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Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Melanie AkwuleFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Melanie Akwule is Founder and CEO of MINWO, an economic development tech company that helps organizations provide culturally informed business development support to the Black founders they serve.Original Episode: No.37, July 2021foundersunfound.com/minwo-black-founder-profile-podcastMORE ON MELANIE AND WINWOMELANIE:linkedin.com/i...
2023-02-1800 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Baratunde ColaFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Baratunde Cola is Founder and CEO of Carbice, a company revolutionizing thermal cooling for the global electronics market.Original Episode: No.4, September 2019foundersunfound.com/carbice-founder-profile-podcastMORE ON BARATUNDE AND CARBICEBaratunde:linkedin.com/in/baratundecolatwitter.com/baratundecola Carbice:...
2023-02-1700 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Ashlee AmmonsFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Ashlee Ammons is the Co-Founder of Mixtroz, a company that creates serendipity at live and virtual events using real-time surveying along with their unique algorithm.Original Episode: No.30, April 2021foundersunfound.com/mixtroz-black-founder-profile-podcastMORE ON ASHLEE AND MIXTROZAshlee:linkedin.com/in/ashleeanneammons
2023-02-1600 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Kevin DednerFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Kevin Dedner is Co-Founder and CEO Hurdle (formerly Henry Health), a platform that provides culturally sensitive self-care and mental health services.Original Episode: No.10, April 2020https://foundersunfound.com/henry-health-founder-profile-podcast/MORE ON KEVIN AND HURDLEKEVIN:https://twitter.com/kdednerlinkedin.com...
2023-02-1600 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Dr. Sonja EbronFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Dr. Sonja Ebron is Co-founder and CEO of Courtroom5, a company that makes an automated legal toolbox that helps people represent themselves in court.Original Episode: No.34, June 2021https://foundersunfound.com/courtroom5-black-founder-profile-podcast/MORE ON SONJA AND COURTROOM5Sonja:linkedin.com/in/sonjaebron
2023-02-1400 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Wemimo AbbeyFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Wemimo Abbey is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Esusu, the leading financial technology platform that leverages data solutions to empower tenants and improve property performance.Original Episode: No.23, November 2020https://foundersunfound.com/esusu-founder-profile-podcast/MORE ON WEMIMO AND ESUSUWEMIMO:linkedin.com/in/wemimo-abbey-62382a2...
2023-02-1300 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Tiffany KellyFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Tiffany Kelly is Founder and CEO of Curastory, a company that allows anyone to shoot and edit high-quality video, monetize shows, and distribute to all of their video channels, 100% free.Original Episode: No.17, August 2020https://foundersunfound.com/curastory-founder-profile-podcast/MORE ON TIFFANY AND CURASTORY
2023-02-1200 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Khalid DavidFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Khalid David is Founder and CEO of TracFlo, a company with a predictive financial management platform that is empowering America’s contractors.Original Episode: No.41, August 2021https://foundersunfound.com/tracflo-black-founder-profile-podcast/MORE ON KHALID AND TRACFLOKhalid:https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalid-david-34a55824/
2023-02-1100 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Stella AshaoluFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Stella Ashaolu is Founder and CEO of WeSolv, a company using performance data and predictive analytics to help companies reduce bias and hire a more diverse workforce.Original Episode: No.1, April 2019https://foundersunfound.com/stella_ashaolu_wesolv_diversity/MORE ON STELLA AND WESOLVStella:
2023-02-1000 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Marcus BullockFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Marcus Bullock is Founder and CEO of Flikshop, a company which helps families stay connected to their incarcerated loved ones.Original Episode: No.12, May 2020https://foundersunfound.com/flikshop-founder-profile-podcast/MORE ON MARCUS AND FLIKSHOPMARCUS:twitter.com/_marcus_bullockMarcus TED talk
2023-02-0900 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Shanel FieldsFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Shanel Fields is Founder and CEO of MD Ally, a platform that allows emergency personnel to triage non-emergency callers to telemedicine.Original Episode: No.13, May 2020https://foundersunfound.com/mdally-founder-profile-podcast/MORE ON SHANEL AND MD ALLYSHANEL:linkedin.com/in/shanelfields/New...
2023-02-0800 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Su SanniFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Su Sanni is Co-Founder and CEO of Dollaride, a mobility company for communities under-served by public transit.Original Episode: No.18, August 2020https://foundersunfound.com/dollaride-founder-profile-podcast/MORE ON SU AND DOLLARIDESU:@TheSuSanni [TW]https://www.linkedin.com/in/sulaimansanni/...
2023-02-0700 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Kameale TerryFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Kameale Terry is Co-Founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!, a company that enables on-demand repair of electric vehicle charging stations, a company that helps individuals coming out of code schools, land incredible jobs.Original Episode: No.15, July 2020https://foundersunfound.com/chargerhelp-founder-profile-podcast/MORE ON KAMEALE AND CHARGERHELP!K...
2023-02-0600 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Stephen AjayiFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Stephen Ajayi is the Co-Founder and CEO of YearOne, a company that helps individuals coming out of code schools, land incredible jobs. But getting jobs for Bootcamp grads is not all they do. Original Episode: No.32, May 2021https://foundersunfound.com/yearone-black-founder-profile-podcast/MORE ON STEPHEN AND YEARONE...
2023-02-0500 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Ezinne Iroanya-AdeoyeFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Ezinne Iroanya-Adeoye is the Founder and CEO of SKNMUSE, the premium beauty brand dedicated to elevating the beauty experience for the modern black woman.Original Episode: No.35, June 2021https://foundersunfound.com/sknmuse-black-founder-profile-podcast/MORE ON EZINNE AND SKNMUSEEzinne:twitter.com/ZMuse_...
