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Josef Scarantino

Josef Scarantino

My Unwavering Conviction

I have an unwavering conviction there’s a strong correlation between optimism and giving first.

2 min readJan 12, 2024

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The #givefirst sticker on our co-working wall during the 2019 Techstars & Western Union Accelerator.

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Josef Scarantino

Mental Models are the multitool your brain needs

TL;DR — Mental models are amazing tools that can help you think more clearly and better understand the world around you. I’m opening up my…

3 min readNov 9, 2023

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Mental Models are the multitool your brain needs

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Josef Scarantino

30 Insights I’ve Learned About Gender Equity in Venture Capital

From Allyship to Social Capital to Data and Politics, here are 30 insights I’ve learned from my years spent working in venture capital and…

7 min readSep 8, 2023

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30 Insights I’ve Learned About Gender Equity in Venture Capital

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Josef Scarantino

Actually, Life is Nothing Like a Marathon

You’re on a journey. You’re going somewhere. Some of us are building startups or organizations, others are designing programs or careers…

3 min readJul 19, 2022

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Actually, Life is Nothing Like a Marathon

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How to Get Started Building a Network of Value

If you’re interested in becoming a founder, investor, or even just exploring the startup ecosystem hoping to find a role that fits like a…

8 min readMay 31, 2022

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How to Get Started Building a Network of Value

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Josef Scarantino

Why Caring for the Whole Self is Critical in Achieving Inclusion & Equity

“Even when it’s not pretty or perfect. Even when it’s more real than you want it to be. Your story is what you have, what you will always…

8 min readMay 13, 2022

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Why Caring for the Whole Self is Critical in Achieving Inclusion & Equity

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Josef Scarantino

Identity as a Social Investment Thesis

There is no prototype. Just be YOU.

3 min readMay 5, 2022

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Identity as a Social Investment Thesis

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Josef Scarantino

Want a More Diverse Startup Portfolio? Be a More Empathic Investor

As published on Techstars.com (Feb, 21, 2021)

6 min readDec 21, 2021

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Want a More Diverse Startup Portfolio? Be a More Empathic Investor

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Josef Scarantino

Moving from Consumers of Talent to Producers of Talent

In today’s tight job market, it is no secret employers are struggling to attract the right talent to remain competitive in their industry…

3 min readDec 7, 2018

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Josef Scarantino

The Return of Apprenticeships as a Pathway to Talent Diversification

The apprenticeship career pathway, once confined to skilled labor, is making a comeback in white collar professions and can be an effective…

3 min readApr 11, 2017

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Josef Scarantino

Josef Scarantino

Chief Operations, Partnership & Strategy Officer | Expertise across Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Social Impact, Program Management

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