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Therapy for Black GirlsSession 404: Black Women In VCWith over 3.5 million Black-owned businesses in America, we continue to see the landscape of Black entrepreneurship grow and expand. And as a Black entrepreneur myself, I know firsthand the importance of seeking out support in order to take your business to the next level. That’s why today, I am so happy to have Jewel Burks Solomon on the podcast. She is the managing partner at Collab Capital, an early-stage venture capital fund she launched to close the funding gap for Black entrepreneurs. Prior to that, Jewel was Head of Google for Startups US, where she created initiatives that ha...2025-03-2655 min
The Mindset Shift With Jezelle's podcastSession 404: Black Women In VCWith over 3.5 million Black-owned businesses in America, we continue to see the landscape of Black entrepreneurship grow and expand. And as a Black entrepreneur myself, I know firsthand the importance of seeking out support in order to take your business to the next level. That’s why today, I am so happy to have Jewel Burks Solomon on the podcast. She is the managing partner at Collab Capital, an early-stage venture capital fund she launched to close the funding gap for Black entrepreneurs. Prior to that, Jewel was Head of Google for Startups US, where she created initiatives that have de...2025-03-2655 min
Entrepreneurial AppetiteThe Scholist App: Abidemi Awojuyigbe's Journey to Entrepreneurial SuccessWhat if securing over $200,000 in scholarships was just the beginning of an inspiring journey? Join us as we sit down with Abidemi Awojuyigbe, a Nigerian-born graduate of Prairie View A&M and prize winner of the Black Ambition Contest. Abidemi shares her incredible story of overcoming the financial hurdles international students face, and how her relentless pursuit of scholarships not only funded her education but also ignited her passion for helping others through the creation of the Scholist App.Moving from the University of Houston to Prairie View A&M University, Abidemi discovered a unique landscape of...2024-08-1931 min
Hiring MattersHiring (Mentorship and Humility) Matters with AdVenture Capitalist Terrance Orr Renowned for his exceptional ability to inspire and uplift, Venture Builder Capitalist Terrance Orr shares profound insights on the transformative power of humility and the invaluable lessons of mentorship. In this best-of-episode, we're revisiting one of our favourite guest interviews. Terrance delves into the depths of his personal odyssey — from conquering adversities to emerging as a trailblazer of innovation in the business realm. Explore the transformative landscape sculpted by AI, unravel the art of compelling narrative in fundraising endeavors, and delve into the pivotal significance of customer insights in propelling innovation forward. Terrance openly discusses pivotal mistakes from his early care...2024-07-2256 min
MTI Radio the PodcastMTI Radio the Podcast Episode 8Thanks for pointing out the correction! Here's the updated version of the podcast episode notes:Podcast Episode Notes * "Might Delete This Later": Unveiling J. Cole's new project. What can we expect? Inspired by..OVO? * MTI Playlist Picks: Our top indie picks from the new streets featuring Proteautype and NC’s SoulFood “Healing” * HBCUvc on the Rise: Showcasing startups emerging from HBCUs. * Google's Backing: Exploring Black-owned startups receiving major support. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...2024-03-011h 28
The JigsawMacaroni Cheesecake (feat. Samoht)Artistry. Passion. Creativity. Authenticity. Oftentimes, people debate if music has lost those mentioned above, if good music has died, and if the future looks bleak. However, an artist will come along and remind you that the future is bright.
On this episode of The Jigsaw, Josh & Bryan invited a friend and favorite of the podcast and musical genius Samoht to the living room to discuss the state of music, duality, authenticity, creative processes, and new Also, find out where the head-scratching episode title comes from.
