From the Angels: 4-day work week can unlock high productivity

By Alex Greenberg / Managing Director, CerraCap Ventures If we’re ever going to be able to compete with technology hubs like Boston and Palo Alto, it’s time for us to take an innovative approach to innovation. New Mexico may not have the same resources, capital access, or worker pipelines, but we possess the intellectual property…

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Santa Fe startup secures deal on ABC’s Shark Tank

By Jacob Maranda – New Mexico Inno Reporter, April 13, 2023 Few founders who step onto the Shark Tank stage leave with deals — especially good ones. That wasn’t so for Justin Crowe. Crowe, the founder and CEO of Santa Fe-based startup Parting Stone, walked up to the five sharks — including guest Gwyneth Paltrow…

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Newly appointed NM Angels chairman says these are the sectors he plans to target

By Jacob Maranda – New Mexico Inno Reporter, April 12, 2023 The term “brain drain” is frequently heard when people talk about New Mexico. Hearing “brain gain” is less common, but there are some notable examples of smart, high-achieving people who have relocated to the Land of Enchantment — including David Perez. In late March,…

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David Perez announced as next Chairman of the NM Angels Board of Directors

NM Angels is thrilled to announce our new Chairman of the Board of Directors, David Perez! David Perez is an accomplished entrepreneur with a successful track record of starting and building B2C and B2B technology companies in the fields of healthcare technology, data analytics, and digital marketing. He is a passionate innovator adept at identifying…

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NM is a great place to start and grow a business

By Chris Ziomek / President & CEO, Build with Robots There is a classic “the grass is greener” attitude in the startup world. I find that every region of the country has its pluses and minuses. It is easy to focus on the negatives, but New Mexico has strong positives when it comes to starting…

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After SVB failure, what lessons are there for New Mexico startups?

New Mexico Inno, by Jacob Maranda. Published March 15, 2023 The recent collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, alongside reviews of other large financial institutions, have sent shock waves reverberating throughout the U.S. banking system. But after speaking with investors, founders and bank leaders in New Mexico, a picture has emerged showing that…

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From the Angels: Scale Up NM program joins state’s growing entrepreneurship village

BY CARLOS MURGUIA / ASSOCIATE, ARROWHEAD INNOVATION FUND New Mexico is often known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultures, and remarkable history, but not always a center for technology-based startups. However, the state is rapidly changing, with a surge in entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment, particularly in the tech sector. This transformation is driven by many…

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KRQE NEWS: New Mexico Angels offer workshops for investors

by: Aleli Elizondo, Mar 6, 2023 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Angels are launching a New Angel Club to help support aspiring Angels. An ‘Angel’ is any person, family, or family office making investments into early-stage businesses. New Mexico Angels is New Mexico’s premier organization of angel investors supporting start-up and high-growth companies.…

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BIZ BITS – Learn about ‘angel’ investing in NM

ABQ Journal. Published Febuary 27, 2023 Interested in being an ‘angel’? What’s an angel? That is the international term for an individual, family or family office making investments into early-stage businesses. New Mexico Angels — the state’s only group of individual accredited angel investors focused on funding early-stage companies in the Southwest — has opened…

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