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Charlton Cunningham | HBCUvc (Atlanta, GA) | Season One | Episode 9

Charlton Cunningham is a leading startup ecosystem builder in the Southeast United States and Ecosystem Program Manager at HBCUvc. Atlanta's venture capital has reportedly reached $1B and Charlton has a pulse on the local startup scene. Relationships are important and Charlton uses his know-how to help HBCU students get a leg up in the venture capital world.  Questions with Answers 1. Why HBCUs? 2. What would you do with $1,000,000 in funding right now? 3. What’s the most profitabl...

Ep. 10 Charlton Cunningham (HBCUvc)

Charlton Cunningham (Ecosystem Builder) | HBCUvc (Atlanta, GA) | (Season 1: Episode 9)

Charlton Cunningham is a leading startup ecosystem builder in the Southeast United States and Ecosystem Program Manager at HBCUvc. Atlanta's venture capital has reportedly reached $1B and Charlton has a pulse on the local startup scene. Relationships are important and Charlton uses his know-how to help HBCU students get a leg up in the venture capital world.  Help us get to 50 ratings on iTunes and Spotify! Start you own podcast here (we may receive a small commission if you sign ...

Season 1: Episode 9 - Charlton Cunningham, HBCUvc (Atlanta, GA)

Charlton Cunningham is a leading startup ecosystem builder in the Southeast United States and Ecosystem Program Manager at HBCUvc. Atlanta's venture capital has reportedly reached $1B and Charlton has a pulse on the local startup scene. Relationships are important and Charlton uses his know-how to help HBCU students get a leg up in the venture capital world.  Questions with Answers 1. Why HBCUs? 2. What would you do with $1,000,000 in funding right now? 3. What’s the most profitabl...

Charlton Cunningham, HBCUvc (Atlanta, GA)

Hon. Eddie Armstrong | Cannabis Capital Group (Chicago, IL) | Season One | Episode 8

Eddie Armstrong is a hometown hero, former lobbyist and former Arkansas State Representative. After founding Cannabis Capital Group, Eddie is using his regulatory knowledge in an effort to make cannabis financing more accessible. A leader of the community, Eddie provides insight into the inner workings of his shift from politics to finance. Questions with Answers 1. Tell us about your tech background? 2. What is Cannabis Capital Group and from where did the idea for Cannabis Capita...

Hon. Eddie Armstrong (Founder) | Cannabis Capital Group (Chicago, IL) | (Season 1: Episode 8)

Eddie Armstrong is a hometown hero, former lobbyist and former Arkansas State Representative. After founding Cannabis Capital Group, Eddie is using his regulatory knowledge in an effort to make cannabis financing more accessible. A leader of the community, Eddie provides insight into the inner workings of his shift from politics to finance. Help us get to 50 ratings on iTunes and Spotify! Start you own podcast here (we may receive a small commission if you sign up). See you insid...

Season 1: Episode 8 - Hon. Eddie Armstrong, Cannabis Capital Group (Chicago, IL)

Eddie Armstrong is a hometown hero, former lobbyist and former Arkansas State Representative. After founding Cannabis Capital Group, Eddie is using his regulatory knowledge in an effort to make cannabis financing more accessible. A leader of the community, Eddie provides insight into the inner workings of his shift from politics to finance. Questions with Answers 1. Tell us about your tech background? 2. What is Cannabis Capital Group and from where did the idea for Cannabis Capita...

Hon. Eddie Armstrong - Cannabis Capital Group (Chicago, IL)

If you've ever considered a career in politics but also had an interest in cannabis, this episode will show you how to make it work. Former State Representative and hometown hero Eddie Armstrong brings his Chief Financial Officer into the studio to discuss equity crowdfunding for the cannabis industry as a whole. This is a startup that has us asking a lot of questions. Eddie and John had the answers.

Hon. Eddie Armstrong - (Cannabis Capital Group) - Chicago, IL

Eddie Armstrong is a hometown hero, former lobbyist and former Arkansas State Representative. After founding Cannabis Capital Group, Eddie is using his regulatory knowledge in an effort to make cannabis financing more accessible. A leader of the community, Eddie provides insight into the inner workings of his shift from politics to finance. Questions with Answers 1. Tell us about your tech background? 2. What is Cannabis Capital Group and from where did the idea for Cannabis Capita...

Hon. Eddie Armstrong - Founder, Cannabis Capital Group (Chicago, IL)

If you've ever considered a career in politics but also had an interest in cannabis, this episode will show you how to make it work. Former State Representative and hometown hero Eddie Armstrong brings his Chief Financial Officer into the studio to discuss equity crowdfunding for the cannabis industry as a whole. This is a startup that has us asking a lot of questions. Eddie and John had the answers.

