Black Women Founders : Real Talk on the Powerful Events of June 2020

12/06/2020 44 min
Black Women Founders : Real Talk on the Powerful Events of June 2020

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OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: Valence, a new and exciting community built for black professionalsFounders Unfound listeners: get free membership and priority access hereSign up for the Valence BOOST Challenge: www.valence.community/boostchallengeIn this special follow up from last week's discussion with black men founders, we now bring the viewpoint from the women's perspective. We gathered four accomplished women entrepreneurs to talk startups, fundraising, and the greater context of racial inequality, social justice protests, and the COVID-19 pandemic.Dan is honored to have Dr. Ivor Horn step in as a special guest host. Dr. Horn is an angel investor and advisor supporting entrepreneurs of color, especially women, in digital health.Helen Adeosun, Stella Ashaolu, Cherae Robinson, and Ashlee Wisdom join Ivor...in a conversation that reveals frustration, but also determination, wisdom and resilience. Listen in!In this episode the round table discussed:How it feels to be a black woman in America right now (June 2020)Moving between exhausted and determinedHonoring the moment: with voice, intention, and self-careThe desire to reach back and lift upHow office hours are a poor substitute for a checkAudience Resources:Cherae's PodcastHelen's funding announcementStella's recent panel discussionAshlee's TEDx TalkMore about IvorGeorge Floyd Memorial FundBlack Tech for Black LivesBLCK VC #WeWontWait Campaign (go to "Donate" section to find organizations worthy of your time and resources)Hidden Genius Project RecommendationsBlack Girl VenturesFollow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow.PODCAST TRANSCRIPT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.