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Contrary to some start-up lore, successful entrepreneurs are not risk-takers. They are more risk-managers, leaving the real risk-taking to the venture capitalists. But how exactly do you become a successful risk-manager?" Read how here: https://www.bizjournals.com//are-you-cut-out-to-be-an-entr

It’s no secret that women and persons of color are underrepresented in the venture capital ecosystem. Less than 3% of VC funding go to women-led startups, only 1% of VC-backed founders are Black, and less than 2% are Latinx. And it doesn’t stop there- the diversity issue for VC’s is no better. Join us at our kickoff event in our Women Who Invest Forum Wed, May 19, 3:00 PM 4:00 PM (PDT) where our panel will discuss the needed to drive the transformation of investing struct...ures to propel funding for women and underrepresented founders, and advance gender equality in venture capital. MEET THE HOST: Denyse Cardozo Executive Director, Silicon Valley Forum MEET THE MODERATOR: Melissa Roberts Chapman Senior Program Officer, Entrepreneurship, Kauffman Foundation MEET THE SPEAKERS: Melissa Bradley Managing Partner, 1863 Ventures & Co-Founder, Ureeka Leyla D. Seka Partner, Operator Collective Samara Mejia Hernandez Founding Partner at Chingona Ventures Noramay Cadena Managing Partner, Supply Change Capital Shelly Kapoor Collins Founding Partner, Shatterfund https://www.frankrimerman.com/event/women-who-invest-forum/ #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #startups #founders #innovation #investing #funding #womeninvestors #womenleadership #womenentrepreneurs #womeninbusiness

"With hard work and dedication, anything is possible." - Timothy Walsh

Coming up with a viable business idea is hard. Coming up with the right type of business that aligns with your personality and vision such that you can’t sleep at night is even harder. A perfect example of "founder-market fit" is the guest this week on @First Pitches, Sid Viswanathan, co-founder of @Truepill, a startup revolutionizing the healthcare patient experience. https://www.firstpitches.com//episode-11-building-a-billi/

Join our very own Patrick White, Frank, Rimerman + Co. Partner and CalCPA Conference Committee Chair, for "Revenue Recognition ASC 606 & AS 2018-08 Revisited" on May 18th 10:25-11:15am (PT) at the CalCPA Not-For-Profit Virtual Conference. Sign up here: https://www.frankrimerman.com/events/

New updates on the COVID-19 Relief bill and provisions for the PPP bill, including eligibility: https://www.journalofaccountancy.com//covid-19-relief-bill

Happy New Year! After an unprecedented year, 2021 is full of potential and we look forward to all the opportunities that lie ahead in 2021.

In uncertain times, we seek out points of lights to guide us and bring us closer together. We'd like to thank our team, partners and all our clients for being that light in 2020. We look forward to another amazing year together in 2021!

Making creative and innovative contributions to our communities in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, the Napa Valley, and beyond is an important part of our firm’s mission. We are all aware that 2020 has been a challenging year for so many organizations. Through our Holiday Non-Profit Spotlight program, we’d like to share some of the organizations that are near and dear to some of our Frank, Rimerman + Co. team. Alison Adams has been an avid supporter and volunteer with Uplift for 12 years "It is always a pleasure to work with the team in the Los Gatos campus as they are so passionate about helping foster children and the vulnerable in our community. People can donate through the Uplift website year round and not just during the holidays. Please visit: https://upliftfs.org/

Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday season!