Tap in with Samoht at samohtmusic.com...2023-11-091h 46
Black to Business156: Equity in Influencer Marketing: Empowering Black Brands & Influencers w/ Jordyn WeaverName: Jordyn Weaver Business Name: Forefront ATL Current Title: Founder/CEO Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: North Carolina Central University (2019) - B.S in Family & Consumer Science (Fashion), Minor in Business University of California, Irvine (2021) - Masters of Innovation & Entrepreneurship About Jordyn Weaver: Jordyn Weaver is a social impact leader, founder, and innovator. Her mission in life is to economically empower Black and other underserved communities through innovation, entrepreneurship, and investing. She’s a proud HBCU alumna of No...2023-07-1347 min
Diverse Tech Founders MediaHow to Improve Your Pitch? Alexis Dulan (VC) | (Atlanta, GA) | (Season 3: Episode 6)Alexis Dulan is a startup mentor and investor relations fellow with strong ties to the HBCUvc community. After launching her career in management consulting post-Spelman, Alexis found her way into BigTech at Slack before jumping into venture capital with both feet. In this episode, Alexis takes us through a startup mentor session and addresses tips like how to find your competitive advantage and how to uniquely position your startup or fund to succeed.Subscribe and Review the #11 Podcast for Startups in 2022 as voted by Feedspot.Checkout the full list here-> https://blog.feedspot...2023-05-2354 min
Moneda MovesExploring Identity Through Ecosystem Building | Marcia Chong RosadoMarcia Chong Rosado (she/her/ella) faces multidimensionality head on. She holds multiple identities within her work, but also in her personal life as she’s navigated cultures across continents, socioeconomic spaces, and industries. Her goal? To bridge venture and civic engagement worlds. Personally, Marcia operates within and outside of evolving labels, including identifying as multiracial from diverse ancestors, Ecuadorian, as an immigrant to the United States.
Today, she is a Director at Cinematica Labs, focused on building mission-oriented entrepreneurial ecosystems in partnerships with ecosystem builders, like Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition. Marcia is a Coach...2023-03-2948 min
Privileged Black Kids50. Why Prestige Shouldn’t Matter| Jasmin JohnsonOn Episode 50 I spoke to Angel Squad Member at Hustle Fund, HBCUvc fellow and Harvard Business School 2+2 admit Jasmine Johnson on how she grew an interest in business and finance. We spoke about her reason on why attended Fisk University and why she left investment banking. We also speak on why it can be difficult to break into the venture capital industry.Contact information;privilegedblackkidspodcast@gmail.comPodcast Instagram: privilegedblackkidspodcastHost’s Instagram: _kendallcampJasmin Twitter : jasminvests2021-12-021h 24
LatinxAmerica's podcastJesús Salas Talks About Investing to Drive Economic InclusionA VCFamilia member, Jesús Salas is rooted in the belief that making culturally conscious investments is a path to increasing opportunity and positive economic outcomes for otherwise overlooked communities and founders. Jesús is a former Associate with Omidyar Network where he supported the sourcing and evaluation of venture investments and tools that catalyzed the supply of purpose-driven technology. Jesús has worked domestically and abroad in a variety of capacities such as a management consultant, impact investor and investment banker with global organizations working across industries ranging from agriculture, education, and financial technology. Outside of Sla...2021-10-0528 min