Judith Lola and Elizabeth Bleggs (Founders) | Efitter App (London, U.K.) | (Season 1: Episode 7)

Judith Lola and Elizabeth Bleggs have keen insights into how to bring a traditionally brick and mortar industry into the digital world. Efitter is tackling a huge problem in the fashion tech industry: waste from returns by customers who received the wrong fitting garment. Help us get to 50 ratings on iTunes and Spotify! Start you own podcast here (we may receive a small commission if you sign up). See you inside! Questions Answered: 1. Who are Efitter’s best customers? 2. What’...

Judith Lola and Elizabeth Bleggs - (Efitter App) - London, U.K.

Judith Lola and Elizabeth Bleggs have keen insights into how to bring a traditionally brick and mortar industry into the digital world. Efitter is tackling a huge problem in the fashion tech industry: waste from returns by customers who received the wrong fitting garment. Questions with Answers 1. Who are Efitter’s best customers? 2. What’s it like pitching your product while working a demanding day job (and having a family)? 3. Why did you bring on a co-founder to tackle this pro...

Judith Lola and Elizabeth Bleggs - Efitter App (London, U.K.)

If you're into fashion, join Elizabeth and Judith in the podcast room as we peel back the layers to their new company, Efitter. You may be thinking that you can't launch your company just yet. Download this episode to learn why now is the perfect time.

Efitter App - Fashion Tech tackling fashion waste (U.K.)

If you're into fashion, join Elizabeth and Judith in the podcast room as we peel back the layers to their new company, Efitter. You may be thinking that you can't launch your company just yet. Download this episode to learn why now is the perfect time.

Season 1: Episode 7 - Judith Lola and Elizabeth Bleggs, Efitter App (London, U.K.)

Judith Lola and Elizabeth Bleggs have keen insights into how to bring a traditionally brick and mortar industry into the digital world. Efitter is tackling a huge problem in the fashion tech industry: waste from returns by customers who received the wrong fitting garment. Questions with Answers 1. Who are Efitter’s best customers? 2. What’s it like pitching your product while working a demanding day job (and having a family)? 3. Why did you bring on a co-founder to tackle this pro...

Judith Lola and Elizabeth Bleggs | Efitter App (London, U.K.) | Season One | Episode 7

Judith Lola and Elizabeth Bleggs have keen insights into how to bring a traditionally brick and mortar industry into the digital world. Efitter is tackling a huge problem in the fashion tech industry: waste from returns by customers who received the wrong fitting garment. Questions with Answers 1. Who are Efitter’s best customers? 2. What’s it like pitching your product while working a demanding day job (and having a family)? 3. Why did you bring on a co-founder to tackle this pro...

Season 1: Episode 6 - Christina Blacken, The New Quo (New York City, NY)

Christina Blacken, founder of The New Quo, provides practical advice for budding and experienced entrepreneurs to share their stories. Questions with Answers 1. What is your superpower (real and imagined)? 2. How much money should an entrepreneur have before they quit their job? 3. What would you do with $1,000,000 in funding right now? Connect with Christina using the links below: Website: https://www.thenewquo.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenewquo Facebook: www.faceboo...

Christina Blacken, The New Quo (NYC)

If you're a lover of diverse tech founders startup stories, you'll enjoy our sit down with Christina, founder of The New Quo. We discuss what it takes to unify your company across difference and the power of taming your inner introvert.

Christina Blacken, The New Quo (New York, NY)

If you're a lover of diverse tech founders startup stories, you'll enjoy our sit down with Christina, founder of The New Quo. We discuss what it takes to unify your company across difference and the power of taming your inner introvert.

Christina Blacken (Founder) | The New Quo (New York City, NY) | (Season 1: Episode 6)

Christina Blacken, founder of The New Quo, provides practical advice for budding and experienced entrepreneurs to share their stories. Help us get to 50 ratings on iTunes and Spotify! Start you own podcast here (we may receive a small commission if you sign up). See you inside! Questions Answered: 1. What is your superpower (real and imagined)? 2. How much money should an entrepreneur have before they quit their job? 3. What would you do with $1,000,000 in funding right now? C...

Christina Blacken (The New Quo in NYC)

If you're a lover of diverse tech founders startup stories, you'll enjoy our sit down with Christina, founder of The New Quo. We discuss what it takes to unify your company across difference and the power of taming your inner introvert.

