2 episodes
Friends & Family with Aurora James Fifteen Percent Pledge
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When a founder begins raising money for their business, they will often start with a “friends and family round” before seeking out loans or venture capital. While this is a viable option for some, not everyone has access to a network of deep-pocketed friends and family.
Enter: Friends & Family with Aurora James. We may not all have access to a “friends & family” round when launching a new venture, but on this podcast, we’re here to be YOUR friends and family in business. Whether you’re fundraising or bootstrapping, join Aurora James, founder of the Fifteen Percent Pledge, alongside some of the most inspiring Black founders as they share wisdom and act as your support system while you build your business and scale for success.
This podcast is brought to you by Fifteen Percent Pledge and Citi. Citi Financial Pathways has resources to help you meet your goals.
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Getting a "Yes" In Business, with Emma Grede of Good American, Plus Instagram Tips from Eva Chen
On our very first episode of Friends & Family we welcome Emma Grede, serial entrepreneur, CEO, investor and chair of the Fifteen Percent Pledge. Tune in to hear how Emma got her first clients, how she approaches business partnerships, plus her advice for all aspiring entrepreneurs! Then, it’s time to phone-a-friend for advice. For this episode, Aurora calls Eva Chen, head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, to share tips on how brands can optimize their social presence.
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Introducing "Friends and Family with Aurora James"
Have you ever heard of entrepreneurs powering their fundraising with a "friends and family round" before seeking out loans or investment? Well the truth is, most founders don’t have access to a network of deep-pocketed friends and family, or to resources to find alternative funding.
This brand new podcast is here to help. Whether you're fundraising or bootstrapping your business, join Aurora James, founder of the Fifteen Percent Pledge, alongside some of the most inspiring Black founders of the moment, as they share wisdom and act as your support system for building your business and scaling for success. On “Friends & Family with Aurora James,” we're here to be YOUR friends and family in business.
This podcast is brought to you by Fifteen Percent Pledge and Citi. Citi Financial Pathways has resources to help you meet your goals.
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