LatinxAmerica's podcastLeandro Bedolla TalksA VCFamilia member, Leandro Bedolla is a VC at M25 in Chicago, the most active Pre-Seed and Seed stage firm investing in Midwest-based startups across most industries (14 states, 117 companies). He sources and meets with founders, conducts analysis and due diligence, supports portfolio companies and firm operations, and initiatives including MidwestStartups.com and the Midwest Startup City Rankings. Additionally, Leandro volunteers with LatinxVC co-leading the Breaking into VC Fellowship, VCFamilia, mentors for Techstars and NVCA/Venture Forward’s VC University, and was recognized by HBCUvc as a 2021 Emerging Venture Leader. Previously, Leandro was an associate for the Techstars Anywhere ac...2021-09-3035 min
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL)Research Insight: Entrepreneurship Education Is About More than Startup CreationIn a recent paper, Stanford professor Chuck Eesley and Notre Dame professor Yong Suk Lee observed that formal entrepreneurship education helped Stanford alumni founders raise more funding and scale more quickly than peers who received no formal entrepreneurship training. But entrepreneurship education didn’t lead to a higher rate of startup creation itself. What should that finding mean for entrepreneurship educators? In this episodes, Eesley poses that question to three thought leaders devoted to training future innovators: Jon Fjeld of Duke’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative, Hadiyah Mujhid of HBCUvc, and Elizabeth Brake of Venture for America. The conversations expl...2021-09-2220 min
Stanford eCornerResearch Insight: Entrepreneurship Education Is About More than Startup CreationIn a recent paper, Stanford professor Chuck Eesley and Notre Dame professor Yong Suk Lee observed that formal entrepreneurship education helped Stanford alumni founders raise more funding and scale more quickly than peers who received no formal entrepreneurship training. But entrepreneurship education didn’t lead to a higher rate of startup creation itself. What should that finding mean for entrepreneurship educators? In this episodes, Eesley poses that question to three thought leaders devoted to training future innovators: Jon Fjeld of Duke’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative, Hadiyah Mujhid of HBCUvc, and Elizabeth Brake of Venture for America. The conversations explore the...2021-09-2220 min
Permission to CEOEP 4: How to Raise Venture Capital and Bootstrapping W/ Jaisa MinorJaisa Minor is a venture capital professional specializing in working with underrepresented entrepreneurs and investors. She currently works as the Head of Partnerships at HBCUvc and is a Venture Partner at Noemis Ventures where she focuses on fintech, AI/ML, and marketplaces. She is also the founder of Prosperity Solutions, a boutique consulting firm with a focus on the development and management of brand, product, and investment strategies. Lastly, she is a proud Senior Advisor for Spero, an award-winning, data-first creative & digital strategy studio. Prior to this, she managed initial deal evaluation and portfolio management a...2021-08-3051 min
Inspired InvestingNothing is Stronger Than a Community Investing in ItselfAt the intersection of HBCUs and venture capital lies HBCUvc—a nonprofit dedicated to reimagining the venture capital ecosystem by expanding access to more Black and Brown investors. Jaisa Minor, Head of Partnerships at HBCUvc, joins James in conversation today with HBCUvc benefactors Brantly Fulton, Lab Fund recipient and CEO of Lamar IoT, and Trea’jure Dahl, Spelman College junior and HBCUvc fellow. For firsthand insights on why there is nothing stronger than a community investing in itself, listen to the full episode anywhere you listen to podcasts: https://plnk.to/CT?to=page. Note to All Read...2021-06-3037 min
EquityOwning the paycheck is the key to fintech successHello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines.This week, Natasha and Danny, otherwise known as your two new favorite Book influencers (inside joke, you'll get if you listen to the show), hopped on the mics to take everyone threw the news, with Grace and Chris in the background.Here's what we got into:
Wise announced plans to go public via direct listing, making it the biggest company to use this route to debut on the London Stock Exchange.