2023-02-0400 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Kahlil AshantiFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Kahlil Ashanti is the founder and CEO of weshowup, a company that brings the concept of "pay what you want" to entertainment and events. Kahlil has since gone on to also found Mantis XR,a company that creates 3D fan engagement and commerce experiences for the metaverse accessible by URL from any device. No wearables, down...
2023-02-0300 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Jim GibbsFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Jim Gibbs is Co-founder and CEO of MeterFeeder, a company that predicts parking availability, and enables vehicles to pay for parking with no human interaction.Original Episode: #20, October 2020foundersunfound.com/meterfeeder-founder-profile-podcastMORE ON JIM AND METERFEEDERJIM:twitter.com/heezolinkedin.com...
2023-02-0200 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Ashlee WisdomFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time to enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Ashlee Wisdom is the Founder and CEO of Health in Her HUE, a digital platform connecting black women to culturally competent healthcare providers, health content, and community.Original Episode: #28, March 2021foundersunfound.com/healthinherhue-black-founder-profile-podcast/MORE ON ASHLEE AND HEALTH IN HER HUEAshlee:linkedin...
2023-02-0100 min
Founders UnfoundAnthony Gantt Jr - ateaseAnthony Gantt is Founder and CEO of atease, a company that qualifies and lists temporary lodging rental inventory which enables per diem government travelers to stay in accommodation types beyond hotels.Anthony grew up in Miami, in a large family with modest means. He had gifts for math, STEM, and athletics. When he got to Florida A&M University, he was quickly hit with the sticker shock of college expenses, even at public HBCU like A&M. Urgency for solutions led him to take up the suggestion of the military as a way to subsidize his...
2022-12-1657 min
Founders UnfoundChantal Emmanuel - LimeLoopChantal Emmanuel is Co-Founder and CTO of LimeLoop, a company that is delivering a world without waste with their reusable smart packaging.Chantal grew up in Queens, in a neighborhood without many people of color, but with a strong sense of her Caribbean heritage, surrounded by a large extended family. She brought a calling to serve with her after college, leading to work in AmeriCorps, but it was her analytical and logic-driven intellect that soon brought her to data, and software. With a pivot through coding bootcamp and relocation to the Bay Area, Ch...
2022-11-1147 min
Founders UnfoundOluwasoga Oni - MDaaS GlobalOluwasoga Oni is Co-Founder and CEO of MDaaS Global, a company that is building Africa's largest network of physical and virtual diagnostic and primary care facilities, ultimately to provide quality and affordable healthcare for the continent's next billion.Soga, as he’s known, grew up in a rural town in Nigeria, surrounded by a family of doctors and medical professionals. And while he didn’t have the calling himself, he saw firsthand the gaps and challenges faced by providers. His love of tinkering and problem solving led him to software development and work in the US. But...
2022-08-2755 min
Founders UnfoundRod Johnson - BLK & BoldRod Johson is Co-Founder of BLK & Bold, the preeminent black-owned coffee company in America. Black & Bold was founded with the desire to unite coffee and tea lovers worldwide through a common interest of investing in community.Rod grew up in the working-class city of Gary Indiana and eventually went on to Indiana University and a career in development and giving. But he soon developed a restlessness that only business ownership could fix. Along with lifelong friend Pernell, Rod set out to find their entrepreneurial calling, one that could match purpose with profit. And so B...
2022-07-1553 min
Founders UnfoundHappy 3rd Anniversary Founders Unfound!SPECIAL EPISODE! OUR 3RD ANNIVERSARY 🎉🎆What an amazing three years!Since we started in 2019, we’ve had 50 episodes interviewing 50 founders from 48 companies. As of mid-2022, our guests employ close to 500, and have collectively raised over $213M in outside funding. Incredible when you think about the challenges in fundraising that have faced all entrepreneurs, especially founders of color.They would make a pretty great portfolio!To celebrate our anniversary, we decided to go back to the beginning, 2019, and catch up with the 5 founders we had on the show that first yea...
2022-07-0123 min
Founders UnfoundFrancisco Baptista - TeamSportzFrancisco Baptista is Founder and CEO of TeamSportz, a company building an AI sports platform to help team athletes enhance their performance. Francisco was born in Angola, growing during a period of civil war in that country. He used basketball as an escape from this harsh environment, first by watching his mother play, and then finding sanctuary on the courts himself. Francisco moved to Brazil for his teenage years, then to Portugal, and finally now in the UK. All the while pursuing his dual passions for hoops and software development. It’s the mee...
2022-06-0351 min
Founders UnfoundKeara Kindelynn - ForeverlyKeara Kindelynn is Founder and CEO of Foreverly, a company with a mission to make dealing with death--a little less stressful. Foreverly helps organizations support their employees who have experienced the death of a loved one. Kera was born to a family with deep roots to her hometown of Brooklyn. She emerged from college and business school, climbing the corporate ladder. Leading all the way to Seattle and Microsoft. But it was her calling to volunteering and service that led her to the world of hospice, end of life, and the underserved season of bereavement. Kera s...
2022-05-2051 min
Founders UnfoundSabrina Williams - SEEDSabrina Williams is Founder and CEO of SEED, a company that helps consumers and underserved farmers grow smart and feed more by democratizing access to agriculture technology.Sabrina is a native Californian, born and raised in Compton. Her curiosity and passions led her to pursuits in architecture, law, and urban planning. Through her non-profit, she dedicated herself to social justice challenges in urban communities. It was in this arena that Sabrina discovered the core issue that would lead to SEED: food insecurity amongst the most vulnerable, lower income populations. Now her company is bringing together technology...
2022-05-0645 min
Founders UnfoundSean Bovell - InvidicaSean Bovell is Founder and CEO of Invidica, a company building a marketplace platform that is transforming the reseller economy one product at a time. Sean has an amazing background. Born in the UK, raised in predominantly white communities in Utah and Idaho, before landing in Oakland for his formative year. A natural at math and STEM, Sean has been drawn to tech from an early age. He built his first ecommerce company from the ground up, alternately celebrating and struggling with the highs and lows of rules and technology that seem to change constantly. But i...
