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Big week for Affinity! We were named Fortune Best Workplaces for Technology and #3 for Best Workplaces for small businesses. We also were certified by Great Place to Work US with a 98% approval rating (the avg. company is 59% according to GPTW). At Affinity, we know we’re nothing without our employees. That’s why cultivating a workplace environment that supports and strengthens professional relationships is as important to us as any feature of our platform.... Even during a tumultuous 2020, as the remote office became the norm, we wanted to foster a culture where employees feel empowered and inspired to do their best work. And we’re excited to see these efforts are gaining public acknowledgment. PS: If you’re looking to join a fast-growing startup that is reinventing how professionals leverage their networks, we are hiring across 15+ roles at Affinity. Check out the open roles on our careers page. https://hubs.la/H0yMKry0

Scaling Up Excellence Barbarians at the Gate The Outsiders Hard Things About Hard Things And More ... https://hubs.la/H0y6s_30

Our latest podcast interview with the incredible Pejman Nozad is live and one that can't be missed. He has made over 100 early-stage investments and has seeded several multi-billion dollar companies such as Dropbox, LendingClub, & Gusto. He co-founded Pear VC and invested alongside his fantastic partner, Mar Hershenson, in companies such as DoorDash, Guardant Health, Branch Metrics, One Concern, and Affinity.... But aside from his absolutely incredible early-stage investing success, he also has one of the most fascinating stories in becoming a venture capitalist. Literally from Rugs to Riches. #venturecapital #angelinvesting https://hubs.la/H0xFZBZ0

There has been a recent uptick in investment and M&A activity in the pet industry. Americans’ annual spending on pet products recently reached a record-breaking high at just shy of a staggering $100 billion. #pets #venturecapital #banking... https://hubs.la/H0xnlP80 See more

The most successful bankers understand what the C-Suite is dealing with when they decide to sell, go public, or raise another round. This allows them to become a trusted resource to their clients in ensuring they achieve the best outcome. As Warren Buffett once said, "The more you learn, the more you earn." https://hubs.la/H0x4lyj0

Recent events have caused much of the business world to quickly develop new strategies in succeeding with a fully distributed team. Check out our recent podcast with Dylan Boyd of R/GA Ventures as we discuss best practices and pro-tips of being remote. #remotework #venturecapital #corporateventurecapital... Web: https://hubs.ly/H0tXpGW0 Spotify: https://hubs.ly/H0tXkz00 iTunes: https://hubs.ly/H0tXyJn0 See more

Four Habits of Super-Connectors 1. They recognize that relationships are asymmetrical 2. They have a holistic understanding of their team's network 3. They understand the long game... 4. They exhibit high levels of EQ https://hubs.ly/H0sYcDB0

Kelvin Beachum is an offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals (recently a New York Jet), but his role as a professional football player is not all that defines him. Off the field, he is a devoted philanthropist, community activist, and venture capitalist. Beachum became passionate about technology and took an unusual turn into venture investing. ... Beachum's philosophy on his network extends beyond just vanity metrics and connection counts, he believes in putting in the sweat equity behind build strong lasting relationships. #nfl #venturecapital

Lululemon Athletica just spent half a billion dollars to buy at-home workout startup Mirror. Uber just purchased Postmates for $2.65 Billion in stock which allows Uber Eats to be more competitive with leader DoorDash. https://hubs.ly/H0shrql0

"If we create networks with the sole intention of getting something, we won’t succeed. We can’t pursue the benefits of networks; the benefits ensue from investments in meaningful activities and relationships."Adam Grant https://hubs.ly/H0s5NXh0

Join us, Thursday, June 25th at 12:30 pm PST for a conversation on what the pandemic is doing to the secondary market. We will be interviewing Andrea Walne, GP at Manhatten Venture Partners, about the changes she sees in the secondary market for both startups and investors. #venturecapital... https://hubs.ly/H0rJBRJ0 See more

Big thanks to Dylan Boyd of R/GA Ventures for taking the time to talk to us about being a fully distributed team and how you build relationships even when you are fully remote.

Experts have said that Covid-19 will permanently change the state of work. Here’s a look at what transformations to the physical office may be on the horizon and which predictions aren’t likely to pan out as expected. Insights from Eric Schmidt, Scott Galloway, Satya Nadella, Cushman & Wakefield, Casey Newton, and others.... #commercialrealestate #realestate #remotework #officespace https://hubs.ly/H0rvNtX0

Security Has Always Been a Priority and Affinity is Now SOC 2 Type II Compliant! Read more from our CTO, Adam Perelman. https://www.affinity.co/blog/soc-2-compliant