Andreessen Horowitz goes into pu...2021-06-1834 min
Changing the TrajectoryNothing Is Stronger Than a Community Investing in ItselfAt the intersection of HBCUs and venture capital lies HBCUvc—a nonprofit dedicated to bringing more Black and Brown investors into the venture capital ecosystem. Jaisa Minor, Head of Partnerships at HBCUvc, joins James in conversation today with HBCUvc benefactors Brantly Fulton, Lab Fund recipient and CEO of Lamar IoT, and Trea’jure Dahl, Spelman College junior and HBCUvc fellow. For firsthand insights on why there is nothing stronger than a community investing in itself, listen to the full episode of #ChangingtheTrajectory anywhere you listen to podcasts. https://plnk.to/CT?to=page Note to All Readers: The inf...2021-05-1137 min
Talks With SaraNoSocksInterview with Yolanda Stephens, Founder Women to MakeThis week I sat down with Yolanda Stephens, who by day runs Operations at HBCUvc, and in her spare runs a productivity studio called Sprint as a Service offering Agile and Notion consulting and is the founder of Women to Done, a training agency dedicated to supporting Women-led, socially impactful businesses. A wonderful discussion on how to run side ventures while working full time and why entrepreneurship isn't for everyone.Connect with YolandaTwitter: https://twitter.com/FreshVestorWebsite: https://freshvestor.com--- Send in a voice message: https://a...2021-05-0754 min
Divergent UnicornsLife As A Chief Growth Officer w/ Jareau Wade, Chief Growth Officer at Finix PaymentsOn this episode we chat with Jareau Wade, Chief Growth Officer at Finix Payments. We discuss everything from the day to day life of a Chief Growth Officer, Trends that are impacting FinTech, and more.
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Recorded: February 20212021-04-2441 minDivergent UnicornsIncreasing Cap Table Diversity w/ Megan Holston-Alexander, Partner at a16z Cultural Leadership FundOn this episode we chat with Megan Holston-Alexander, Partner at a16z Cultural Leadership Fund. We discuss the importance of diverse representation on the cap table, fundraising advice for founders, and increasing diverse representation in the startup ecosystem.
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Recorded: February 20212021-04-1025 minDivergent UnicornsBetting on Immigrant Founders w/ Maria Salamanca, Partner at Unshackled VenturesOn this episode we chat with Maria Salamanca, Partner at Unshackled Ventures; which is an early stage venture firm investing into startups founded by immigrant founders.
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Recorded: October 20202021-03-1230 minPrivileged Black Kids40. Founder & CEO Of HBCUvc | Hadiyah MujhidOn Episode 40 Kendall Camp brings on Founder & CEO of HBCUvc Hadiyah Mujhid to discuss her life in college (10:18), time working at Lockheed Martin (17:30), diversity and inclusion in tech and VC (28:18), entrepreneurship and her experiences building HBCUvc.Survey To Enter To Win $10 Cash Gift Card Below!https://healthgenyz.com/surveys/Contact information;privilegedblackkidspodcast@gmail.comPodcast Instagram: privilegedblackkidspodcastHost’s Instagram: _kendallcampHadiyah Twitter: Hadiyah MujhidHBCUvc Website: HBCUvc2021-03-1053 minDivergent UnicornsCreating Innovation for Real Estate w/ Keenan Williams, Co-Founder of ReziOn this episode we chat with Keenan Williams, Co-Founder of Rezi; which is an real estate startup that allows landlords and tenants to rent apartments instantly.
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Recorded: September 20202021-03-0739 minDivergent UnicornsIncreasing Women Representation in Startups w/ Domonique Fines, Dir. of Engagement at All RaiseOn this episode we chat with Domonique Fines, Dir. of Engagement at All Raise; which is an organization that seeks to increase the amount of women receiving venture funding.
We discuss challenges that women face with raising capital, Domonique's role at All Raise, and how All Raise benefits women VCs also.
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Recorded: October 20202021-02-2825 minDivergent UnicornsInvesting into Healthcare & Latinx VC with Juan-Pablo Mas, Partner at Action Potential VCOn this episode we chat with Juan-Pablo Mas, who is a Partner at Action Potential VC; which is a growth stage venture firm investing into Healthcare. Juan-Pablo also is a founding board member of Latinx VC.
Topics to look forward to... due diligence of healthcare startups, COVID-19's impact on healthcare startups, and increasing diverse representation in venture capital.
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Recorded: September 20202021-02-0834 minDivergent UnicornsThe Future of Work w/ Nash Ahmed, Founder & CEO of UndockOn this episode we chat with Nash Ahmed, who is the founder of Undock; which is a software company that helps people instantly schedule, host, and document meetings. Nash is a serial entrepreneur, in which he previously ran three companies including Viper Box.