2022-04-2246 min
Founders UnfoundJames Chapman - Plain SightJames Chapman is Founder and CEO of Plain Sight, a company that helps you make the right connections at events and workspaces, or connect online from anywhere.James started as an aspiring NBA player from Chattanooga Tennessee. He made it to the NBA’s D-league, but that's where that dream ended, and the next season began. Basketball’s loss was entrepreneurship’s gain. James started loading boxes for FedEx. His hustle led him to new opportunities, and eventually starting two different businesses. All along the way sharing his amazing hustle inspiration on Twitter, later turning the collec...
2021-11-1952 min
Founders UnfoundSerge Amouzou - FinmodSerge Amouzou is Founder and CEO of Finmod, a startup that helps companies forecast financials 10X faster. Finmod’s predictive-financial projection technology uses company data sources to give decision-ready data and actionable next steps for growth. Serge was born and raised in Togo. He came to the US at age 12, determined and curious. He set out to master English and assimilate. He thought he would be a neurosurgeon, but a pursuit of coding and tech led him to a career of being a repeat tech founder, starting his first company while still in Hig...
2021-11-0546 min
Founders UnfoundNavalayo Osembo - EndaNavalayo Osembo is Co-Founder and CEO of Enda, a company that is building on Kenya’s reputation as the global leader in distance running. With “Run Kenyan” as its motto, Enda makes running shoes in Kenya, for runners around the world. Navalayo is the first guest we’ve had on from the place of my ancestral heritage - Kenya. She grew up with a military father and a teacher mother, which meant strong themes of discipline and excellence. Combined with her gifts of curiosity, intelligence, and grit, she set out to master accounting, law, and...
2021-10-1556 min
Founders UnfoundJarrett Wright - Higher RewardsJarrett Wright is Founder and CEO of Higher Rewards, a company that offers nonprofits and faith-based organizations the ability to provide their members a self-branded credit card where a percentage of every purchase goes back to the organization.Jarrett is from several generations deep in the San Francisco Bay Area. Jarrett showed drive and ability from an early age. Reading by 2 years old. Doing the family’s grocery shopping at 6. But the pace and structure of school frustrated him. So instead of putting his intellectual horsepower to work in college right away, he started a property de...
2021-10-0152 min
Founders UnfoundIsaac Lymon - RaxplayIsaac Lymon is Co-Founder and CEO of Raxplay, a company that enables music artists to perform live real/time concerts via virtual reality. Raxplay puts fans in the front row, VIP, and backstage - all in the comfort of their homes.Isaac was born and raised in Detroit. At an early stage, he felt called to music. But after a taste of the grind artists endure, Isaac gravitated to what made music happen behind the scenes. It was then that he really came to appreciate the power that technology could have on the industry. And like...
2021-09-1146 min
Founders UnfoundKhalid David - TracFloKhalid David is Founder and CEO of TracFlo, a company with a predictive financial management platform that is empowering America’s contractors.Originally from the Bronx, Khalid was born into a family of tradesmen with a deep connection to his Afro-Caribbean roots. So it’s no surprise that, even with education from Morehouse, Columbia, and MIT, Khalid ended up in the construction industry. And it was those experiences that opened his eyes to the opportunity to better track the dynamic cost changes happening on today’s construction sites. And so TracFlo was born. Khalid is a passio...
2021-08-2154 min
Founders UnfoundPatrice Darby Neely - GoLogicPatrice Darby Neely, Founder and CEO of GoLogic, a data aggregation and economic development platform helping small businesses accelerate growth and reduce failure, while increasing the capacity and capabilities of the organizations that support them. Patrice spent many years in childcare before starting her first startup, GoNanny, to address the fragmentation of care occurring with the busy schedules of families on the go. Timing wasn’t on her side, unfortunately, as her company fell victim to the whipsaw of the US economy that came with COVID-19. With GoNanny, Patrice had a front-row seat during the height of...
2021-08-1349 min
Founders UnfoundRoger Roman - AfriBlocksRoger Roman, Co-Founder of AfriBlocks, the global Pan-African freelance marketplace and collaboration platform. They are building THE resource for devs, designers, and virtual assistants. Roger hails from Chicago, and in his home neighborhood there the Roman name is well known. He was pre-ordained to be a lawyer, but Roger took a different path: business. He leveraged his degree from Howard University to immerse in industries as varied as construction, video game development, and eventually marketing. Roger has been spotlighted in The New York Times, Black Enterprise, and VentureBeat. But it was when co-founder Tongai Choto came ca...
2021-07-3050 min
Founders UnfoundJames Jones - OwnorsJames Jones, Co-Founder and CEO of Ownors, an AI-driven Fintech platform that helps artists retrieve payouts from streaming services. Ownors isn’t James’ first startup. Inspired by his upbringing, James became an attorney. But he saw the gaps in the system. The fundamental way that legal services are sold and distributed is a straight-up disconnect with the vast majority of people who need it. So he and his wife formed Court Buddy, where he became Black Enterprise Entrepreneur of the Year. After successfully fundraising and scaling that business, James was eager to scratch the startup itch again...
2021-07-1751 min
Founders UnfoundMelanie Akwule - MINWOMelanie Akwule is Founder and CEO of MINWO, a DE&I tech company that connects companies with organizations that have a specific mission to support Black-owned businesses on their path to scaling. Originally from Virginia, Melanie was an NCAA track athlete who did her undergrad at Georgia Tech.She worked and excelled in the corporate world with GE. But it was at the Haas School, Cal Berkeley where she built her startup muscle. She used her time in school to conceptualize and develop MINWOA. Melanie is off to a great start in 2021 completing the Techstars program a...
