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The Mushroom Mamasita PodcastEpisode 52: Life as the RitualIn this soul-stirring episode of the Mushroom Mamasita Podcast, my guest takes us on a profound journey through the layered terrain of psychedelic healing, embodiment, and divine remembrance. With a background in personal training, kundalini and shamanic arts, she shares how mushrooms have guided her deeper into her body, helping her dismantle years of programming to reclaim the ancient wisdom in her bones.We explore themes like nervous system regulation, feeling at home in the body, the power of somatic awareness, and the sacred reclamation of feminine energy. She opens up about how her medicine work has...
2026-01-031h 37
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Go From Layoff to $600kIn this episode of Build a Damn Thing, host Kathryn Finney speaks with Elina Pantelyeva, the founder of Dood Woof, about her journey from being laid off in the tech industry to building a successful brand for dog lovers. Elina shares her insights on identifying target audiences, product development, and the importance of authenticity in creating loyal customers. She discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the significance of community, and her strategies for leveraging platforms like Amazon and TikTok for growth. Elina emphasizes the value of understanding customer pain points and the importance of building relationships with customers to foster...
2025-11-0430 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Use Storytelling to Make $$$In this episode of Build The Damn Thing, host Kathryn Finney speaks with expert authority coach Christine Blosdale about the importance of visibility and storytelling in entrepreneurship. Christine shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the significance of authenticity, and how to connect personal stories to business success. She emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to uncover their unique narratives, focus on serving their audience, and effectively brand themselves in a digital world. The conversation provides practical tips for building a compelling online presence and magnetizing one's brand.Key takeaways- Storytelling is essential for connecting with your audience.- Imposter syndrome...
2025-10-2839 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Build a Powerful NetworkHow do you build a network that actually fuels your business and life?In this special compilation episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney brings together some of the most powerful insights from past guests on the importance of relationships, risk-taking, and resilience in entrepreneurship.You’ll learn:- How founders turned corporate careers into thriving businesses- Why inclusive communities create better opportunities for everyone- Strategies for balancing leadership and family life- What separates angel investors from venture capitalists...
2025-09-3029 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Turn a Side Hustle Into a Thriving Business with Andee HartWhat does it really take to turn a kitchen side hustle into a thriving wholesale business?In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney talks with entrepreneur and sales strategist Andee Hart, founder of Hart Design Co. and host of She Sells Differently. Andee shares how she went from a Fortune 500 sales executive to building a candle empire, the sales framework that works in any market, and her mission to help women entrepreneurs overcome sales anxiety.You’ll learn:The lessons Andee took from corporate Am...
2025-09-2336 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Use The Profit First Method To Get $$$ as an EntrepreneurIn this episode of Build the Damn Thing, host Kathryn Finney interviews financial advisor and money mindset expert Shari Rash, host of Everyone’s Talking Money, a show recognized by The New York Times. The conversation gives new and early stage entrepreneurs a clear money playbook for leaving a 9 to 5 and building a profitable business. Listeners learn how to pay themselves first using a Profit First style framework, budget variable income, and separate personal and business finances with simple systems that work in real life. The episode explains LLC basics, dedicated business bank accounts, and a lightweight Google Sheets da...
2025-09-1632 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyWhy 'Mastering Intentions' Beat Traditional Goal-Setting for This Real Estate Mogul and HBO Max StarWhat happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted but feel completely empty inside? Bianca D'Alessio, author of "Mastering Intentions," HBO Max's Selling Tampa star, and top real estate broker, found herself at the pinnacle of success—and completely burned out, isolated from family, and questioning everything.In this raw conversation, Bianca breaks down the difference between toxic goal-setting and intentional living, sharing how her approach to success nearly cost her the relationships that mattered most. From her father's incarceration for financial fraud to her siblings staging an intervention in Sicily, she reveals how family trauma be...
2025-09-0934 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyFrom $25 Google Checks to 7-Figure Exit: OG Influencers Reveal the Business Behind Personal BrandingWhat happens when you turn a fashion blog into a business empire worth acquiring? Marie Denée, founder of The Curvy Fashionista, sits down with Kathryn Finney to break down the real economics of influence - from the wild west days of $12 CPMs and $50K satellite media tours to today's oversaturated market.This isn't your typical "follow your passion" conversation. Marie and Kathryn dig deep into the business fundamentals that separate profitable personal brands from hobby accounts that burn out. You'll learn:Why understanding marketing funnels can 10x your influencer income:- The critical difference between building "Marie Denée"...
2025-09-0243 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Own Your Power Part 2: Say No, Stand Tall, and Build on Your TermsOwning your power isn’t a personality trait—it’s a strategy.In this special Build the Damn Thing compilation, Kathryn Finney brings together bold voices who know what it takes to lead, negotiate, and build with intention. From navigating bias to setting unapologetic boundaries, this episode is a crash course in standing tall and taking up space as an entrepreneur.You’ll hear from founders and leaders who refused to play small—even when the systems around them demanded it. They chose themselves. They bet on their voice. And they b...
2025-08-2621 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Own Your Power: The Mindset Every Entrepreneur Needs to Build BoldlyWhat does it really take to build the business—and life—you want?In this special compilation episode of Build the Damn Thing, host Kathryn Finney brings together powerful insights from founders and leaders who are redefining what it means to be an entrepreneur. From negotiating your worth to building through bias, this episode unpacks the real inner work required to lead with power and purpose.You’ll hear from voices who’ve been told to shrink—and chose to expand instead.Discover why owning you...
2025-08-1915 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Make Joy Part of Your Business StrategyWhat if leadership didn’t have to be lonely? What if building your business could feel like a joyful act of service—not just a climb to the top?In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with her longtime collaborator and friend, Darlene Gillard Jones, to unpack the emotional reality of entrepreneurship. From surviving literal blizzards in North Carolina to producing a runway show that changed lives, Kathryn and Darlene reflect on the power of building with people who believe in you—and how joy, levity, and legacy show up in...
2025-08-1238 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Use AI to Grow Your BusinessIt's time to use AI to save you time and grow your businessIn this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Cheryl Contee—tech futurist, serial entrepreneur, and author of AI for Nonprofits—to break down how underestimated founders can use AI right now to grow their businesses, save time, cut costs, and stay competitive.Whether you’re running a small team, a solo hustle, or a community-based organization, this episode is packed with real-world examples, free tools, and no-BS advice on how to integrate AI into your workflow without sellin...