Topics to look forward to... advice for raising a seed round, building product, building a team, and defining your startup's North Star.
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Recorded: September 20202021-01-2834 minDivergent UnicornsInvesting at the Pre-Seed with Mac Conwell, Founder of Rarebreed VenturesOn this episode with chat with McKeever "Mac" Conwell II, who is the founder and managing partner of RareBreed Ventures. Mac is a former software engineer and two-time founder. One of Mac's companies failed, the other went on to a succesful exit.
Topics to look forward to... investing at the pre-seed stage, building the startup ecosystem outside of Silicon Valley, and what makes a "Rarebreed Founder".
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Recorded: October 20202021-01-2127 min
Your Latina Career CoachHow Impact Investing Can Change Communities & Lives, with Nate JonesAfter graduating from Morehouse College in 2014, Nate Jones only spent a couple of years working in the financial services industry before deciding to merge his passion for improving the socioeconomic status quo for low-income neighborhoods with his financial and analytical skillset. Nate went on to co-found the Village Microfund, a social impact fund empowering entrepreneurs in Metro Atlanta by providing access to capital, business education, and a "Village" of support. In 2020, Nate was named one of HBCUVC's "31 under 31" emerging leaders in venture capital. On this episode, he talks candidly about his early career experiences and decisions, while inspiring us...2021-01-0822 min
Founders Get FundsThe IoT For Supply Chain Management with Michael Cutrer & Brantly FultonFrom ice cream to vaccines, LAMAR IoT Inc. is developing a smart container to track items as they make their way to the customer. The duo, CTO Michael Cutrer and CEO Brantly Fulton, are both Morehouse graduates that bonded over their passion for Internet Of Things (IoT) devices. Brantly has a background and interest in sustainable materials chemistry, flexible electronics, sustainability, and climate change. Michael has a background and interest in full stack software development, Arduino microcontroller systems, internet of things design, and machine learning.
In this episode, we discover what led them to developing a product th...2021-01-0739 min
Black Tech Green MoneyFinding a Way into a Career in Venture Capital w/ Hadiyah MujhidHadiyah Mujhid is the Founder and CEO of HBCUvc, a nonprofit mobilizing the next generation of venture capitalists to increase access to capital for communities historically overlooked. She brings an intersection of experience as a Black woman, software engineer, and technical founder. Hadiyah chat's with Will Lucas about how Black people can break down the barriers that keep us from being institutional investors, and the unique value a VC from an HBCU might bring to tech startups.Follow Will Lucas on Instagram at @willlucasLearn more at AfroTech.com https://instagram.com/afro.tech2020-12-1831 min
Privileged Black Kids31. Venture Capital, Old Money vs New Money & Thoughts on Artificial IntelligenceKendall Camp brings on Bowie State junior Richard Clay to discuss (1:50) venture capital funding, (16:00) old money vs new money, and thoughts on artificial intelligence. Richard is also a partner at Dorm Room Fund and HBCUvc FellowHost Instagram: _kendallcampPodcast Instagram: privilegedblackkidspodcastRichard Clay LinkedIn: Richard ClayRichard Clay Instagram: mr.richardclay2020-12-0245 min
The Sure Shot EntrepreneurLimited partners influence change from the topLo Toney, founder and managing partner at Plexo Capital, takes us behind the scenes of a venture fund to show a limited partner's perspective. He shares his vision for a flywheel effect from the top to increase diversity. A hybrid VC firm investing both in emerging VC funds and in early stage companiesHow can limited partners influence change diversity trends starting at the topNow there is a willingness to change trends in venture capitalNew VCs must learn to transition from investor to fund manager Non-profit: HBCUvc
2020-10-2036 minDivergent UnicornsTackling the Hair Market w/ Dawn Myers, Founder of The MostThis week, we speak with Dawn Myers, CEO and Founder of The Most; which is a startup providing solutions to women with textured hair.