Christina Blacken (The New Quo) - New York City, NY

Christina Blacken, founder of The New Quo, provides practical advice for budding and experienced entrepreneurs to share their stories. Questions with Answers 1. What is your superpower (real and imagined)? 2. How much money should an entrepreneur have before they quit their job? 3. What would you do with $1,000,000 in funding right now? Connect with Christina using the links below: Website: https://www.thenewquo.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenewquo Facebook: www.faceboo...

Christina Blacken | The New Quo (New York City, NY) | Season One | Episode 6

Christina Blacken, founder of The New Quo, provides practical advice for budding and experienced entrepreneurs to share their stories. Questions with Answers 1. What is your superpower (real and imagined)? 2. How much money should an entrepreneur have before they quit their job? 3. What would you do with $1,000,000 in funding right now? Connect with Christina using the links below: Website: https://www.thenewquo.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenewquo Facebook: www.faceboo...

Jovante Ham - Melanoid Exchange (Houston, TX)

Melanoid Exchange is one of Houston bourgeoning startups and combines e-commerce with online booking "to help entrepreneurs of color connect with the world". They have an app on IOS and Android you can download today. Listen to Jovante explain from his kitchen table how his business model is transforming small business owner's sales from New York City to Houston and ofcourse, back home in Broward County, FL.

Jovante Ham | MelX Studio (Houston, TX) | Season One | Episode 5

Jovante Ham is co-founder and CEO of Melanoid Exchange, one of Houston bourgeoning startups and combines e-commerce with online booking "to help entrepreneurs of color connect with the world". They have an app on IOS and Android you can download today. Since growing up as a young kid in Fort Lauderdale, Jovante Ham has taken the lessons he learned growing up in a tough community to become founder and CEO of Melanoid Exchange, a.k.a. The Hood Scholar. This former aerospace engineer i...

Season 1: Episode 5 - Jovante Ham, Melanoid Exchange (Houston, TX)

Jovante Ham is co-founder and CEO of Melanoid Exchange, one of Houston bourgeoning startups and combines e-commerce with online booking "to help entrepreneurs of color connect with the world". They have an app on IOS and Android you can download today. Since growing up as a young kid in Fort Lauderdale, Jovante Ham has taken the lessons he learned growing up in a tough community to become founder and CEO of Melanoid Exchange, a.k.a. The Hood Scholar. This former aerospace engineer i...

Jovante Ham (Founder) | MelX Studio (Houston, TX) | (Season 1: Episode 5)

Jovante Ham is co-founder and CEO of Melanoid Exchange, one of Houston bourgeoning startups and combines e-commerce with online booking "to help entrepreneurs of color connect with the world". They have an app on IOS and Android you can download today. Since growing up as a young kid in Fort Lauderdale, Jovante Ham has taken the lessons he learned growing up in a tough community to become founder and CEO of Melanoid Exchange, a.k.a. The Hood Scholar. This former aerospace engineer i...

Jovante Ham - (Melanoid Exchange) - Houston, TX

Jovante Ham is co-founder and CEO of Melanoid Exchange, one of Houston bourgeoning startups and combines e-commerce with online booking "to help entrepreneurs of color connect with the world". They have an app on IOS and Android you can download today. Since growing up as a young kid in Fort Lauderdale, Jovante Ham has taken the lessons he learned growing up in a tough community to become founder and CEO of Melanoid Exchange, a.k.a. The Hood Scholar. This former aerospace engineer i...

Alex Batdorf - (Get Sh!t Done) - Brooklyn, NY

Alex Batdorf is the founder of Get Sh!t Done, an accelerator that helps women scale their business to $1M in Annual Recurring Revenue. After successfully exiting a tech startup shortly after graduating from the University of Chicago, Alex has been growing a community of founders around one idea: gaining traction. Questions with Answers 1. Can you compare NYC’s local startup scene to other emerging startup hubs in the U.S. (and around the world)? 2. What would you do with $1M+ in no...

Season 1: Episode 4 - Alex Batdorf, Get Sh!t Done (Brooklyn, NY)

Alex Batdorf is the founder of Get Sh!t Done, an accelerator that helps women scale their business to $1M in Annual Recurring Revenue. After successfully exiting a tech startup shortly after graduating from the University of Chicago, Alex has been growing a community of founders around one idea: gaining traction. Questions with Answers 1. Can you compare NYC’s local startup scene to other emerging startup hubs in the U.S. (and around the world)? 2. What would you do with $1M+ in no...