2021-07-0947 min
Founders UnfoundDaricus Releford - StoreCashDaricus Releford is Founder and CEO of StoreCash, a company that provides mobile banking for teens, as well as for unbanked and underbanked adults.Daricus is the twin son of a mom in the military. And as you just heard, he came home one day as a kid to find that his dad had taken everything from the house. Since that fateful event, Daricus has been on an entrepreneurial journey, that's gone from cutting lawns to building a FinTech startup in Silicon Valley. Along the way, he's had to persevere through college, hustle his first company...
2021-07-0254 min
Founders UnfoundState of Black Entrepreneurship and Fundraising in 2021: Have we made progress?Black Entrepreneurship & Fundraising in 2021- have we made any progress?In this special episode, we bring you the fireside chat moderated by Dan with: Amira Rasool, CEO of The FolkloreDaricus Releford, CEO of StoreCashKwame Boler, CEO of neuIn the session we talked about the state of black entrepreneurship and fundraising in 2021. As we experience Juneteenth for the first time as a National holiday, we ask:What has changed? What has remained the same?Where are the opportunities for improvement?
2021-06-3046 min
Founders UnfoundEzinne Iroanya-Adeoye - SKNMUSEEzinne Iroanya-Adeoye is Founder and CEO of SKNMUSE, the premium beauty brand dedicated to elevating the beauty experience for the modern black woman. Ezinne was born and raised in Nigeria. After graduating from high school at 15 and ace-ing her SATs, she came to the US for college. She thought she was going to be a petroleum engineer. Lucky for the rest of us, that didn’t happen. Ezinne never forgot the joy she found in the soothing remedies her mom and grandmother prepared for her dry skin. She’s paying it back now, with her luxurious balms...
2021-06-191h 00
Founders UnfoundDr. Sonja Ebron - Courtroom5OUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:Founders Livethe global venue for entrepreneurs to experience events, content, and community.Check out founderslive.com to join and to find a live event streaming from your city.In this episode Sonja and Dan discussed:growing up in Durham NCThe call to engineeringThe career arc between academia and entrepreneurshipWhy the legal system can feel riggedHow African Americans are, by necessity, innovative and entrepreneurialDr. Sonja Ebron Co-founder and CEO of Courtroom5, a company that makes an automated legal toolbox th...
2021-06-1152 min
Founders UnfoundAmira Rasool - The FolkloreThe PlugDelivering clear analysis and powerful insights on what's shaping the Black innovation economy.Get your annual subscription to The Plug at tpinsights.comIn this episode Amira and Dan discussed:growing up in the same town as Zach Braff and SZAThe blog that explored Bobbie Austin's ClosetHer college experience in CapeTown South AfricaHow her vision for The Folklore originated long before the companyHer great advice for other black women foundersAmira Rasool is the Founder and CEO of The Folklore, an omnichannel platform that is b...
2021-05-2959 min
Founders UnfoundStephen Ajayi - YearOneOUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:Trajectory: Startup - Ideation to Product/Market FitA brand new book by entrepreneur and investor Dave Parker.This hot-off-the-presses publication is THE playbook for those at the earliest stages of the startup journey. Or even if you are just contemplating the jump to entrepreneurship. To get this great resource, go to dkparker.com or find anywhere you buy books.In this episode Stephen and Dan discussed:growing up in an Oregon suburbhow a chance elective sent his life on a...
2021-05-1451 min
Founders UnfoundPatrick Paul - IkosOUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:Trajectory: Startup - Ideation to Product/Market FitA brand new book by entrepreneur and investor Dave Parker. This hot-off-the-presses publication is THE playbook for those at the earliest stages of the startup journey. Or even if you are just contemplating the jump to entrepreneurship. To get this great resource, go to dkparker.com or find anywhere you buy books.In this episode Patrick and Dan discussed:growing up in a Haitian household with 6 older siblingsserendipitous customer discovery in a coffee...
2021-04-3050 min
Founders UnfoundAshlee Ammons - MixtrozOUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE: AfriBlocksThe global pan-African freelance marketplace and collaboration platform.Tell them "Dan sent you" for 10% off your first order. More at afriblocks.comCascadia Cleantech Acceleratorpowered by VertueLab and CleanTech AllianceThis 15-week program delivers mentorship, connections, funding opportunities, and more.For early-stage cleantech startups looking to launch and scale their businesses. Checkout at cascadiacleantech.orgIn this episode Ashlee and Dan discussed:Interning for LeBron JamesHow an awkward net...
2021-04-2058 min
Founders UnfoundEvan Leaphart - Kiddie KreditOUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:Cascadia Cleantech Acceleratorpowered by VertueLab and CleanTech AllianceThis 15-week program delivers mentorship, connections, funding opportunities, and more.For early-stage cleantech startups looking to launch and scale their businesses. Applications are open until April 16th. Don't miss out, apply today at cascadiacleantech.org AfriBlocksThe global pan-African freelance marketplace and collaboration platform.Tell them "Dan sent you" for 10% off your first order. More at afriblocks.comSpe...
2021-03-2654 min
Founders UnfoundAshlee Wisdom - Health in Her HUEOUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:The PlugDelivering clear analysis and powerful insights on what's shaping the Black innovation economy.Get your annual subscription to The Plug at tpinsights.comIn this episode Ashlee and Dan discussed:Growing up in the Bronx - and still living there!Her personal experiences with healthcare inequityHow her view working 'inside' healthcare moved her to launch her startupThe legacy of courageous and inspirational women in her familyHow even Serena Williams was not immune to inequity in care
2021-03-1149 min
Founders UnfoundGenevieve Leveille - AgriLedgerOUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:Multicultural Mainstream: Reimagining Humanity and TechnologyA virtual venture conference hosted by the Columbia Venture CommunityAccess great content and breakouts with venture capitalists. March 5-6th 2021Check out bit.ly/CVCMM for tickets. Don't miss out!In this episode Genevieve and Dan discussed:Starting life in HaitiHow she's combined science and finance into a careerThe lessons of "timing" from 2000 and 2008How distributed blockchain can INCREASE trustWhat happens to mangoes shipped to the USGenevieve Leveille is the...