2025-08-0541 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyWhat is Venture Capital?You’ve heard the buzz about venture capital, but do you really know how it works? Or if it’s even right for your business?In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Brian Laung Aoaeh, co-founder of Refashioned Ventures, to break down the truth about venture capital—without the jargon. From understanding how VCs actually make money to knowing what “high growth” really means, Kathryn and Brian reveal what most entrepreneurs get wrong about raising money and why VC funding is not for everybody.They als...
2025-07-2946 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Turn Your Creativity Into Cash Without Selling OutIn this episode of "Build a Damn Thing," host Kathryn Finney delves into the intersection of art and entrepreneurship with Natalie Osborne, founder of Natalie O. Decor. Born in the historic Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Natalie carries the legacy of Black Wall Street into her vibrant art. Discover how she transitioned from teaching to full-time artistry, leveraging platforms like Etsy and Shopify to sell her work. Natalie shares insights on pricing, market strategies, and breaking free from traditional art world constraints. Whether you're an artist or an entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable lessons on betting on yourself and...
2025-07-2237 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Leverage Relationships to Power Your Next MoveYour network is more than who you know — it’s about who knows what you know.In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with networking powerhouse Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network, to unpack how building the right relationships can be the ultimate power move for entrepreneurs, career changers, and women in business.From career pivots to personal branding, Kathryn and Kelly dive into the strategies that turn connections into catalysts. Learn how to engage your community authentically, how to identify your value in a crowded spac...
2025-07-1536 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Be a Likeable Badass in BusinessWhat does it really mean to own your power in business—and still be likeable?In this powerful episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Dr. Alison Fragale, negotiation expert, professor at the University of North Carolina, and author of "Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Desrve", to unpack how underestimated entrepreneurs can navigate power, presence, and persuasion without losing themselves.They explore what it means to be a “likeable badass,” why curiosity is one of the most underrated business tools, and how storyt...
2025-07-0841 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Network Without Feeling Fake (or Exhausted)In a world where business often feels transactional, how do you build relationships that actually matter?In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with renowned connector and corporate responsibility expert Susan McPherson to talk about the real power behind authentic connections. Together, they unpack what it means to lead with purpose, why curiosity is your greatest networking tool, and how entrepreneurs can thrive in a world transformed by AI and social uncertainty.Susan shares her powerful Gather, Ask, Do framework—designed to help you cr...
2025-07-0140 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Launch a Food Brand From Your Home KitchenWhat if your burnout, breakup, and boldest idea all showed up in the same year—and led you to your biggest breakthrough?In this powerful episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Nekeia Boone, tech executive turned ice cream entrepreneur and founder of Tudy’s Kitchen. Named in honor of her grandmother, this Amsterdam-based, Black woman–led dessert brand is shaking up the frozen food aisle with flavors rooted in culture, legacy, and love.After hitting a breaking point during the pandemic—divorce, corporate burnout, and a global shutdown—Nekeia leaned into an unp...
2025-06-2442 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Go From Corporate to CEOIn this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Dana Hork — a powerhouse marketer, brand builder, and founder of the rapid-fire microagency Beers With Friends — to unpack what it really takes to go from startup scrappiness to billion-dollar success, and why speed, clarity, and creativity are the new marketing superpowers.From being one of the first 100 employees at Jet.com to leading its explosive growth and $3.3 billion acquisition by Walmart, Dana has had a front-row seat to brand revolutions at scale. She’s revitalized corporate giants like Walmart with a bold new social strate...
2025-06-1739 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Create a Company Culture Before You Have a TeamWhat if the boldest thing you could do is build the space you’ve been told you don’t belong in?In this powerful episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Alex West Steinman, co-founder and CEO of The Coven—a trailblazing co-working space built by and for women, non-binary, and trans professionals. From confronting systemic inequities in the advertising industry to creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels seen, Alex’s journey is a blueprint for leading with purpose, equity, and unapologetic authenticity.Together, Kathryn and Alex dive into how childhood lessons...
2025-06-1054 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Thrive as a Mission-Driven Entrepreneur in a Broken SystemWhat if building your business could also build a better world?In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Teresa Chahine, Yale School of Management senior lecturer, social entrepreneurship pioneer, and author of Social Entrepreneurship: Building Impact Step-by-Step. Teresa shares how she’s blending academic insight with on-the-ground action to reshape the future of business—one purpose-driven venture at a time.From launching the first venture philanthropy organization in Lebanon to supporting immigrant-owned businesses in New Haven, Teresa offers a global perspective on how entrepreneurs—especially underestimated ones—can create companies that are both profitab...
2025-06-0341 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Buy a Business (and Make It Your Own)How do you stay relevant, build community, and lead through massive industry change—without losing yourself in the process?In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with powerhouse media executive and community builder Ann Shoket, former Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen Magazine and current CEO of TheLi.st. From the high-stakes world of legacy media to building a digital-first, purpose-driven network for women and non-binary leaders, Ann shares raw lessons on evolution, acquisition, and leadership in the face of disruption.Together, they unpack:The collapse of the magazine industry and ho...
2025-05-2753 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Date Like a CEO and Attract the Partnership You DeserveWhat if the skills you used to launch your dream business were the same skills you need to launch a successful romantic partnership?In this one-of-a-kind episode of Build the Damn Thing, host Kathryn Finney sits down with acclaimed love coach and entrepreneur Francesca Hogi to uncover the surprising parallels between building a business and building a relationship. Francesca—author of How to Find True Love and TED Talk veteran—dives deep into how intention, vision, and self-worth shape both our love lives and our entrepreneurial paths.Together, they break down why so many high-achieving peop...
2025-05-2053 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Grow a Multi-Million Dollar Business From Passion and PurposeIn this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter, to unpack how she transformed a $100 passion project into a powerhouse beauty brand—and what it really takes to grow without compromising your purpose.From mixing body butters in her Brooklyn kitchen to landing shelf space at Sephora, Lisa shares the behind-the-scenes journey of building with limited capital, leveraging community instead of venture funding, and navigating the realities of acquisition—including public backlash.This isn’t just a story about beauty products. It’s about betting on...
2025-05-1348 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Stop Running (Business) Races that Don’t MatterWhat if building your business (and your life) wasn’t about “doing more”, but about “doing smarter”?In this powerful season-opening episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Christina Wallace—Harvard Business School senior lecturer, serial entrepreneur, and author of The Portfolio Life—to unpack how entrepreneurs can future-proof their careers and personal lives with intentional design.Christina introduces the concept of living a “portfolio life,” where success isn’t defined by hustle or traditional job titles but by how well you allocate time, energy, and resources across work, creativity, health, and relationships. D...
