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Josef Scarantino

Josef Scarantino

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Jan 12, 2024

My Unwavering Conviction

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

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

Josef Scarantino

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Nov 9, 2023

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…

Mental Models are the multitool your brain needs

Josef Scarantino

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Sep 8, 2023

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…

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

Josef Scarantino

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Jul 19, 2022

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…

Actually, Life is Nothing Like a Marathon

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Josef Scarantino

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May 31, 2022

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…

How to Get Started Building a Network of Value

Josef Scarantino

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May 13, 2022

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…

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

Josef Scarantino

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May 5, 2022

Identity as a Social Investment Thesis

There is no prototype. Just be YOU.

Identity as a Social Investment Thesis

Josef Scarantino

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Dec 21, 2021

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

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

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

Josef Scarantino

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Dec 7, 2018

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…

Josef Scarantino

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Apr 11, 2017

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…

Josef Scarantino

Josef Scarantino

I help cultivate human potential through impactful, collaborative programs | Trusted Coach & Advisor | Founder of WCKD_Labs, Forwardkind, Seed Scale Partners

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