Christian McKenzie

In celebration of Juneteenth, @BLCKVC's Midwest Chapter is hosting their inaugural Golf Classic. There will be a round of golf, luncheon, panel discussions and other activities on June 15th in Chicago! ⛳️ Learn more + register here: lu.ma/wz0krdfg

True Investor @Clarence_Bethea recently spoke at the Yale Black Venture Summit about authenticity on the VC journey. He and @abdulsiciid, Sherrise Pond, and @TheConsumerVC explored the importance of being yourself and leaning into your strengths so the right people can find you.

@zehranaqvi Me 🙋🏾‍♀️

angel investors who invest in consumer (tech, social, e-commerce, cpg, marketplaces, b2b2c, prosumer tools)? want to send a few deals your way!!!

When you meet someone who dreams bigger than you, a good idea is to go into business with them. ✨

@anuatluru Send each other gourmet cookies when we discover new bakeries 🍪

what’s the best or most creative way you’ve found to keep in touch with friends?

@andruyeung I’d like to join 🙋🏾‍♀️!

In 2024, I am hosting a series of curated dinners at private locations around NYC. It’s going to be quite special. Founders, builders & creators—you are invited. Engage or comment if you’re interested.

Art Basel owes me nothing 🥂! @AutumnAdeigbo @meghalexander @CallMeBee_143 #txodemoday

@BrianBrackeen 🙋🏾‍♀️

I’m throwing a big event at Basel on Thursday the 7th. Got 2-3 open seats. Who’s in town and free that evening?

Any startup who just recently raised want a free billboard in Times Square? Got some holiday presents for ya'll 🎅🎁🎄

The speaker line up for the Black Women in Venture Capital Leadership Summit, sponsored by @MorganStanley, is incredible ✨. #bwivc

@philip_ruffini I've been hosting 25-30 person dinner parties for VCs/LPs. Would love to compare notes!

I've hosted 20+ dinner parties this year with 12+ people at each one Here are 10 things I've learned 1. Assigning seats has ALWAYS lead to people having more fun 2.People from different backgrounds is more fun than say all tech people 3. Unstructured discussions are more enjoyable than curated questions 4. People will always bail day of 5. If you say 7:30pm start 0-20% show up by 7:35, 50% by 7:45, 95% by 8:00pm, last 5% can show up an hour late 6. No one really cares about the quality of the food if you invite good people: pizza had the same outcome as Fogo de Chao 7. Having an introduction, then opening question, then having people switch seats ~50% of the way through made them more fun 8. How much people drink is directly correlated with how late people stay and how much fun it is 9. People will drink more if you open the wine bottles on the table before people arrive 10. One person can ruin the entire vibe If you're in NYC and want to come to one let me know :)

Thanks @Nichjonez for supporting the launch event! There will be many more to come in 2024 ✨💫!

It’s going to pay off one day. It’s going to pay off one day. It’s going to pay off one day. It’s going to pay off one day. Sooner than you think.

@sophiaamoruso @amirakkhatib @TessaFlippin @hylton_irons

Who are the best CPG investors in the game? Asking for a killer founder.

@kaleighf 1. Read the speaker & guest list in advance. Set up coffee dates or host a dinner party with the ones that you are most interested in meeting. 2. Take time to thank the organizers for inviting you and offer your support for future events. 3. Post / tag everyone you met.

People who attend conferences/events: What's your best tip for getting the most out of them? (For an article--need some insightful quotes!)

Stop wasting your time in spaces that do not value you.

This is important. We do exist and this must be changed.

@benparr 🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️

Which VCs are investing in CPG or DTC? I have an LP who is interested in writing a few checks before EOY into a CPG-focused fund or three.

So glad you could join us 🫶🏾! #bwivc

@steph_manning07 An indestructible tumbler from #bwivc. I’ve dropped it while hiking in Cabo 🏖️. Not a single scratch.

Asking for a friend (the friend is me): What is the best corporate swag item you've ever received?