less than 1% of venture capital funds going to Black women entrepreneurs, we have to protect our rights at all costs. 

What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments!

TOMORROW: Get ready to mix, mingle, and make magic happen at the Black In Tech Networking Mixer, brought to you by Mentors Of Color and Be Nimble Foundation! Join us on June 26, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the stunning Cummins Inc. Global Distribution Headquarters in downtown Indianapolis. This is your chance to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts, innovators, and industry leaders in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

​Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your tech journey, this event is all about celebrating diversity, fostering new connections, and having a blast. Expect great conversations, inspiring stories, and maybe even a few surprises. Don’t miss out on this electrifying evening—come ready to network, share, and party with the best in the biz!

GUESTS:
Lukau Matuka, MBA
Michael Lee
Eduardo Nieto
Kristen Lampkin, MBA
Dayre Henry
Linda Calvin, JD (she/her/hers)

SPONSORS:
Cummins Inc.
Eli Lilly and Company
Indy Chamber
Business Equity for Indy
OneAmerica Financial

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