Key Topics: Hardware Roadmapping, Building an eCommerce solution, Joining an Accelerator, and so much more!
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Recorded: May 20202020-10-0700 minDivergent UnicornsFintech: Serving the Under and Unbanked w/ Travis Holoway, Founder of Solo FundsThis week, we speak with Travis Holoway, CEO and Founder of Solo Funds; which is a Fintech solution that is serving the under and unbanked market by combating predatory lending.
Key Topics: Building a Team, Customer Acquisition, Legal & Regulatory, and so much more!
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Recorded: March 20202020-09-3025 min
Forward Thinking Founders351 - An Early Bet On Ime EssienIme Essien is a student at Morgan State University studying electrical engineering. He is a student partner at HBCUvc, a student-led investment fund dedicated to HBCU and HSI student and alumni founders. He is also the cofounder of UrConveyThanks to Primeflow for sponsoring this episode of FTF!It’s time to focus on your biggest advantage - your relationships. Partner up with your network and drive business. Their software takes care of everything else. With Primeflow, you can source partners, manage your leads, and collect your fees, all within one easy software product. Check it ou...2020-09-2724 minDivergent UnicornsCorporate Venture Capital Investing w/ Jackson Cummings, Investor at Salesforce VenturesThis episode, we meet with Jackson Cummings, an investor at Salesforce Ventures; which is a Corporate Venture Capital firm that has invested in companies such as Box, Dropbox, and Ncino.
Key Topics: Acquiring CVC investment, CVC benefits, Startup-Investor relationship, and more!
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Recorded: April 20202020-09-1628 min
Founders Get FundsThe Spelman VentureWant to know what it is like to be an entrepreneur on a HBCU campus?
Spelman College may need more resources for entering the start-up and venture capitalists ecosystem but there is something special about The Spelman Venture. In this episode, 2 Spelman alumnae and a current student at Spelman College discuss entrepreneurship at HBCUs now and beyond. This includes guests Jade Lockhard, the Program Manager for the HBCU Founders Program at Nex3 and Trea’jure Dahl, the 1st HBCUvc fellow from Spelman. Get an inside look on what shaped their entrepreneurial journeys at Spelman and how they pl...2020-09-1535 minDivergent UnicornsStartup Accelerator 101 w/ Garry Johnson III, Founder of First Founder's AcceleratorThis week, we speak with Garry Johnson - founder of First Founder's Accelerator; which is an early stage accelerator designed to boost underrepresented founders — those from one or more groups including racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ, people with disabilities and women.
Key Topics: Importance of Accelerators, Pitch Decks, Demo Day, and more!
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Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien2020-09-0940 minDivergent UnicornsBlack Wealth Building With Fintech w/ Dana Wilson, Founder of CHIPThis week, we speak with Dana Wilson - Founder and CEO of CHIP; which is a FinTech startup increasing visibility and access to financial professionals of color.
Key Topics: Building a Team, Creating a Prototype, Importance of Community in the Startup Space, and more!
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Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien2020-09-0224 minDivergent UnicornsBuilding a Consumer Goods Startup w/ Amanda Johnson, Founder of Mented CosmeticsOn this episode, we speak with Amanda Johnson - Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Mented Cosmetics; which is a beauty startup looking to provide products to women of every HUE. Amanda Johnson and her co-founder are the 15th and 16th black women to raise $1M+ in venture funding.
Key Topics: Finding Problem Market-Fit, Utilizing Influencer Marketing, Defining Customer Experience, and Supply Chain Management.
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Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien2020-08-1921 minDivergent UnicornsBreaking into Venture Capital w/ Amira Ouji, Director at Revolution FundOn this episode, we speak with Amira Ouji and she discusses her experience with breaking into Venture Capital and how fundamental HBCUs (graduate of Howard) have been on her journey. Amira Ouji currently serves as the Director of Portfolio Engagement at Revolution, and is a founding team member at HBCUvc. At the time of this recording, Amira worked with MetaProp NYC.
