Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: July 2024
VC Intern Day - OKC, Why We Invested in Apricot Technologies, new portfolio company jobs, ecosystem events, and more.
BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front)
This month ushers in VC Intern Day - OKC, an exciting event for all VC interns in the midcon. Learn why we invested in Apricot Technologies and get a closer look at our portfolio company, Arbor XR. Stay updated with major announcements from PatchRX and Ardley, and explore job openings and networking events happening within the Oklahoma City ecosystem.
Newsletter Elements
Cortado News
VC Intern Day - OKC
Why We Invested: Apricot Technologies
Portco News
Portco Highlight: Arbor XR
Portcos In The News
Portco Jobs
Ecosystem News & Events
Builder Highlight: Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator
Upcoming Events
Cortado News
VC Intern Day - OKC
We are excited to announce the inaugural VC Intern Day in OKC, a special event dedicated to all interns working in venture capital across various departments including operations, marketing, accounting, legal, investment, portfolio support, incubators, and beyond! Interns can join us on Wednesday, July 17th at Cortado Ventures to gain insights from industry experts, network with peers, and tour the local ecosystem, The Verge OKC. RSVP and view more details here.
Why We Invested: Apricot Technologies
Read our latest “Why We Invested” blog spotlighting #ApricotTechnologies, authored by Cody Merrill. Apricot Technologies is an Oklahoma City-based startup that leverages generative AI to reduce health care documentation so home-health nurses can focus more on patient care. Learn more about the compelling reasons behind our investment in Apricot Technologies by clicking here.
Portco News
Portco Highlight: ArborXR
ArborXR, founded by Brad Scoggin, Will Stackable, and Jordan Williams, is a company that specializes in XR (extended reality) device management, helping businesses scale their XR operations. Founded in 2017, ArborXR offers a platform for managing XR devices and deploying XR content, primarily focusing on enterprise solutions. Their remote team spans across the US, Canada, Germany, Italy, the UK, and the Netherlands. ArborXR is used by over 2,000 companies in 90+ countries, emphasizing a vision where XR enhances lives and fosters deeper relationships.
Portcos In The News
Ardley’s Taylor Potter, Most Powerful Women In Fintech Award
Taylor Potter, COO of our portfolio company, Ardley, has been recognized as one of the most powerful women in fintech. She has received the prestigious Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award for 2024. This accolade highlights her exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the fintech industry. Taylor's dedication and innovative approach have not only driven her company forward but have also set a benchmark for excellence in the sector. Congratulations to Taylor on this well-deserved honor. Read more here.
PatchRx Launches Connect
Our portfolio company, PatchRx, announced the launch of PatchRx Connect, a seamless integration that embeds medication adherence data directly into existing healthcare management platforms. With real-time insights into a patient’s medicine-taking behavior at their fingertips, clinicians are empowered to make more informed treatment decisions and avoid the adverse health outcomes and financial toll of medication non-adherence. Read more here.
Portco Jobs
Ardley - Senior Software Engineer
Boddle Learning - Senior Software Architect
Recuro Health - Software Engineer
Volt - Business Development Representative
Volt - Head of Finance
Volt - Head of Customer Experience
Volt - Product & Software Engineer
Ecosystem News & Events
Builder Highlight: Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator
The Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator is an in-person, industry-agnostic program focused on supporting underrepresented founders. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this accelerator fosters entrepreneurship, community, and cooperation. It offers founders the opportunity to gain valuable insights, mentorship, and resources to scale their startups. The program emphasizes the entrepreneurial spirit that historically made Black Wall Street thrive. Read more here.
Ecosystem Events
July 10, 2024 - 1 Million Cups
July 10, 2024 - Small Business Solutions: Employee Benefits Basics
July 11, 2024 - Business Start Up
July 17, 2024 - VC Intern Day - OKC
July 17, 2024 - Investor Panel - Bentonville
July 17, 2024 - Oklahoma Intern Mixer
July 18, 2024 - Startup & Small Business Legal Basics Workshop
July 22, 2024 - OKC Innovation District Workshop
July 26, 2024 - On The Verge Business Workshop - Entrepreneurial Operating Systems