2021-02-2656 min
Founders UnfoundAyinde Alakoye - nēdlWE ARE BACK! WELCOME TO OUR NEW SERIES FOR 2021OUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:Multicultural Mainstream: Reimagining Humanity and TechnologyA virtual venture conference hosted by the Columbia Venture CommunityAccess great content and breakouts with venture capitalists. March 5-6th 2021Check out bit.ly/CVCMM for early-bird tickets. Don't miss out!In this episode Ayinde and Dan discussed:Growing up in DCHow his name is as much an 'American' name as anyone else'sThat radio mimic mom's voice in the womb (what...
2021-02-1154 min
Founders Unfound2020 Updates Epsiode PART 2OUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:Founders Livethe global venue for entrepreneurs to experience events, content, and community.Check out founderslive.com to join and to find a live event streaming from your city.In this episode:We review 2020 and where our past guests came fromThe effects of George Floyd on these founders, their companies and communitiesTo be a black founder in 2020 is to be...Founders speak with optimism about plans for 2021For our last episode of the year, we've brought together a handful of fo...
2020-12-3134 min
Founders Unfound2020 Updates Episode PART 1OUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:Founders Livethe global venue for entrepreneurs to experience events, content, and community.Check out founderslive.com to join and to find a live event streaming from your city.In this episode:We review 2020 and where our past guests are collectivelyUpdates from 7 previous guest foundersInsights on COVID-19's impact for: business, employees, fundraisingFor our last episode of the year, we've brought together a handful of founders from our first 20 plus episodes. In this two-parter, we cover everything from fundraising, an...
2020-12-1932 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW : 2020 Updates EpisodeFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!A preview of our Updates episode. We caught up with former guests to see where they are today and where they are headed for 2021. And we reflected on what will certainly be considered an historic year, 2020. Be sure to listen in.EPISODE drops December 18th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-1600 min
Founders UnfoundFounders Unfound Podcast TrailerFounders Unfound tells the stories of exceptional entrepreneurs and tech founders from underrepresented backgrounds – starting with founders of African descent. We have a regular podcast and complimentary blog created to shine a light on the broad spectrum that reflects all the diversity in startups today. Hosted by season tech entrepreneur Dan Kihanya (@dkihanya), the show explores the origin stories of under-the-radar tech entrepreneurs working on venture-worthy, big opportunity ideas.We know behind every founder is a story that deserves to be boldly told.Follow us (@foundersunfound) and listen in!...
2020-12-0201 min
Founders UnfoundAbbey Wemimo - EsusuOUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:Founders Livethe global venue for entrepreneurs to experience events, content, and community.Check out founderslive.com to join and to find a live event streaming from your city.In this episode Abbey and Dan discussed:Growing up in the slums of Lagos NigeriaKey philosophies: fall forward + you are enoughThe transition from balmy Nigeria to frigid Minnesotahis first startup which gave access to water for quarter-million peoplePitching 300+ investorsEpisode Shout Outs:Samir Goel (Co-founder)Beth Noveck
2020-11-2635 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Abbey Wemimo - EsusuFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!Abbey Wemimo is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Esusu, the leading financial technology platform that leverages data solutions to empower tenants and improve property performance. Abbey was raised in Lagos Nigeria, came to the US for college, worked on Obama’s re-election campaign, launched his first start up, and even did a stint with Goldman Sachs - all this before starting Esusu with his co-founder Samir.Make sure to tune in to hear his wonderous story.FULL EPISODE drops November 26th!
2020-11-2400 min
Founders UnfoundKirt Debique - SyncFloorOUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:Black Women Talk Techa collective of black women tech founders that exists to identify, support and encourage black women to build billion dollar businesses.BWTT is hosting Face of the Founder Summit on November 17th, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and partners for an exciting gathering. Registration is free, but spots are limited. You don’t want to miss it! Sign up here!In this episode Kirt and Dan discussed:Growing up in TrinidadComing to the US to study computer science in col...
2020-11-121h 00
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Kirt Debique - SyncFloorFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!Kirt Debique is Co-Founder, CEO and CTO of SyncFloor, a company revolutionizing discovery and acquisition of music for productions of all types - from advertising and podcasting to filmmaking, TV and eSports. Kirt is a former, fast-rising exec at Microsoft and a founder of his own Indie music label. He has an amazing story that starts with coming to the US to attend college at 16!Make sure to tune in.FULL EPISODE drops November 12th! Hosted on Acast. See...
2020-11-1001 min
Founders UnfoundBee Law - QuirktasticOUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:Founders Livethe global venue for entrepreneurs to experience events, content, and community.Check out founderslive.com to join and to find a live event streaming from your city.In this episode Bee and Dan discussed:Being the only young black girl who liked Japanese AnimeWhat derailed her journey to be a doctorHow blogging uncovered a community, and a businessQuirktastic's reset from COVID-19Working with HBO's Lovecraft CountryEpisode Shout Outs:Digital UndividedSnap's Yellow Accelerator
2020-10-2959 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Bee Law - QuirktasticFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!Bee Law is Founder and CEO of Quirktastic, a social video and networking platform where geeks and hobbyists can join fandom communities and create collaborative video. Bee is a former cytogenetic scientist turned entrepreneur, and Quirktastic with its 200,000+ online followers has been featured in Essence Magazine, TechCrunch and Forbes. Tune in to hear her amazing story.FULL EPISODE drops October 29! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-2700 min
Founders UnfoundOctober - Quick BreakFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!Hey Unfound Nation! Can't believe it's already October, 2020. What a year...relentless. At Founders Unfound, we've been working hard to consistently put out episodes all year. The team wanted just a brief break before we finish strong for the year. Don't worry, we will have a new episode ready to go at the end of the month. In the meantime, please take the opportunity to listen to one of our first 20 episodes that you haven't enjoyed yet. They are all gems!As always, t...