Learn more about her journey.
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Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien2020-08-1441 minDivergent UnicornsInvesting in Consumer Startups w/ Mercedes Bent, Partner at Lightspeed VenturesOn this episode, De'Havia interviews Mercedes Bent - Partner at Lightspeed Ventures. At Lightspeed Ventures, Mercedes focuses on investing into early stage consumer startups. She also happens to be 1/5 black women with investment influence at a $1B+ venture fund.
Key Topics: Building consumer startups, Growing and Scaling, and Raising funding.
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Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien2020-08-0623 minDivergent UnicornsBuilding Sustainable Startups and Making Exits w/ Collin Wallace, CEO of ZeroStoreFront (formerly EatGeek)On this episode, De'Havia Stewart and Ime Essien interview Collin Wallace, CEO of ZeroStoreFront (formerly EatGeek). Collin has managed to make 3 exits - his first startup, Fango, was acquired by Grubhub in 2011. Collin has also participated in Accelerator programs such as Techstars and Y Combinator, and has raised millions in venture funding.
Key Topics: Process of Getting Acquired, Acquiring B2B customers, Raising a Round of Funding, and Importance of Intellectual Property.
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Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien2020-07-2950 minDivergent UnicornsThe Investor Lens w/ Jarrid Tingle, Founding Partner Harlem CapitalOn this episode, we speak with Jarrid Tingle - Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Harlem Capital; where Jarrid and his team plans to invest in 1,000 diverse founders. Jarrid and Harlem Capital have recently closed a $40M inaugural fund and have been featured in large media publications for their work such as Forbes, TechCrunch, and Black Enterprise.
Key Topics: Learnings from $40M fund raise, how Harlem Capital evaluates companies, alternative ways to raising capital, and the VC and founder relationship.
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Hosted by @de_havia and...2020-07-2230 minDivergent UnicornsBuilding an eSports Startup w/ Austin Woolridge, CEO of Players' LoungeOn this episode, we speak with Austin Woolridge - Co-Founder and CEO of Players' Lounge; which is an eSports startup that connects gamers virtually and allows them to compete competitively for cash. Aside from reaching consumers across the United States, Austin has been able to raise $3.7M in venture funding and has participated in Y Combinator Cohort 18.
Key Topics: Building an MVP, Influencer Marketing, Scaling business, and Raising a Round.
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Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien2020-07-1529 min
Crossroads PodcastExposure I'm joined by fellow HBCU alum Lavonya Jones to discuss her work with Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College. Building on the discussion about the gaps in education, we discuss the HBCUvc fellowship program and the ways Coach Jones has pushed the students she works with toward excellence. We reminisce on our time on campus and discuss how HBCUS are taking an active role in the fight for environmental justice.2020-07-1458 minDivergent UnicornsThe VC: Arlan Hamilton, Backstage CapitalOn this episode, we speak with Arlan Hamilton - Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital. Backstage Capital is a venture firm that invest in "underestimated" founders - black, person of color, woman, and/or LGBTQ. Since founding the firm, Backstage Capital has invested in over 100 diverse founders.
You can expect to hear more on what Arlan looks for in startups, how diverse founders can overcome challenges within the startup ecosystem, navigating COVID-19, and Arlan's new book "It's About Damn Time".
*This episode was recorded via Instagram Live on April 23, 2020*
The book...2020-07-0828 minDivergent UnicornsThe Founder: Cherae Robinson, CEO of Tastemakers AfricaOn this episode, we speak with Cherae Robinson - the founder and CEO of Tastemakers Africa; which is an experience marketplace connecting black millennials to culture and heritage worldwide. Cherae has been featured in large media publications such as TechCrunch and has successfully raised a $1M seed round led by Precursor Ventures.