2025-05-0644 min
BigIdeas.FM: Audiobooks delivered as conversational podcasts!Build The Damn Thing by Kathryn Finney | Free SummaryBuild The Damn Thing by Kathryn FinneyGet the book: https://amzn.to/4e7ElQh----Build The Damn Thing is a battle-tested guide for every entrepreneur who the establishment has excluded. Finney, an investor and startup champion, explains how to build a business from the ground up; from developing a business plan to finding investors, growing a team, and refining a product. Finney empowers entrepreneurs to take advantage of their unique networks; arms readers with responses to investors who say, "great pitch but I just don't do Black women"; a...
2024-09-1811 min
DO GOOD X PodcastEp. 17 Building Your Entrepreneurial Support System: Practical Steps and Community ConnectionsWelcome to DO GOOD X, hosted by Kimberly Daniel. In this episode, Kimberly focuses on building a supportive community for entrepreneurs and provides practical steps to create the support system you need. She outlines the advantages of staying connected to the community through three steps: identify, engage, and build. Kimberly emphasizes that the entrepreneurial journey can often feel isolating and lonely. She discusses how connecting with the community can provide resilience, a sense of belonging, and a competitive edge. She encourages introverts to engage in intimate, one-on-one conversations or small gatherings to build their networks comfortably. Kimberly also highlights...
2024-08-0615 min
Sound of the GenuineEp. 17 Building Your Entrepreneurial Support System: Practical Steps and Community ConnectionsIn this episode Kimberly focuses on building a supportive community for entrepreneurs and provides practical steps to create the support system you need. She outlines the advantages of staying connected to the community through three steps: identify, engage, and build. Kimberly emphasizes that the entrepreneurial journey can often feel isolating and lonely. She discusses how connecting with the community can provide resilience, a sense of belonging, and a competitive edge. She encourages introverts to engage in intimate, one-on-one conversations or small gatherings to build their networks comfortably. Kimberly also highlights the value of having a personal advisory board, recommending...
2024-08-0615 min
Nobody Told Me!Kathryn Finney: ...how to start a successful business if you're not a rich white guyThinking of starting a business? Our guest on this episode is Kathryn Finney, author of the book, "BUILD THE DAMN THING: How to Start a Successful Business If You're Not a Rich White Guy". Her website is https://www.kathrynfinney.com/
2024-04-2231 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyThe Art of Leaving w/ Darlene Gillard JonesWhether navigating the complexities of divorce, stepping away from a business venture, or exiting any significant chapter of your life, leaving can be a difficult art. In this episode, Kathryn and Darlene Gillard Jones discuss the nuances of knowing when to leave and the importance of doing it in a way that doesn't destroy what you’ve built. “Figuring out how to leave is a delicate dance, and you definitely need a strategy.” One thing you should keep in mind is that leaving is a change, and many people are not very good with change. So you...
2024-03-2037 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyGlobal Impact w/ Gizelle George-JosephAfter George Floyd's death, Gizelle George-Joseph, Partner and Global Chief Operating Officer of the Global Investment Research Division at Goldman Sachs realized that she could leverage her platform to bring a voice to the issues in the Black community. In this episode, she and Kathryn discuss how businesses can be a force for positive change, the importance of diversity in leadership, and the role of inclusive research in shaping a more equitable future. “Black women, for all of the progress that we've made over the last few decades…experience just massive inequalities across such a broad range of e...
2024-03-1339 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyWhat It Takes to Support a Black Woman Leader? w/ Kimberly BryantOne of the hardest people to be in the world is a brilliant Black woman because Black women leaders are rarely given the mentorship, guidance, and grace needed to be truly successful. In this episode, Kathryn and Kimberly Bryant, founder of Black Girls Code, discuss the power of supporting Black women leaders. This episode explores the strategies, practices, and nuances that go into fostering a thriving leadership ecosystem for Black women. “We as Black women and Black-women-run entities are undervalued, underfunded, and undersupported.” Despite doing the work and often doing it even better than others, Blac...
2024-03-0639 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyThe Power of Resilience w/Torian RichardsonHow do we access our full potential? In this episode, Kathryn and her guest, expert life hacker Torian Richardson, explore how to hack your way to reaching your full potential- addressing setbacks, failures, and doubts head-on. Learn how to deal with the fear of permitting yourself to live the life you want to live and how to cultivate resilience in your own life. “I can't give what I don't have, right? So, I can't give time if I don't have it. I can't give resources or money or love if I don't have those things for myself.” ...
2024-02-2829 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyAdapting to Change w/Denise HamiltonWe say we want change but often don’t budget for its cost. In this episode, Kathryn and her guest, Denise Hamilton, founder of WatchHer and author of Indivisible, examine the complexities of adapting to change and uncover effective strategies for navigating these shifts seamlessly. “We often say that we want change, but we don't budget for the cost of change, right?” Change means more than just making minor adjustments. There is a cost to real change. For example, change can mean calling out toxic practices or people, even if the people are powerful and the pra...
2024-02-2138 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyDating as an Entrepreneur w/AJ JohnsonEntrepreneurship demands dedication, innovation, and unwavering focus… and so does dating. In this episode, Kathryn speaks with celebrity hairstylist and designer AJ Johnson, who has navigated the intricacies of dating while pursuing business ambitions. “One thing that I definitely think [that high-powered women] could do is instill in themselves self-love… because you're not gonna be able to share or receive love from nobody else if you don't feel it about yourself.” To find a life partner successfully, you have to put as much effort into dating as you do into building your career. A key component...
2024-02-1440 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyMotherhood and Entrepreneurship w/Laurence BasseBalancing the beautiful chaos of motherhood with the demands of entrepreneurship can be a real challenge. In this episode, Kathryn is joined by fashion designer and Project Runway alumnus Laurence Basse to discuss the joys of motherhood and entrepreneurship. “ I'm a rockstar mom.” Having your child be part of your work life can give them more insight into who you are and what you do when you’re not being Mom. For Kathryn and Laurence, having their kids around when they work means that the kids better understand what they do and why. “I never fel...
2024-02-0727 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyDefying Convention w/Roger CarterMany have walked unconventional paths, made bold decisions, and exhibited incredible resilience. They've not only broken barriers but also redefined what's possible. In this episode, Kathryn is joined by Roger Carter, an award-winning visual artist who captures the context of modern culture and the persona of the African-American journey to the representation of iconic images in everyday citizens. “Good art, whatever that may mean, elicits discussion. Maybe it gets people to think differently. Maybe it gets them to ask questions and explore.” We tend to see our public heroes as flat, ignoring all of the dimen...