2020-10-1501 min
Founders UnfoundJim Gibbs - MeterFeederOUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:The Pluga media company that lives at the intersection of data and diversity for the startup and tech communities.Check it out at tpinsights.com ; Use code UNFOUND to save $10 on an annual subscription.In this episode Jim and Dan discussed:Going from Long Island to PittsburghLife at Carnegie MellonHis first job as a coderHow an inspiration at a lunch meeting lead to MeterFeederJim's approach to paying it forwardEpisode Shout Outs:Branding BrandY C...
2020-10-0155 min
Founders UnfoundHappy International Podcast Day 2020Happy Podcast Day everyone!A big shoutout to all the great podcasters out there. And thanks to our audience, staff, and our great founder guests!- Dan Kihanya, Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-0101 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Jim Gibbs - MeterFeederFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!Jim Gibbs is Co-founder and CEO of MeterFeeder, a company that predicts parking availability, and enables vehicles to pay for parking with no human interaction. Jim is a brilliant coder and visionary. And he’s out to convince us that...it isn’t even a question - Pittsburgh is the place to be! Make sure to listen in to learn how this developer, who’s built code for the likes of USA Today and America Eagle, set out to re-imagine the parking meter. ...
2020-09-2900 min
Founders UnfoundTim Salau - GuideOUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:The Pluga media company that lives at the intersection of data and diversity for the startup and tech communities.Check it out at tpinsights.com ; Use code UNFOUND to save $10 on an annual subscription.In this episode Tim and Dan discussed:His journey from Nigeria to HoustonTim's passion for design and serving othersHow he handled losing a co-founderGuide's 'all-in' pivot during COVID-19Tim's vision for where Guide can goEpisode Shout Outs:Taban CosmosBackstage C...
2020-09-1749 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Tim Salau GuideFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!Known as Mr. Future of Work,Tim Salau is founder and CEO of Guide, a platform for bite-size learning and talent development for enterprise remote teams. Tim has built a movement around learning and growth, with a Facebook community topping 300,000 worldwide. He's got his own live show and is a much-sought after speaker and workplace consultant. In the meantime, Tim share's his founder journey with us. You don't want to miss it!FULL EPISODE drops September 17th! Hos...
2020-09-1500 min
Founders UnfoundSu Sanni DollarideOUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:VertueLaba nonprofit fighting climate change by providing funding and holistic entrepreneurial support to cleantech startups.This September their annual summit, Fuel 2020, is going digital, spanning over two weeks with short events every day.At Fuel 2020 you'll connect with future-focused entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and more.Founders Unfound listeners: Use the code FOUNDERSFRIEND for 20% off your ticket.Learn more at 2020fuel.orgThe PlugCheck it out at tpinsights.com ; Use code UNFOUND to save $10 on our annual s...
2020-08-2752 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Su Sanni DollarideFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!Sulaiman "Su" Sanni is founder and CEO of Dollaride. a company helping to solve mobility and transportation for communities that are under-served by public transit. Dollaride is starting in New York, helping to make routes and pickups much more efficient for the city's famous Dollar Vans. Su estimates that there 100 BILLION trips annually through these informal transit vehicles across the globe. He's out to That is why his crowdfunding campaign is trending up on Republic. He's got a great story - you'll want to listen in.
2020-08-2501 min
Founders UnfoundTiffany Kelly CurastoryOUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:VertueLaba nonprofit fighting climate change by providing funding and holistic entrepreneurial support to cleantech startups.This September their annual summit, Fuel 2020, is going digital.At Fuel 2020 you'll connect with future-focused entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and more.Founders Unfound listeners: Use the code FOUNDERSFRIEND for 20% off your ticket.Learn more at 2020fuel.org BLCK VCConnect up at blackvc.com or follow @BLCKVC for more about their programs and events.In this episode Tiffany and Da...
2020-08-1354 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Tiffany Kelly CurastoryFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!Tiffany Kelly is founder and CEO of Curastory, a company that makes it easy to get started in video. They allow creators to upload, edit, find a sponsor, and distribute video with one click to their social channels, all 100% free. Curastory is launching with a target market where they have a monopoly and recent national approval - professional and NCAA student athletes. And Tiffany is fresh off raising her pre-seed round using crowdfunding!FULL EPISODE drops August 13th! Hosted on Ac...
2020-08-1100 min
Founders UnfoundKistein Monkhouse Patient OratorOUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: BLCK VC, a focused community built for and by black investors.If you ever thought about getting into Venture, you definitely want to connect up at blackvc.com orfollow @BLCKVC for more about their exceptional programs and events.In this episode Kistein and Dan discussed:Her childhood dream to change the worldHow she became a New YorkerHer inspiration from OprahComing to terms with when to fund raiseHer personal experience with the fallibility of US healthcareKistein Monkhouse is the founder and CEO...
2020-07-3050 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Kistein Monkhouse Patient OratorFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!Kistein Monkhouse is founder and CEO of Patient Orator, a platform that uses storytelling to improve patient experience and population health. Kistein is an entrepreneur, health advocate, and...filmmaker! In this episode Kistein talks about experiencing America as an immigrant, how her view of healthcare has been impacted as both caregiver and patient, and the origins of her new documentary, Humanizing Health Care.FULL EPISODE drops July 30th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2801 min
Founders UnfoundKameale Terry ChargerHelp!OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: BLCK VC, a focused community built for and by black investors.If you ever thought about getting into Venture, you definitely want to connect up at blackvc.com orfollow @BLCKVC for more about their exceptional programs and events.In this episode Kameale and Dan discussed:Her persistent desire to make an impactHow the need to return home made her career flourishHow in 2 years at another startup, she went from customer service rep to leaderWhy she keeps ending up surrounded by smart black womenWhat attracted her to...
