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6/10/21 6/10/21

It Was All About the Teamwork at Nex Cubed’s Spring 2021 Portfolio Showcase

It takes more than one person to launch a successful startup. At Nex Cubed’s Spring 2021 Portfolio Showcase, it was all about the teamwork.

6/7/21 6/7/21

Nex Cubed Announces GrowthX as a Partner for HBCU Founder’s Program

Nex Cubed and GrowthX Partner to Provide HBCU Founder's Summer Acceleration Program Participants Go-to-Market Coaching and Training.

5/27/21 5/27/21

Mental Health-Focused Startups Offer Tips For Managing Mental Health and How Businesses Can Support Their Employees

Mental Health Awareness Month Q&A w/ Nex Cubed Portfolio Companies Butterflly Health, OOTify & Litesprite on importance of mental well-being.

3/31/21 3/31/21

Looking After Your Social Presence in a Digital-Only Era

In a COVID-dominated world, a Founder’s social presence becomes even more important. Here is what we look for when investing in a startup.

1/12/21 1/12/21

Trends From Industry Leaders: A Survey of FinTech, EdTech, Digital Health, and PropTech

Industry leaders from FinTech, EdTech, Digital Health & PropTech sectors share insights, predictions, & trends for 2021.

11/17/20 11/17/20

Encouraging Entrepreneurship: Nex Cubed’s HBCU Founder’s Program

Leena Abdelrahim from Divercity.io shares how Nex Cubed's HBCU Founder's Program is empowering equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems.

11/10/20 11/10/20

HBCU Founder’s Program: First Startup Accelerator in Support of All HBCU Students and Recent Alumni Nationwide

Nex Cubed launches first startup accelerator to provide all HBCU students & recent alumni w/ access to resources to pursue entrepreneurship.

9/9/20 9/9/20

(PODCAST) Making a Difference w/ Marlon Evans: Expanding Opportunity for Underserved Communities

Marlon Evans shares the vision behind our HBCU Founder's Program & how to get involved on the Sway Ventures Master Minds Podcast.

8/13/20 8/13/20

Why Early-Stage Companies Outside the US Should Consider an Accelerator Before Entering the US Market

Nex Cubed CEO Marlon Evans & Sr. Director of Marketing Maggey Felix share why non-US startups should consider an accelerator before entering the US Market.

8/10/20 8/10/20

(VIDEO) How Digital Health Startups Are Accelerating Innovation in Response to COVID-19

Nex Cubed’s Brigitte Piniewski & Nick Phillips discuss how digital health startups are accelerating innovation in response to COVID-19.

7/29/20 7/29/20

My Commitment to Diversity & Launch of HBCU Founder’s Program

Nex Cubed CEO Marlon Evans shares personal journey & announces plans to double down on diversity and inclusion efforts w/ HBCU Founder’s Program.

7/24/20 7/24/20

Knowing This Will Be Fundamental to the Success of Commercial Real Estate

Nex Cubed’s Duncan Logan shares lesson learned from coworking providers that will be fundamental to the future success of Commercial Real Estate (CRE).

7/20/20 7/20/20

Meet the Nex Cubed Digital Health 2020 Cohort

Nex Cubed’s Nick Phillips and Daniel Haders discuss demand for Digital Health Innovation and introduce the diverse and elite 2020 Digital Health Cohort.

7/10/20 7/10/20

AI Platform Finds Fighting Disinformation Can Reunite Societies & Even Save Lives.

Nex Cubed's Sr. Director of Marketing Maggey Felix highlights portfolio company Blackbird.AI's COVID-19 Disinformation Report - Volume 3 (VIDEO).

6/29/20 6/29/20

For Traction, Go to the M.A.R.T.

Nex Cubed's Managing Director of FinTech Mike Ma provides founders with plan on how to organize their time and hustle strategically to gain traction.

6/26/20 6/26/20

COVID-19: The Catalyst for a New and Enduring Age of Telehealth

Nex Cubed’s Nick Phillips & Jerry Kolosky discuss the radical transformation from in-person healthcare delivery to telehealth, the catalyst: COVID-19.

6/12/20 6/12/20

The Two Biggest Barriers to Bringing New Drugs to Market

Nex Cubed’s Nick Phillips & Daniel Haders reveal the two biggest barriers to bringing new drugs to market: Drug Discovery and Trial processes.

6/10/20 6/10/20

Banking in 2048: A Story From the Future

Nex Cubed Strategic Advisor Tom Short writes scenario as part of an exercise considering the effects COVID-19 is having on digital currency bills.

6/2/20 6/2/20

One Voice

Nex Cubed CEO Marlon Evans shares response to recent events, including protests and unrest, surrounding the murder of George Floyd.

5/21/20 5/21/20

8 Things to Consider Before Joining a Virtual Accelerator

Nex Cubed's Kelsey Morgan Pasqualichio shares 8 things to consider before joining a virtual accelerator program.