2024-01-3129 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyBalancing Act: Work, Life, and Entrepreneurship w/Darlene Gillard JonesAre you struggling to balance work, life, and family? In this episode, Kathryn and her guest, Darlene Gillard Jones, provide real advice and heartwarming stories to help entrepreneurs maintain a healthy work-life balance. Darlene was a fashion editor who was doing it all at magazines like ELLE and Essence. But the late nights and constant travel weren’t easily compatible with raising her young children and helping care for her mother with cancer. So, she decided to leave that life behind for a creative life which she controls. “Figure out how to simplify things that don't need to be...
2024-01-3143 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyCentering Joy w/ Bevy SmithDo you center joy in your life? In this episode, Kathryn and author Bevy Smith share tips on how to center joy in all areas of your life, from work to your personal life. You’ll learn what centering joy in your life looks like, how to find your own blissful brand, and how living in joy can help you be successful. “You cannot be in your joy, in your bliss, if you are being something you're not. And part of that is showing up a hundred percent who you are.” It can be hard to cen...
2024-01-3139 minNobody Told Me!Kathryn Finney: ...how to start a successful business if you're not a rich white guyThinking of starting a business? Our guest on this episode is Kathryn Finney, author of the new book, "BUILD THE DAMN THING: How to Start a Successful Business If You're Not a Rich White Guy". Her website is https://www.kathrynfinney.com/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and...
2023-05-0533 min
The Established Podcast#0110 - Kathryn Finney Talks About Her Book "Build The Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business if You're Not a Rich White Guy"On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Kathryn Finney that took place at SXSW. Kathryn is a longtime community contributor and she is the Founder and Managing General Partner of Genius Guild, a Chicago-based venture fund that invests in scalable businesses led by Black founders using innovation to build and promote healthy communities. She had a new book published last summer titled, "Build The Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business if You're Not a Rich White Guy," that made the Wall Street Journal bestsellers list in its first week...
2023-04-2728 min
The Sway EffectThe Sway Effect - Episode 25 with Kathryn Finney, Managing General Partner, Genius GuildOn this month's episode, Founder Jennifer Risi takes the podcast on the road to SXSW and sits down with Kathryn Finney, Managing General Partner, Genius Guild to discuss the current state of funding and advice for entrepreneurs during times of economic uncertainty.
2023-03-1718 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan ChanWrite Your Own Rules with Kathryn Finney of Genius GuildKathryn Finney started her first business at age nine, selling friendship bracelets to her older brother’s friends. She’s a Yale graduate and started and exited multiple media companies, including her groundbreaking The Budget Fashionista. Even with her resume of accolades, Finney faced prejudice in the startup world just because of her gender and race. So in 2020, she used her two decades of entrepreneurship experience to start Genius Guild. This venture fund invests in black entrepreneurs building scalable businesses that serve black communities and beyond. Finney is also the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Build the Damn...
2023-03-1043 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneySell The Damn ThingWhen the time comes to transition away from your business, know that there is more out there for you. It may be a new business or a new opportunity, but whatever the case, change is good. In this episode, you’ll learn the ins and outs of selling your company, what to consider when exiting, and how to make a game plan to leave. “When you're exiting, I think having a game plan is important.” You need to understand your exit goal. Maybe you just want to pay back your investors with the money from the sal...
2023-01-1125 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow To Get the Money You Need To Grow Your CompanyFrom bootstrapping to venture capital to just plain profits, there are many ways to fund your business's growth. The next step is essential and requires thoughtful consideration. In this episode of Build The Thing, you’ll determine the best route for you and your company as you continue to build it. “As a general rule of thumb, if a startup founder can't see how what they're doing gets to the point where it becomes a big company… it probably doesn't make a lot of sense to talk to venture capitalists.” The first step in deciding whether Ve...
2022-12-2226 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow To Build An Amazing TeamThe right team is crucial to any business and depends on its success. Knowing who to hire and when to let them go can make or break your company. One way to ensure you’re building a successful team is to identify your core needs so that you can provide all of your hires are moving your business forward. You also want to make a team with complementary skills. “I’ve learned that businesses are not just about money; they’re about people and relationships, particularly when working with folks.” Creating a company where you enjoy worki...
2022-12-1720 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow To Turn Your Solution Into a Money Making BusinessIs your big idea something people will pay for? In this episode, Kathryn and other Builders discuss turning an idea into a successful business. You’ll learn the importance of setting your pricing structure, finding product-market fit, and scaling up your business. “What often happens with entrepreneurs is that they forget that a business is truly about creating something for people will pay a premium.” A business is only an actual business when it builds a product for which people want to pay a premium. If people don’t buy your product at the price you need...
2022-12-1025 min
A Bit of OptimismBeing Yourself with Kathryn FinneyDaring to be different feels risky. There’s constant pressure to “read the room” or “tone it down.”Kathryn Finney discovered at a young age that – when it comes to being authentic – the rewards are actually far greater than the risks.Kathryn is a model for how being yourself can get you ahead in both business and relationships. She is: an author, an entrepreneur, a fund manager, and a celebrated non-conformist. And she does it all in incredible style.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Kathryn and her work chec...
2022-12-0623 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Make Sure Your Business Solves a ProblemThe difference between a great idea and a thriving business is that a business solves a problem that people will pay for, aka its value proposition. In this episode, learn how to create a value proposition for your company, including using methods like Build-Measure-Learn and the Ugly Baby Test to help you define the value your company provides your customers. “Be a constant virtuous cycle of building something and asking ourselves what the smallest thing we can build in the lowest risk way is to get the insight we need.” The Build Measure Learn feedback loop...
2022-12-0119 min
She's So LuckyHow to Get Funding for Your Business, Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs, and Building the Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyBlack women have been the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the US for the past few years with 17% of us in the process of starting new businesses. But in 2020—a record-breaking year for venture capital investment—less than 100 Black women raised $1 million or more for their businesses, which is very small in the VC world.In this episode, I’m joined by Kathryn Finney, Founder and Managing General Partner of Genius Guild, a $20 million venture fund that builds and invests in scalable companies led by diverse founders. She's also the founder of the Duni fund, the founder and fo...
2022-11-2243 minShe's So LuckyHow to Get Funding for Your Business, Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs, and Building the Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyBlack women have been the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the US for the past few years with 17% of us in the process of starting new businesses. But in 2020—a record-breaking year for venture capital investment—less than 100 Black women raised $1 million or more for their businesses, which is very small in the VC world.In this episode, I’m joined by Kathryn Finney, Founder and Managing General Partner of Genius Guild, a $20 million venture fund that builds and invests in scalable companies led by diverse founders. She's also the founder of the Duni fund, the founder and fo...