2020-07-1649 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Kameale Terry ChargerHelp!Follow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!Kameale Terry is co-founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!, a company that is changing the way electric vehicle charging stations are repaired and maintained. ChargerHelp is crushing the LA tech pitch circuit! Listen in to hear about how her company is at the innovative intersection of clean tech and workforce development.FULL EPISODE drops July 16th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1500 min
Founders UnfoundWole Ayodele, FliqpayOUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: Valence, a new and exciting community built for black professionalsFounders Unfound listeners: get free membership and priority access hereSign up for the Valence BOOST Challenge: www.valence.community/boostchallengeIn this episode Wole and Dan discussed:Startup life in Nigeria during a pandemic lockdownHow cryptocurrency is more than a speculation toolWole's career arc through engineering, marketing, and bankinga quick tutorial from Wole on cross-border paymentsRaising money globally in a COVID-19 worldEpisode Shout Outs:Techstars BangaloreWole Ayodele is a...
2020-06-2543 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Wole Ayodele , FliqpayFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!Wole Ayodele is co-founder and CEO of Fliqpay, a company that helps businesses send and receive payments globally. His company, fresh from completing Techstars, is rocking the Africa fintech space. Wole has a great story as black founder based in Nigeria.Make sure to listen in!FULL EPISODE drops June 25th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-2300 min
Founders UnfoundBlack Women Founders : Real Talk on the Powerful Events of June 2020OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: Valence, a new and exciting community built for black professionalsFounders Unfound listeners: get free membership and priority access hereSign up for the Valence BOOST Challenge: www.valence.community/boostchallengeIn this special follow up from last week's discussion with black men founders, we now bring the viewpoint from the women's perspective. We gathered four accomplished women entrepreneurs to talk startups, fundraising, and the greater context of racial inequality, social justice protests, and the COVID-19 pandemic.Dan is honored to have Dr. Ivor...
2020-06-1244 min
Founders UnfoundBlack Men Founders : Real Talk on the Powerful Events of June 2020OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: Valence, a new and exciting community built for black professionalsFounders Unfound listeners: get free membership and priority access hereSign up for the Valence BOOST Challenge: www.valence.community/boostchallengeIn this special episode, Dan brings together former podcast guests from across the US and Canada. These founders process in real-time how they feel -- as black men and as entrepreneurs -- in the wake of the senseless killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests sparked all around the country. These savvy entrepreneurs and leaders...
2020-06-0643 min
Founders UnfoundShanel Fields, MD AllyOUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: Valence, a new and exciting community built for black professionalsFounders Unfound listeners: get free membership and priority access hereSign up for the Valence BOOST Challenge: www.valence.community/boostchallengeIn this episode Shanel and Dan discussed:What it's like to grow up with a volunteer EMTHow she reverse-engineered her MBAWhy 911 system challenges can mean life or death for underserved communitiesA different perspective on where to visit Santa during the holidaysWhy MD Ally had to be envisioned through the lens of an...
2020-05-2844 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Shanel Fields, MD AllyFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!Shanel Fields is founder and CEO of MD Ally, a 911 telehealth solution that allows emergency personnel to triage non-emergency callers to telemedicine. Her company, fresh off of a successful fund-raise, was recently profiled in the New York Times. Shanel has a great story as a black woman founder. You don't want to miss it!FULL EPISODE drops May 28th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-2600 min
Founders UnfoundMarcus Bullock, FlikshopOUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: The Plug(get $10 off annual subscription to TPInsights with code "unfound")Marcus and Dan discussed:The big mistake that cost him eight years of his lifeMarcus' incarceration journey from denial to despair to survival How the cards are stacked against re-entering citizens when they leave prisonHow Marcus responded to the startup call, not once but twice!Why Flikshop is more than just a postcard - it's a lifeline of hopeHaving the triple hurdle: black founder, with a criminal record, and no formal education...
2020-05-1452 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Marcus Bullock, FlikshopFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!Marcus Bullock is founder and CEO of Flikshop, a company that helps families stay connected to their incarcerated loved ones. Marcus has a powerful and authentic personal journey, which has directly resulted in the Flikshop success story. You don't want to miss it!FULL EPISODE drops May 14th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-1200 min
Founders UnfoundCheraé Robinson, Tastemakers AfricaOUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: The Plug(get $10 off annual subscription to TPInsights with code "unfound")Cheraé Robinson has one of those personalities. Five minutes into a conversation with her and you quickly realize how people gravitate to her passion instantly. Her company, Tastemakers Africa, is on a mission to change perspectives and perceptions of Africa. As she puts it, Africa is more than a place to volunteer or be in the Lion King. Cheraé was generous to do our podcast in the midst of the Corona virus pandemic. Her startup, with...
2020-05-0159 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Cherae Robinson, Tastemakers AfricaFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!SummaryCherae Robinson is founder and CEO of Tastemakers Africa, a company that connects black millennials to culture forward experiences. Cherae, a former Public health advocate and change-maker, has created what Fusion calls “the sexy, dope way to experience Africa.”Our sponsor for this episode: The PlugFULL EPISODE drops April 30th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2900 min
Founders UnfoundKevin Dedner, Henry HealthFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: Trajectory SeriesPODCAST TRANSCRIPTAs a public health advocate and consultant, Kevin Dedner was well aware of the disparities in the health and longevity of black men in America. African American men have the lowest life expectancy of any group...67 years of age. This number is in stark contrast to their white counterparts who see life spans into the early 80s on average.Dr. Sherman James described this impact as "John Henryism" based on...
