Venturing Deep
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsVenturing Deep is a podcast that will take a look into venture capital, remarkable founders, interesting people, and other pressing topics. Join your host, Ama Kessie as we dive deep into an array of discussions. The hope is that after listening, you will come away using something you heard here to be your best self! The only request is that you not be afraid to venture deep!
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Venturing Deep (with Antoine Woods -Tech Entrepreneur, Advisor, and Investor at BRONZE)
August 09, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBWelcome to the “Venturing Deep” Podcast! I want you to meet Antoine Woods Jr.! Antoine is a tech entrepreneur, advisor, and investor at BRONZE. In short, he started as a programmer, became an entrepreneur, grew into venture capital, and now leverages social capital for others. Find out more about BRONZE Connect with Antoine Connect with the Venturing Deep Podcast Connect with Ama
Venturing Deep (with Imani Ross - Cofounder of Peerhood Development and Senior Consultant)
May 25, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBI want you to meet Imani Ross! Imani Ross is a born and raised Philly native and currently works as a Senior Consultant at a Big 4 Firm. She is an author, a public speaker with a background in Tech Sales, Business advisory, and a graduate of The George Washington University with a B.A in Political Science. While it all may feel seemingly unrelated, her background and experience in corporate and start-up spaces, student activism, and consulting led her to the creation of Peerhood Development...
Venturing Deep (with Mitchella Gilbert - Founder/CEO of OYA Femtech Apparel)
May 10, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBMitchella “Mitch” Gilbert is an inclusive product designer. She was a former elite athlete and Nike employee, so she is obsessed with women’s health and sportswear apparel. She attended the UCLA Anderson School of Management after earning a full scholarship to build her startup Oya Femtech Apparel. She is one of the first 200 black women to raise over $1M in venture capital and she graduated from the University of Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy. Also, Oya is not Mitch’s fi...
Venturing Deep (with Ezra Salami - Ezra Law, P.C. )
May 03, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBEzra is the founder and managing attorney at Ezra Law. Ezra Law is a mission-driven law firm created and geared toward supporting Black & Brown-owned startups/businesses throughout their entire life cycle, we are talking corporate formation and governance, investment and contractual agreements, to even litigation. We talked about everything, from his upbringing, to where he went to college, why he chose law, and his love for puff puff (an African pastry). This was such a great episode! Co...
Venturing Deep (with Rachel Wilson - Collab Capital)
March 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBOur next guest is Rachel Wilson! Rachel has over a decade of global experience working across various industries including Food & Beverage, Automotive, Tech, Healthcare, Music, Fashion, and Media. As Principal and Head of Operations for Collab Capital (a VC Firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA) , Rachel runs the VC ops and fund governance processes of the fund. This includes investor relations, fund reporting oversight, impact metrics strategy, and all governance including legal and HR. She has...
Venturing Deep (with Haley Bryant - Hustle Fund VC)
December 01, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBHaley is a Principal at Hustle Fund VC. Prior to joining Hustle Fund, Haley worked for Apple, worked with bootstrapped and venture-backed tech startups and scaled the b2b SaaS content marketing agency Animalz as COO. Additionally, Haley started angel investing in 2020 to support founders from or supporting underrepresented communities and has invested in over 50 companies to date! Tune into this page to hear about Haley's amazing journey to Venture Capital and supporting phenomenal entrepren...
Venturing Deep (with Isis Benjamin - Cofounder of House of Isis)
November 10, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBA Bermudian native, Isis is also a business owner & serial entrepreneur. She is a graduate of the #1 HBCU, Spelman College (some notable alumni are Stacey Abrams and Rosalind Brewer). Currently, she is the co-owner of House of Isis, a brand that she runs with her mother Gina. A Plant-based product line that provides health-conscious black women with access to non-toxic hair & skin care. Isis and her mother have grown House of Isis into a 6-figure company. House of Isis has been recognized a...
Flip the Script ( w/ Garry Johnson III)
October 08, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBGarry is an award-winning startup founder and nationally recognized ecosystem builder working to build a more inclusive and equitable innovation economy. Garry is the Founder & Executive Director of First Founders Inc., a nonprofit organization on a mission to lower barriers to entry and increase the likelihood of success in the innovation ecosystem. Additionally, he serves as the Founder & CEO of Bison Venture Partners, a company on a mission to empower a new generation of angel investors. ...
Venturing Deep ( with Mitch Brooks of High Street Equity Partners)
September 08, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThank you for joining me for this episode of Venturing Deep! In this episode, we will be talking to Mitch Brooks. Mitch is the Co-General Partner of High Street Equity Partners where he invests in pre-seed and seed stage startups alongside his fellow General Partner, Tristan Wilkerson. High Street Equity Partners defines itself as a next-generation investment company that operates at the intersection of purpose and profit in the 21st-century economy. Mitch and his partner Tristan bring a fre...