2022-11-2243 min
FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnisInvestor and Entrepreneur Kathryn Finney on how to Build Your Business…No Matter WhatWhen you think about the typical entrepreneur that raises millions of venture capital, you probably think of one standard archetype. A specific background, education, and set of work experience. But what should you do if you don’t fit that very specific set of qualifications? In her new book Build the Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business when You’re Not a Rich White Guy, Kathryn Finney talks about how to look past the naysayers to build your business - no matter what! She talks about how to get started, how to find capital even when you’re ove...
2022-11-1736 min
How To! with Mike PescaSponsored: How Can We Use Our Success to Empower Our Communities?Season 3 of The Relentless is all about moving fearlessly. We're kicking things off with two guests who not only embody that mindset, they're growing businesses in ways that also empower their communities. First, we talk to Kathryn Finney, a venture capitalist, author, entrepreneur, and one of the first Black women to have a successful seven-figure startup exit. Finney shares insights she gained on her journey from epidemiologist to an influential woman in tech, and discusses her commitment to investing in her own communities of Black entrepreneurs and underrepresented groups. L...
2022-11-1133 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow to Build Your Personal Advisory BoardOn this episode of the Build The Damn Thing, find out how a robust support system–aka your personal advisory board–can help you create the business and life you've always wanted. A personal advisory board differs from a “corporate” advisory board in one fundamental way. The traditional corporate advisory board advises about your company; your personal advisory board advises you about YOU. “As you consider building your personal advisory board, consider areas where you need help and weaknesses.” Your personal advisory board should ideally have people who give you advice and direction, and sometimes the slap upsid...
2022-11-1017 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyHow To Mentally Prepare For EntrepreneurshipSucceeding in entrepreneurship is a mental game. In this episode, learn how to manage the cognitive load of building a company, including tips for managing your personal life. “At the end of the day, as a founder, it ultimately falls on your shoulders, and you ultimately have to be confident in what you're doing, even when it's scary and even when it's fearful.” As an entrepreneur, you will face many obstacles. A crucial part of overcoming these obstacles is understanding what you need mentally to thrive and ensuring you have a support system to help you ca...
2022-11-0225 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyBuild The Damn Thing: Leaning Into Your PurposeOn this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney and four other builders talk about how their backgrounds have influenced their sense of purpose when creating their startups. They discuss how they have taken the lessons from the historic, systemic obstacles their ancestors have overcome to build their own companies. “If you're a startup founder and you are Black, no matter what you're doing, you're probably playing some sort of pioneering role.” Brian Laung Aoaeh, co-founder of Refashioned Ventures, uses his own experiences as a founder to give some pivotal and straightforward advice to Build...
2022-10-2716 min
BizBooksKathryn Finney on Starting a Business and How to Be SuccessfulOn this episode, Kathryn Finney shares her experience in starting a business and provides steps to her success.
Finney is the Managing Partner of Genius Guild, a $20 million dollar venture fund & studio that invests in amazing Black founders. One of the most influential women in tech (Inc Magazine), her groundbreaking work has laid the foundation for generations of black entrepreneurs and investors.
On the heels of the events of the Summer of 2020, Kathryn created Genius Guild, a venture studio (Platform & $20MM Venture Fund) to invest in Black entrepreneurs building scalable businesses that serve black communities...
2022-09-1448 min
The Meaning Movement: Rediscover your Passion, Avoid Burnout, and Do Work You Love.Entrepreneurship As A Creative Tool With Kathryn FinneyKathryn Finney is an investor, visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and startup champion. She is the Founder and Managing General Partner of Genius Guild and author of BUILD THE DAMN THING: How to Start a Successful Business If You’re Not a Rich White Guy. She is the chair of The Doonie Fund and founder and former CEO of digitalundivided, a social enterprise focused on creating a world where Black women own their work. She also founded The Budget Fashionista (TBF) and became one of the first Black women to have a successful seven-figure startup exit when she sol...
2022-08-3049 min
I Hadn't Considered That27: Building Business Beyond BiasIn this episode, I sit down with Kathryn Finney, author of Build the Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business If You're Not a Rich White Guy, to talk about the difference between Entitleds and Builders in the business world and how to change our thinking and strategies to create the business we're confident we can. Kathryn Finney is an author, researcher, investor, entrepreneur, and businesswoman. She is the founder of Genius Guild, a business creation platform that uses the venture studio model (Lab and Venture Fund) to invest in Black entrepreneurs building scalable businesses, and the f...
2022-08-2252 min
The Relentless: Moving Fearlessly to SuccessHow Can We Use Our Success to Empower Our Communities?Season 3 of The Relentless is all about moving fearlessly. We’re kicking things off with two guests who not only embody that mindset, they’re growing businesses in ways that also empower their communities.First, we talk to Kathryn Finney, a venture capitalist, author, entrepreneur, and one of the first Black women to have a successful seven-figure startup exit. Finney shares insights she gained on her journey from epidemiologist to an influential woman in tech, and discusses her commitment to investing in her own communities of Black entrepreneurs and underrepresented groups. ...
2022-08-0332 min
Lessons from a QuitterHow Kathryn Finney Went From Being A Yale-Trained Epidemiologist To A Venture Capitalist Helping BIPOC Entrepreneurs Do Business Their Own WayOn this week's episode, I talk with Kathryn Finney, a former Yale-trained epidemiologist turned blogger turned investor and philanthropist. Before Wordpress even existed and you had to print out photos and then scan and upload them online, Kathryn created her blog, The Budget Fashionista. After running that for many years, she sold the blog and founded digitalundivided, a social enterprise focused on helping Black women own their work. She then went on to found and manage Genius Guild, a $20M venture fund. At the onset of the pandemic, she wanted to do more to support Black-women owned businesses so...
2022-07-0552 min
Travis Makes Money770: Kathryn Finney ⎟Build the Damn ThingDon’t wait for the system to let you in—break down the door and build your damn thing. In this episode, our incredible guest, Kathryn Finney digs into how you can build your businesses in a world that has overlooked and underestimated you. She discloses the power of entrepreneurship and why it is essential to understand the value of everyone’s work. Let’s build a startup and break down the barriers! Kathryn cofounded Digitalundivided in 2012, the first incubator for Black and Latinx women. Her report, called Project Diane, revealed how little venture capital goes to s...