2020-04-1758 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Kevin Dedner, Henry HealthKevin Dedner is co-founder and CEO of Henry Health, a platform that provides culturally sensitive self-care and mental health services. Their first ecosystem of communities is built around black men.Our sponsor for this episode: Trajectory SeriesFULL EPISODE drops April 16th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1401 min
Founders UnfoundDr. Kala Fleming, SMAJI.aiFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: Founders LivePODCAST TRANSCRIPTDr. Kala Fleming has a passion to bring technology to the places and people where it can have dramatic impact. All the way back to her time with IBM, she's pursued projects that help solve healthcare, food security...and water. These fundamental needs lead Dr. Fleming to found Diaspora.ai as a vehicle to tackle these challenges head on It's this last essential, water, that preoccupies her current startup, SMAJ...
2020-03-2752 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Dr. Kala Fleming, SMAJI.aiDr. Fleming is co-founder and CEO of Diaspora.ai and SMAJI, a company using AI to address water scarcity.FULL EPISODE drops March 26th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2501 min
Founders UnfoundKahlil Ashanti, weshowup.ioFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: Founders LivePODCAST TRANSCRIPTKahlil Ashanti has one amazing and unique journey. Starting with a challenging childhood, to the Air Force, to performing in Caesar's Palace, to an award winning show on Broadway...and even to Hollywood.But in this episode Dan spoke with Kahlil about his startup weshowup - a company that works with venues and artists to serve event audiences the option to "pay what you want." The conversation ra...
2020-03-1352 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Kahlil Ashanti, weshowup.ioKahlil Ashanti is the founder and CEO of weshowup, a company that brings the concept of "pay what you want" to entertainment and events.FULL EPISODE drops March 12th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-1101 min
Founders UnfoundBrooke S. Sinclair, Velour ImportsFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: Washington Technology Industry AssociationPODCAST TRANSCRIPTBrooke Sinclair has a great job: take tasty, unique beverages from independent, craft brands, and bring them to eager taste buds around the world. She has a unique background: a family engineering heritage (she’s a self-professed tech ‘nerd’), theater, non-profit, and corporate logistics. She’s also a vibrant member of the startup community as an alum of Founder Institute and a Scout for Female Founded Club.In t...
2020-02-2843 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Brooke Sinclair, Velour ImportsBrooke S. Sinclair is the founder and CEO of Velour Imports, a company that facilitates independently-owned craft brands distribution around the world.FULL EPISODE drops February 27th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-2501 min
Founders UnfoundRica Elysee, BeautyLynkOUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: Perfect Pitches By PreciousFull TranscriptModjossorica (Rica) Elysee represents why we started Founders Unfound: brave, capable, inspirational, and determined. She pulls no punches. Rica took lessons from her community and nonprofit experiences and transformed herself into an entrepreneurial force. She's a sought after speaker on the fireside chat founder circuit. And has boldly helped bring together other women entrepreneurs with @thetable and Female Founders Day. She's been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, and Black Enterprise.In this podcast episode, Dan spoke with Rica about her startup B...
2020-02-1348 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Rica Elysee, BeautyLynkRica Elysee is the founder and CEO of BeautyLynk, a company transforming the on-demand, in-home beauty market.FULL EPISODE drops February 13th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-1001 min
Founders UnfoundFounders Unfound 2020 KickoffDan previews what to expect from Founders Unfound in 2020.We would love your thoughts, ideas, suggestions, feedback. Please DM us today!social:instagram : linkedin : youtube : twitterpodcast:apple : spotify : soundcloud : sticherweb:www.foundersunfound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-0501 min
Founders UnfoundCoach AK Ikwuakor, ELETE StylesAK Ikwuakor, or "Coach AK" as he prefers, is a man of many talents. He’s been both a collegiate and Olympic athlete. Motivational speaker. Educator and Social impact entrepreneur. And even dabbled in some standup. In this podcast episode, however, Dan spoke with him as Co-Founder and CEO of ELETE Styles - a startup on a mission to create professional attire with fit, function, and fashion for the athlete build.ELETE takes the broadest view of the value it adds. From athletes to first responders to returning war vets who need adaptive apparel. Men, women, ca...
2019-10-2458 min
Founders UnfoundBaratunde Cola, CarbiceIn this episode Dan has a great conversation with Bara Cola, founder and CEO of Carbice. Bara's startup is revolutionizing the new standard for thermal cooling in the global electronics market. What does this mean to you and me?We are surrounded by a global infrastructure - from power plants and satellites to your Amazon Echo - that is powered by electronics. Electronics generate heat. If they kick out too much, well, then they shut down or at least slow down. Carbice's magic material manages the heat better - so full performance can be realized. Bara m...
2019-09-2747 min
Founders UnfoundIkechi Nwabuisi, TRiBLHost Dan Kihanya talks fundraising, Techstars, and jollof rice with Ikechi Nwabuisi, co-founder of TRiBL, a trust network helping black migrants identify and connect with locals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-1042 min
Founders UnfoundFounders Unfound PreviewHere is a short preview from Dan and Deborah of what to expect with our exciting new project! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-0103 min
Founders UnfoundKwame Boler, Rilwan Lawal, Claudius Mbemba, Neu IncHost Dan Kihanya catches up with the founding team of Neu Inc. Based in Seattle, Neu facilitates hotel-grade turnovers for Airbnb/vacation rentals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-1847 min
Founders UnfoundStella Ashaolu, WeSolvFounders Unfound host Dan Kihanya catches up with Stella Ashaolu, founder and CEO of WeSolv. Based in Chicago, WeSolv uses performance data and predictive analytics to help companies reduce bias and hire a more diverse workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-1747 min