Alex Batdorf | Get Sh!t Done (Brooklyn, NY) | Season One | Episode 4

Alex Batdorf is the founder of Get Sh!t Done, an accelerator that helps women scale their business to $1M in Annual Recurring Revenue. After successfully exiting a tech startup shortly after graduating from the University of Chicago, Alex has been growing a community of founders around one idea: gaining traction. Questions with Answers 1. Can you compare NYC’s local startup scene to other emerging startup hubs in the U.S. (and around the world)? 2. What would you do with $1M+ in no...

Alex Batdorf - Founder of Get Sh!t Done (NYC Traction-based Accelerator)

Think you need capital and investors? If you're a founder, Alex breaks down something more important to venture capitalists: traction. Traction takes several forms: revenue, customers, sign-ups and cool technology. Alex Batdorf helps founders (especially women of color) to get traction and scale to $1MM+ businesses. Her accelerator, Get Sh!t Done, is active only (just search the name) and is developing a go-to pipeline for investors looking for mature early-stage startups.

Alex Batdorf - Founder of Get Sh!t Done (NYC)

Think you need capital and investors? If you're a founder, Alex breaks down something more important to venture capitalists: traction. Traction takes several forms: revenue, customers, sign-ups and cool technology. Alex Batdorf helps founders (especially women of color) to get traction and scale to $1MM+ businesses. Her accelerator, Get Sh!t Done, is active only (just search the name) and is developing a go-to pipeline for investors looking for mature early-stage startups.

Alex Batdorf - Founder of Get Sh!t Done (Brooklyn, NY)

Think you need capital and investors? If you're a founder, Alex breaks down something more important to venture capitalists: traction. Traction takes several forms: revenue, customers, sign-ups and cool technology. Alex Batdorf helps founders (especially women of color) to get traction and scale to $1MM+ businesses. Her accelerator, Get Sh!t Done, is active only (just search the name) and is developing a go-to pipeline for investors looking for mature early-stage startups.

Alex Batdorf (Accelerator) | Get Sh!t Done (Brooklyn, NY) | (Season 1: Episode 4)

Alex Batdorf is the founder of Get Sh!t Done, an accelerator that helps women scale their business to $1M in Annual Recurring Revenue. After successfully exiting a tech startup shortly after graduating from the University of Chicago, Alex has been growing a community of founders around one idea: gaining traction. Help us get to 50 ratings on iTunes and Spotify! Start you own podcast here (we may receive a small commission if you sign up). See you inside! Questions Answered: 1. C...

Season 1: Episode 3 - Calvin Williams, Jr., Freeman Capital (Charlotte, NC)

Calvin Williams, Jr.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilliamsjr/ Freeman Capital: https://freemancapital.co/ App Launch Party Recap: https://newyork.justmy.com/post/viewpost/5-Things-I-Learned-Hosting-a-Startup-Showcase-for-Freeman-Capital/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrnoPAuzpkU&t=4s

Calvin Williams, Jr. (Founder) | Freeman Capital (Raleigh, NC) | (Season 1: Episode 3)

Help us get to 50 ratings on iTunes and Spotify! Start you own podcast here (we may receive a small commission if you sign up). See you inside! Calvin Williams, Jr.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilliamsjr/ Freeman Capital: https://freemancapital.co/ App Launch Party Recap: https://newyork.justmy.com/post/viewpost/5-Things-I-Learned-Hosting-a-Startup-Showcase-for-Freeman-Capital/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrnoPAuzpkU&t=4s

Calvin Williams, Jr. | Freeman Capital (Raleigh, NC) | Season One | Episode 3

Calvin Williams, Jr.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilliamsjr/ Freeman Capital: https://freemancapital.co/ App Launch Party Recap: https://newyork.justmy.com/post/viewpost/5-Things-I-Learned-Hosting-a-Startup-Showcase-for-Freeman-Capital/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrnoPAuzpkU&t=4s

Calvin Williams, Jr. - (Freeman Capital) - Charlotte, NC

Calvin Williams, Jr.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilliamsjr/ Freeman Capital: https://freemancapital.co/ App Launch Party Recap: https://newyork.justmy.com/post/viewpost/5-Things-I-Learned-Hosting-a-Startup-Showcase-for-Freeman-Capital/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrnoPAuzpkU&t=4s

Calvin Williams, Jr. - Founder of Freeman Capital (Charlotte, N.C.)

The average financial planner can serve 300 clients a year (500 for superstars). After exiting his first startup, Calvin Williams, Jr. visited a financial planner in hopes of growing his newfound riches. In this interview, Calvin Williams, Jr. explains why that experience spurred him to start Freeman Capital, a FinTech company based in Charlotte, NC (the second largest banking capital in the U.S.). With their technology platform, Freeman Capital targets serving 700+ clients a year. We als...