2022-06-3043 minTravis Makes Money770: Kathryn Finney ⎟Build the Damn ThingDon’t wait for the system to let you in—break down the door and build your damn thing. In this episode, our incredible guest, Kathryn Finney digs into how you can build your businesses in a world that has overlooked and underestimated you. She discloses the power of entrepreneurship and why it is essential to understand the value of everyone’s work. Let’s build a startup and break down the barriers! Kathryn cofounded Digitalundivided in 2012, the first incubator for Black and Latinx women. Her report, called Project Diane, revealed how little venture capital goes to s...
2022-06-3038 min
Journey To LaunchFrom Budget Blogger To Venture Capitalist & How to Fund and Build A Successful Business with Kathryn FinneyKathryn Finney, managing partner of Genius Guild, a $20 million venture fund and studio that invests in amazing Black founders and author of Build The Damn Thing, joins the podcast to discuss her evolution into entrepreneurship, the importance of being honest with yourself when thinking about going out on your own, and how your exit number should be your guiding force. With Kathryn's unmatched entrepreneurial experience, she gives us actionable steps and solid advice that you can start working on today if you're looking to build the damn thing. In this episode we discuss: The...
2022-06-2240 min
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi1370: Raising Venture Capital as a Minority with Kathryn Finney, Author of Build the D*mn ThingEntrepreneur and investor Kathryn Finney joins to share lessons and take-aways from her new book Build the D*mn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business if You're Not a Rich White Guy. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somoney.Subscribe to her weekly So Money newsletter for the latest updates and advice.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-06-1535 min
Masters of ScaleRapid Response: Don’t wait for the system, build it!, w/Genius Guild’s Kathryn FinneyEntrepreneurship is an essential tool for building a more equitable society — which is why Kathryn Finney is laser-focused on encouraging people who don’t fit the mold of the stereotypical founder to jump in. Her new book, “Build the Damn Thing,” taps into wisdom from her years at the venture studio Genius Guild and beyond. She brings a message to founders: The universe is conspiring for your greatness. Read a transcript of this interview at: mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art...
2022-06-0930 min
Rapid ResponseDon’t wait for the system, build it!, w/Genius Guild’s Kathryn FinneyEntrepreneurship is an essential tool for building a more equitable society — which is why Kathryn Finney is laser-focused on encouraging people who don’t fit the mold of the stereotypical founder to jump in. Her new book, “Build the Damn Thing,” taps into wisdom from her years at the venture studio Genius Guild and beyond. She brings a message to founders: The universe is conspiring for your greatness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-06-0930 minNobody Told Me!Kathryn Finney: ...how to start a successful business if you're not a rich white guyOur guest on this episode is Kathryn Finney, author of the new book, "BUILD THE DAMN THING: How to Start a Successful Business If You're Not a Rich White Guy". Her website is https://www.kathrynfinney.com/ Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! -->Aurate: Aurate is a fine jewelry brand which offers amazing quality at affordable prices. Because Aurate sells directly to you, without the middleman markup, they can offer the same quality as traditional 5th avenue brands at a fraction of the cost. Aurate's...
2022-06-0837 min
This Is the AuthorS7 E27: Deanna Singh, Kathryn Finney, and Julien and Kiersten SaundersS7E27: In this episode, meet Founder and Chief Change Agent of Flying Elephant Deanna Singh, Founder and CEO of Genius Guild Kathryn Finney, and co-creators of Rich & Regular Julien and Kiersten Saunders. Tune in to hear the ways that these authors hope their audiobooks inspire listeners: from the creation of inclusive workplaces to achieving business dreams amidst personal and societal challenges. Enjoy!
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2022-06-0721 min
Don’t Miss An Best-Selling Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Build the Damn Thing by Kathryn FinneyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/93906to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Build the Damn Thing
Author: Kathryn Finney
Narrator: Kathryn Finney
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
Release date: 06-07-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 65 ratings
Genres: New Business Enterprises
Publisher's Summary:
An indispensable guide to building a start-up and breaking down the barriers for diverse entrepreneurs from the visionary venture capitalist and pioneering entrepreneur Kathryn Finney. Build the Damn Thing is a hard-won battle-tested guide for every entrepreneur who the establishment has left out. Finney, an investor and start-up champion, explains how to build a business from the ground...
2022-06-076h 35
The Mothers of ReinventionKATHRYN FINNEY On How To Raise Millions If You're Not A Rich White Dude And Claiming Your Power At Any AgeKathryn Finney is a builder, a venture capitalist, and a visionary. She is the founder and Managing General Partner of Genius Guild, a venture studio with a $20M venture fund that builds and invests in scalable companies led by Black founders that serve their communities and beyond. Kathryn invests in market-based innovations designed to end racism. She is also the founder of The Doonie Fund, supporting over 2,000 Black women entrepreneurs throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Kathryn is well-known as the founder and past CEO of digitalundivided, a groundbreaking social enterprise focused on creating a world where women own their work...
2022-02-2853 min
The Impossible NetworkKathryn Finney: Her Single Minded Path To Inspiring and Funding Brilliant Black and LatinX FoundersGuest overviewKathryn Finney defies norms, conventions, and stereotypes. For this powerhouse of a human, there is no glass ceiling. From epidemiologist to entrepreneur, to investor, author, and mentor, Kathryn is changing what is considered possible for a generation of marginalized and underrepresented Black and LatinX entrepreneurs. In this episode, recorded in two parts, we coverThe impact of her parents and extended familyHer father’s life pivot from brewing to coding in his 30’s which led her at aged eight to move from Milwaukee to Minneapolis.The early experiences of rac...
2021-12-141h 19
The Impossible Network177: Kathryn Finney – Her Single Minded Path To Inspiring and Funding Brilliant Black and LatinX FoundersKathryn Finney defies norms, conventions, and stereotypes. For this powerhouse of a human, there is no glass ceiling. From epidemiologist to entrepreneur, to investor, author, and mentor, Kathryn is changing what is considered possible for a generation of marginalized and underrepresented Black and LatinX entrepreneurs. We cover a lot in this episode as Kathryn charts […]
2021-12-141h 19
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyBlack Muse: Sticking to Your Values and Investing in Black ExcellenceVenture capital may be Kathryn’s occupation, but entrepreneurship is her vocation. She looks at the world through the lens of possibilities and what can be built. In creating her venture capital firm, Genius Guild, she uses venture capital to build a new Black future. In this episode, you’ll learn about the founding of Genius Guild, the power of investing in Black entrepreneurs, and the importance of sticking to your core values. “I think Genius Guild is going about its mission with much more experience than almost anyone else doing this.” Kathryn started Genius Guild as...