Cherae helps provide knowledge from her experience as a founder on topics such as Building a Team, Raising Funding, Acquiring First Customers, and Influencer Marketing.
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Visit...2020-07-0133 minDiverse Tech Founders MediaCharlton Cunningham (Ecosystem Builder) | HBCUvc (Atlanta, GA) | (Season 1: Episode 9)Charlton Cunningham is a leading startup ecosystem builder in the Southeast United States and Ecosystem Program Manager at HBCUvc. Atlanta's venture capital has reportedly reached $1B and Charlton has a pulse on the local startup scene. Relationships are important and Charlton uses his know-how to help HBCU students get a leg up in the venture capital world. Help us get to 50 ratings on iTunes and Spotify!Start you own podcast here (we may receive a small commission if you sign up).See you inside!Questions Answered:1. Why HBCUs?2. W...2020-06-2644 minDiverse Tech Founders MediaNathan Jones IV (VC) | Village Micro Fund (Austin, TX) | (Season 1: Episode 1)YouTube Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GGxnzueBdoHBCUvc 31 under 31: https://blog.hbcu.vc/hbcuvcs-31-under-31-the-future-of-venture-capital-280f391f766fVillage Micro Fund: https://www.villagemicrofund.com/aboutusNathan Jones IV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-jones-67386366/Help us get to 50 ratings on iTunes and Spotify!Start you own podcast here (we may receive a small commission if you sign up).See you inside!2020-05-0331 min
Living Corporate#CBEWEEK : Clayton BryanThrough our partnership with the Coalition of Black Excellence founded by Angela J. we have the pleasure of sitting down with 500 Startups venture partner Clayton Bryan. He sits down with us to discuss his career journey up to this point and to share valuable advice for young leaders and founders, particularly in the VC space. We also promote CBE Week, an event designed to highlight excellence in the black community, connect black professionals across sectors, and provide opportunities for professional development and community engagement.Learn more about CBE Week here! https://www.cbeweek.com/Learn more...2019-01-2126 min
Dollars and Change PodcastLive from SOCAP 2018! - Part IDollars and Change broadcasts live from SOCAP 2018 in San Francisco, a conference uniting 3,000 impact investors, world-class entrepreneurs, and innovative cross-sector practitioners who are dedicated to increasing the flow of capital toward social good. Hosts Katherine Klein and Nick Ashburn are joined by: Hadiyah Mujhid, Founder and CEO of HBCUvc; Yana Kakar, Global Managing Partner at Dalberg Advisors; Tom Mitchell, Managing Director at Cambridge Associates; and John Levy, Director of Impact at Franklin Templeton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-10-3053 min
Wharton Business DailyLive from SOCAP 2018! - Part IBusiness Radio Special: Dollars and Change broadcasts live from SOCAP 2018 in San Francisco, a conference uniting 3,000 impact investors, world-class entrepreneurs, and innovative cross-sector practitioners who are dedicated to increasing the flow of capital toward social good. Hosts Katherine Klein and Nick Ashburn are joined by: Hadiyah Mujhid, Founder and CEO of HBCUvc; Yana Kakar, Global Managing Partner at Dalberg Advisors; Tom Mitchell, Managing Director at Cambridge Associates; and John Levy, Director of Impact at Franklin Templeton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-10-3053 min
The Bootstrapped VC - A Backstage Capital Podcast11. "Chipper as Hell" (feat. Hadiyah Mujhid of HBCUvc)In this episode, Arlan and Christie compete in a high-stakes trivia game of Howdy Partner, and Arlan speaks with the founder of HBCUvc, a not-for-profit organization connecting and equipping the next generation of black and brown tech innovators and investors.
Full show notes:
http://backstagecapital.com/podcast/11-chipper-as-hell/
Credits:
Host + Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton
Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers
Music by: Janine
Additional Music by: Torrie Vogt, fazerock, Bhasmantam, musicisfreenow, DeKobe, Laurent-Proy2017-10-0400 min