EP 16. SVB and the Impact of Future VC Funding for Women, People of Color, and LGBTQ+ Founders

Show Summary
In this episode of Stories from the Field, we sit down with Isaiah Deporto-Plick, a seasoned angel investor and entrepreneur who shares his insights on investment capital, funding for underrepresented groups in tech, and his experience as a co-founder for Fuerza Ventures. We also hear his breakdown of the recent SVB failure and the implications it has for the startup ecosystem. Throughout the episode he dives into the importance of providing funding opportunities for people of color and other marginalized communities in the tech industry and highlights some of the challenges they face in securing funding. Isahiah also shares his own journey as an angel investor and provides advice for founders looking to learn and grow in this industry.

Learning Highlights From This Episode:

• His breakdown on SVB and what it means for the future
• Advice for leaders looking to get funding for their businesses

Different ways to navigate the investment space for BIPOC, women, and LGTBQ+ founders

Episode website w/ resources, guest bio & full transcript: https://www.fireflyinclusion.com/news-notes/2021/svb-and-the-impact-of-future-vc-funding-for-women-people-of-color-and-lgbtq-founders

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