2021-11-2330 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyMoney Don't Grow On Trees: How the Concept of Frictionless Investments Can Disrupt the World of BusinessThey may be called “micro-investments,” but they’re anything but small. In this episode, you’ll learn about The Doonie Fund, a social investment fund started by Kathryn in honor of her grandmother Kathryn “Doonie” Hale. The Doonie Fund provides micro-investments to Black women entrepreneurs and has provided grants to over 2,000 women. “During the pandemic, I felt helpless.” The Doonie Fund began during COVID when Kathryn had an extra $10,000 from a canceled cruise. She decided to donate that money to Black women entrepreneurs who were struggling due to the pandemic. Those initial donations became the Doonie Fund and st...
2021-11-1022 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyWhen Doves Cry: Knowing When It's Time to Exit Your BusinessChoosing yourself isn’t always easy. But after eight years leading the groundbreaking digitalundivided—D)—an organization that she founded to help Black and Latinx women tech entrepreneurs get the mentorship and support they desperately needed, Kathryn had to do just that. She chose herself and her sanity and decided to leave the business. “You have to pivot, change, and evolve, and it's hard.” After digitalundivided’s first cohort, Kathryn restructured the organization, moving it from New York City to Atlanta. However, Atlanta’s tech scene wasn’t as developed as New York's, so after two years, she m...
2021-10-1333 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyBlack Sweat: How Data and Determination Can Disrupt an Industry for the BetterOne of the hardest things for an entrepreneur is to sell your big idea to others. That’s precisely what Kathryn did when she started digitalundivided. Kathryn shares how her “co-conspirators” — such as the founders of BlogHer and early employee Darlene Gillard Jones — helped her build a powerful company based on her mission of empowering Black and Latina women in technology. You’ll also learn how she pioneered the groundbreaking research study, Project Diane, which exposed the disparities in venture capital investing in Black women's businesses and went viral. “The FOCUS100 conference was just an introduction into this new ecosy...
2021-09-2336 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyFree: How to Successfully Exit a Company and Begin AgainDiverse entrepreneurs often feel they have to stick to what they’ve built. But what happens if you want to do something different? How does one even begin? How do you sell a company? In this episode, you’ll learn how to successfully exit a company–something many entrepreneurs can’t imagine–and how to start something new. “I think what many people don't realize–particularly in the Black community–is how venture capital works.” Selling a company can mean a couple of different things, but fundamentally, it's about seeing some return on the investment of time and money...
2021-08-2522 min
The Good CEOThink BIG with Kathryn FinneyReal talk with Kathryn Finney about what it takes to be a black woman in front, self-care, preserving our mental health - and her mission to help more black women get the money they need to build out their businesses. an eve's lime production--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegoodceo/message
2021-08-1841 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyBaby I'm A Star: How to Build a Blog into a Successful BusinessThe Budget Fashionista (TBF) was one of the first superstar blogs and became a sensation in the early 2000s, making Kathryn one of the first internet influencers. For many women, TBF was one of the first blogs they read, becoming a gateway into internet content. In this episode, Kathryn shares how she built and grew the company from a blog to a media empire. “Kathryn was such a pioneer and really one of the first, and to look at someone in that space who looked like me, who sounded like me, who was accomplished–it was really excit...
2021-07-3037 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneyThe Question of U: What it Takes to be a Successful EntrepreneurEntrepreneurs are often built from a very early stage. In this episode, Kathryn talks to the people who were present at the beginning of her journey as a young builder and explains what led her to become one of the most influential women in tech. “When you go against Entitleds, there is sometimes a price to pay.” Sometimes, going against the grain has a price. The key is understanding the price and ensuring you have the support system to help you navigate the fallout. “And I'm always thinking about how to build, how to make t...
2021-07-3036 min
Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn FinneySign O' The Times: Building a Company that Ends RacismHow did Genius Guild quickly raise millions to invest in diversity founders? Kathryn shares her journey to get to that point, including all the work she had done over the last 20 years to build the relationships she needed to create Genius Guild. “I started Genius Guild after years of trying to figure out how to create a space where everyone wins.” How can you build a company that reflects your values? Kathryn wanted to create a space where everyone, especially Black people, could win. And she tried to defy the zero-sum dichotomy that says if one g...
2021-07-1618 min
Chini ya Maji MediaPower To Our Women: Kathryn Finney, Tech Entreprenuer, Futurist, Active Angel Investor and WriterWhat does it take to uplift other women in a space that you are still growing into? Well Kathryn Finney shares her profound experience in navigating entrepreneurship as a woman of colour and what led her to support black female entrepreneurs and women of colour.Enjoy!
2021-05-2452 min
Forward Thinking Founders642 - Kathryn Finney (Genius Guild) On Investing in Companies That End RacismKathryn Finney is the founder of Genius Guild. Genius Guild is a business creation platform that builds and invests in market-based innovations that end racism.
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2021-04-1919 min
Forward Thinking Investors015 - Kathryn Finney, Founder and CEO of Genius GuildAbout Kathryn Finney (From LinkedIn)Named by Inc Magazine as one of the most influential women in tech, Kathryn Finney has made her mark as an entrepreneur, social media visionary, “women in” advocate, investor, and 3x published author.On the heels of the events of the Summer of 2020, Kathryn created Genius Guild, a business creation platform that uses the venture studio model (Lab & Venture Fund) to invest in Black entrepreneurs building scalable businesses that serve black communities and beyond. Pre-launch, Kathryn and Genius Guild raised over $5MM in investment from a number of partners including Pivo...
2021-04-1919 min
Forward Thinking Investors015 - Kathryn Finney, Founder and CEO of Genius GuildAbout Kathryn Finney (From LinkedIn)Named by Inc Magazine as one of the most influential women in tech, Kathryn Finney has made her mark as an entrepreneur, social media visionary, “women in” advocate, investor, and 3x published author.On the heels of the events of the Summer of 2020, Kathryn created Genius Guild, a business creation platform that uses the venture studio model (Lab & Venture Fund) to invest in Black entrepreneurs building scalable businesses that serve black communities and beyond. Pre-launch, Kathryn and Genius Guild raised over $5MM in investment from a number of partners including Pivo...
2021-04-1919 min
The Rozy Effect ShowKathryn Finney: Career Transformation Through TechnologyWhat if we were not in the darkness of the tomb, but were in the darkness of the womb.” What comes to mind when you read that sentence?
As we kick off season two of The Rozy Effect, our first episode featuring, Kathryn Finney, tech entrepreneur extraordinaire, activist angel investor, and writer, will expand on the importance of capitalizing on the right now. Right now could and will be the beginning of building something beautiful in the tech space!
