Divergent Unicorns

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A podcast created to give advice and provide actionable steps to people that have been typically underrepresented (Black and Latinx) in fields related to Technology, Startups, and Venture Capital. Hosted by De’Havia Stewart (@de_havia) and Ime Essien (@imessien).

  1. 24/04/2021

    Life As A Chief Growth Officer w/ Jareau Wade, Chief Growth Officer at Finix Payments

    On 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. Visit our website and submit a question/topic here. Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien Recorded: February 2021

  2. 10/04/2021

    Increasing Cap Table Diversity w/ Megan Holston-Alexander, Partner at a16z Cultural Leadership Fund

    On 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. Visit our website and submit a question/topic here. Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien Recorded: February 2021

  3. 12/03/2021

    Betting on Immigrant Founders w/ Maria Salamanca, Partner at Unshackled Ventures

    On 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. Visit our website and submit a question/topic here. Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien Recorded: October 2020

  4. 07/03/2021

    Creating Innovation for Real Estate w/ Keenan Williams, Co-Founder of Rezi

    On 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. Visit our website and submit a question/topic here. Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien Recorded: September 2020

  5. 28/02/2021

    Increasing Women Representation in Startups w/ Domonique Fines, Dir. of Engagement at All Raise

    On 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. Visit our website and submit a question/topic here. Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien Recorded: October 2020

  6. 08/02/2021

    Investing into Healthcare & Latinx VC with Juan-Pablo Mas, Partner at Action Potential VC

    On 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. Visit our website and submit a question/topic here. Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien Recorded: September 2020

  7. 28/01/2021

    The Future of Work w/ Nash Ahmed, Founder & CEO of Undock

    On 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. Visit our website and submit a question/topic here. Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien Recorded: September 2020

  8. 21/01/2021

    Investing at the Pre-Seed with Mac Conwell, Founder of Rarebreed Ventures

    On 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". Visit our website and submit a question/topic here. Hosted by @de_havia and @imessien Recorded: October 2020

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Descrizione

A podcast created to give advice and provide actionable steps to people that have been typically underrepresented (Black and Latinx) in fields related to Technology, Startups, and Venture Capital. Hosted by De’Havia Stewart (@de_havia) and Ime Essien (@imessien).

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    HBCUvc Fellows
  • Anni di attività
    2020 - 2021
  • Puntate
    21
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © HBCUvc Fellows
  • Sito web del podcast
    Divergent Unicorns