Calvin Williams, Jr. - Founder of Freeman Capital (Charlotte, NC)

The average financial planner can serve 300 clients a year (500 for superstars). After exiting his first startup, Calvin Williams, Jr. visited a financial planner in hopes of growing his newfound riches. In this interview, Calvin Williams, Jr. explains why that experience spurred him to start Freeman Capital, a FinTech company based in Charlotte, NC (the second largest banking capital in the U.S.). With their technology platform, Freeman Capital targets serving 700+ clients a year. We als...

Kike Oniwinde Co-Founder of BYP Network (London, U.K.)

There are only about 2-3 daily networking events compared to 20-30 events in most major U.S. cities. If you like CaaS (Community as a Service), you'll love this week's episode. Kike Oniwinde, co-founder of BYP Network, has built a tech platform to connect black professionals around the world. Before dismissing BYP Network as just another black networking app, learn how Kike pivoted away from dating and doubled down on corporate partnerships. Dubbed the 'Black LinkedIn" in the U.K., Kike ...

Kike Oniwinde (Founder) | BYP Network (London, U.K.) | (Season 1: Episode 2)

Kike Oniwinde: https://www.kikeoniwinde.com/ BYP Network: https://byp-network.com/ Guardian Articles: 1) https://www.theguardian.com/careers/2020/jan/06/linkedin-for-black-professionals-the-job-site-tackling-racial-bias 2) https://guardian.ng/guardian-woman/we-need-more-women-in-technology-the-tech-industry-is-the-future-kike-oniwinde-ceo-byp-network/ Help us get to 50 ratings on iTunes and Spotify! Start you own podcast here (we may receive a small commission if you sign up). ...

Season 1: Episode 2 - Kike Oniwinde Co, BYP Network (London, U.K.)

Kike Oniwinde: https://www.kikeoniwinde.com/ BYP Network: https://byp-network.com/ Guardian Articles: 1) https://www.theguardian.com/careers/2020/jan/06/linkedin-for-black-professionals-the-job-site-tackling-racial-bias 2) https://guardian.ng/guardian-woman/we-need-more-women-in-technology-the-tech-industry-is-the-future-kike-oniwinde-ceo-byp-network/

Kike Oniwinde | BYP Network (London, U.K.) |Season One | Episode 2

Kike Oniwinde: https://www.kikeoniwinde.com/ BYP Network: https://byp-network.com/ Guardian Articles: 1) https://www.theguardian.com/careers/2020/jan/06/linkedin-for-black-professionals-the-job-site-tackling-racial-bias 2) https://guardian.ng/guardian-woman/we-need-more-women-in-technology-the-tech-industry-is-the-future-kike-oniwinde-ceo-byp-network/

Kike Oniwinde Co- (BYP Network) - London, U.K.

Kike Oniwinde: https://www.kikeoniwinde.com/ BYP Network: https://byp-network.com/ Guardian Articles: 1) https://www.theguardian.com/careers/2020/jan/06/linkedin-for-black-professionals-the-job-site-tackling-racial-bias 2) https://guardian.ng/guardian-woman/we-need-more-women-in-technology-the-tech-industry-is-the-future-kike-oniwinde-ceo-byp-network/

Nathan Jones IV - HBCUvc 31 under 31 & Founder of Village Micro Fund (Austin, TX)

YouTube Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GGxnzueBdo HBCUvc 31 under 31: https://blog.hbcu.vc/hbcuvcs-31-under-31-the-future-of-venture-capital-280f391f766f Village Micro Fund: https://www.villagemicrofund.com/aboutus Nathan Jones IV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-jones-67386366/

Nathan Jones IV | Village Micro Fund (Austin, TX) | Season One | Episode 1

YouTube Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GGxnzueBdo HBCUvc 31 under 31: https://blog.hbcu.vc/hbcuvcs-31-under-31-the-future-of-venture-capital-280f391f766f Village Micro Fund: https://www.villagemicrofund.com/aboutus Nathan Jones IV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-jones-67386366/

Season 1: Episode 1 - Nathan Jones IV, HBCUvc 31 under 31 & Founder of Village Micro Fund (Austin, TX)

YouTube Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GGxnzueBdo HBCUvc 31 under 31: https://blog.hbcu.vc/hbcuvcs-31-under-31-the-future-of-venture-capital-280f391f766f Village Micro Fund: https://www.villagemicrofund.com/aboutus Nathan Jones IV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-jones-67386366/