With much anticipation and excitement, The Rozy Effect presents to you Episode one of Season two fe...
2021-03-1650 min
Brand on PurposeAddressing Inequities for Black & Latinx Businesses with digitalundivided Founder Kathryn Finneydigitalundivided (DID) founder and former CEO Kathryn Finney talks about how the social enterprise supports Black and Latinx female entrepreneurs through data and resources. An Echoing Green fellow and Obama administration White House Champion of Change, Kathryn leverages her background in political science and epidemiology to spearhead innovative, systemic change in the business world. After the onset of COVID-19, Kathryn founded The Doonie Fund with a $10,000 personal donation, ultimately working with DID to provide over $150,000 worth of micro-investments to more than 1,500 Black women-owned businesses. Kathryn and Aaron also discuss what diversity and inclusion hires need in order for their...
2021-02-0945 min
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable PeopleKathryn Finney: Author, Entrepreneur, Activist, and AdvisorKathryn Finney is an author, researcher, investor, entrepreneur, innovator and businesswoman. She is the founder and CEO of digitalundivided, a social enterprise that leads high potential Black and Latinx women founders through the startup pipeline from idea to exit.
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2020-08-1957 min
The Ticket: Discover the Future of Customer Service, Support, and Experience, with IntercomKathryn Finney on intersectionality and using your privilege for goodKathryn Finney joins Intercom's Dee Reddy for a chat that covers her career, her passion for supporting and investing in others, the nature of intersectionality and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-06-1837 min
WinHers UnitedS3 E11: Leadership Empowerment with Kathryn Finney Check out Episode 11 of She Leads Podcast Season 3 for Leadership Empowerment with Kathryn Finney, Advocate for WOC in Tech, Echoing Green Global Fellow, and White House Champion of Change. In this episode of She Leads Podcast, Kathryn Finney founder of Digitalundivided (DID) shares insight on: Mindfulness Following Your Gut Useful Business Applications Being a Mentor Listen in to learn about Kathryn’s experiences and lessons on her quest to be an Ultimate Leader! And, Don’t forget to share and subscribe to She Leads Podcast for first access to future episodes. “Be Empowered and Em...
2019-03-1227 min
Fortt KnoxOpening Tech: The Diversity Challenge. With Anu Duggal, Female Founders Fund; Kathryn Finney, Digital Undivided; Ruben Harris, Career KarmaThere’s little question that technology – software – is shaping the future of our work, our play, and even how we form opinions. But who is shaping that technology?
It’s been quite an economic run. The stock market’s been climbing for a decade, and in that time, tech companies like Apple, Google, Amazon and Facebook have gone from underdogs to overlords. Even as that’s happened, employees and observers have settled on a nagging question: Is there room for more women and minorities on the campuses and in the startups where this future is crafted?
With me in New York this week...
2019-03-0227 min
The Kairos PodcastKathryn Finney, Edward Zhong: Diversity and Youth in the WorkplaceWelcome to Volume 2 of Kairos. In our first episode of the year, Cat speaks to Kathryn Finney about the lack of diversity in the workplace, the nuances of underappreciation of marginalized groups, and how Finney is working to combat that through digitalundivided and Project Diane, is allowing black and Latinx founders in the technology world to gain funding for their start-ups.
In addition, Kairos also talks with Edward Zhong, who co-founded and sold his first company for $1.2M when he was 16 and has since created LeanGap, the only incubator for high school startups. In this episode, Zhong speaks about...
2019-02-2430 min
The Startup CatalystEpisode 201 - Kathryn Finney, CEO of digitalundividedThe Startup Catalyst® Podcast is back! Sultan Ventures is launching Season 2 with an important and timely theme: inclusivity in the startup and venture capital community. We're kicking things off with one of the most influential women in entrepreneurship and tech: Kathryn Finney, founder of digitalundivided.
Kathryn has been a changemaker in the industry for nearly two decades via her roles as a tech entrepreneur, social media innovator, and investor.
In today's episode, we'll hear how she got her start in entrepreneurship at a young age, from her lucrative friendship bracelet business in elementary school, to cornering the hair-braiding market at Y...
2018-05-0831 min
HeroineIs There Something More For You? — Kathryn FinneyToday’s episode features writer, women’s advocate, and tech entrepreneur Kathryn Finney. Named one of the most influential women in tech by Inc Magazine, she’s the Founder and Managing Director of digitalundivided, which fosters economic growth by empowering black and latina women entrepreneurs.More about this episode: majomolfino.com/blog/2018/4/4/something-more-with-kathryn-finneyKathryn talks about the courage required to find your tribe and take a leap when you feel there’s more out there for you. From her travels to Ghana during the height of the AIDS epidemic and deciding to become an epidemiologist, to starting...
2018-04-0559 min
Support is SexyDigitalUndivided CEO Kathryn Finney and Tech Founder Noelle Adams: On Why Women in Tech Must Go BIG!On this episode of Support is Sexy, DigitalUndivided CEO Kathryn Finney talks about dispelling the myths about Black and Latina technology founders, what DigitalUndivided is doing to make a BIG difference in the industry and why she says getting an investor for your startup is NOT ideal. (Apply now for the BIG Incubator, if you're a tech founder who needs support with your vision! Go to digitalundivided.com.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-01-1543 min
Women Who Startup RadioS3 #5 Kathryn Finney - with Women Who Startup RadioS3, EP # 5 - Women Who Startup Radio with Kathryn Finney
All Show notes here: www.womenwhostartup.com/thepodcast
Women Who Startup Radio official Women Who Startup podcast, sharing the stories of women who startup, women founders, women who code, women in tech and female entrepreneurs.
Women Who Startup Radio is a podcast hosted by Lizelle Van Vuuren (@HeyLizelle), Founder and CEO of Effectively Labs and Women Who Startup.
2017-10-031h 04
SideHustleProEp 38: How Kathryn Finney is Disrupting the Fundraising Game for Black and Latina EntrepreneursToday’s guest, Kathryn Finney, is the Founder and Managing Director of digitalundivided (DID for short), an organization that invests in the success of Black and Latina women tech founders by providing them with the network, coaching, and funding to build, scale, and exit their high growth companies. Kathryn was also one of the first social media “stars” and in 2014 sold her site, The Budget Fashionista, to a midwest media company and later was the editor at large at BlogHer, a platform representing 40MM+ women influencers. Named by Inc Magazine as one of the most influential women in tech, Kathryn has ma...
2017-02-221h 03