Learning From It All (with Anthony Obi Jr.)
May 11, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThank you for joining me for this episode of Venturing Deep! In this episode, we will be talking to Anthony Obi. Anthony was once a founder who knew very early in his entrepreneurial journey that he wanted to be on the other side of the table. Now, he is an Investment Associate at Virginia Venture Partners investing in pre seed/ seed stage startups! It means so much that you stopped by to listen and now let’s get deep! Venturing Deep On Twitter Venturing Deep On Instagram Follow Anthony ...
Taking Action (with Niani Tolbert)
April 18, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode, we talk with Niani Tolbert of the #HIREBLACK Initiative. Niani is a marketer-turned-tech recruiter-turned founder of the #HIREBLACK Initiative. #HIREBLACK started as a viral LinkedIn post requesting help in offering 19 Black womxn to receive resume feedback on Juneteenth, and grew into an initiative whose goal is to help 10,000 Black womxn get trained and hired promoted in corporate positions. #HIREBLACK is now a network of 15,000 people and counting featured on Forbes and...
Annotations with Ama (Friendship - Part 1)
March 14, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.76 MBToday we are talking about one of what I think is the greatest loves, and that is your friends… What you all do not know is that this is a topic that I have wanted to discuss for a long time. I started writing about this back in 2019, and of course I did not have the podcast then…but this has been a long time coming. I wanted to make sure that I addressed this in Q1, the first quarter…since it is the beginning of the year. It is important that you and I have this in mind, so we can start th...
Annotations with Ama (Betting On Yourself)
January 26, 2022 15:00 - 5 minutes - 4.14 MBToday we are talking about betting on yourself… In the previous “Annotations with Ama” we talked about “making plans” and if you have not checked out that episode already…make sure you do. In that episode, I left you with 3 suggestions for making plans. And the last one was “Believe that you can achieve your goals.” I can not stress enough how important that is to your overall success. Along with doing the work necessary and if you are a believer… putting your trust in God… Belief is the s...
Annotations with Ama (Making Plans)
January 01, 2022 21:00 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MBCheck out the first installment of my new segment called “Annotations with Ama". This is where you get to hear what I am thinking about currently. In my original series, “Venturing Deep” but in this segment we will go a little bit deeper with some of my ideas and thoughts. In this segment It could be anything from politics, the social climate, pop culture, an old podcast episode, my faith, personal events,...it may be even something that happened in the past but I now feel inclined to speak ...
A Heart to Heart (with Josh Ogundu)
December 06, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode, we will be talking to Josh Ogundu. Josh is the CEO and Co-Founder of Heart to Heart. An audio first dating app that lets people tell the story behind the pictures in their profiles. Before that he was working as a Product Operations Lead at TikTok and has worked across media and communication tools as a product manager before that! We discussed his upbringing, diversity and inclusion, the app, and more! It means so much that you stopped by to listen and now let’s get deep!...
Winning In Our 20's (with Landon Campbell)
November 12, 2021 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode, we will be talking to Landon Campbell. Landon is the host of the popular groundbreaking podcast series “In Their 20’s”! He has spoken to some of the most talented people of our day and asks them how they made it through their 20's, He is also the events manager at “Inside.com” and is what some would call a master at networking! It means so much that you stopped by to listen and now let’s get deep! Follow Landon Follow "In Their 20's" Follow Ama on Instagram Follow Ama on T...
See Y'all For Season 2!!!
September 07, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBWelcome to the “Venturing Deep” Podcast. My name is Ama Kessie and I consider myself a lifelong learner. With that being said, I feel that if you search deep enough you can learn from anyone or anything. This podcast will take a look at remarkable founders, interesting people and topics. Thank you for rocking with me this season and please tune in for Season 2!!! Follow the host Instagram Twitter Stay Up To Date With the Podcast Instagram Twitter Music by @ikson
The Christian Entrepreneur (with Darrel Frater)
August 08, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWelcome to the “Venturing Deep” Podcast. My name is Ama Kessie and I consider myself a lifelong learner. With that being said, I feel that if you search deep enough you can learn from anyone or anything. This podcast will take a look at remarkable founders, interesting people and topics. Thank you for joining me for the seventh episode of Venturing Deep! In this episode, we will be talking to Darrel Frater. Darrel is the CEO and founder of an app called TheClub, an app that allows you to fi...
The Christian Entrepreneur (with Darrel Frater)
August 08, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWelcome to the “Venturing Deep” Podcast. My name is Ama Kessie and I consider myself a lifelong learner. With that being said, I feel that if you search deep enough you can learn from anyone or anything. This podcast will take a look at remarkable founders, interesting people and topics. Thank you for joining me for the seventh episode of Venturing Deep! In this episode, we will be talking to Darrel Frater. Darrel is the CEO and founder of an app called TheClub, an app that allows you to fi...
I'll Help You Cheat (with Joshua Wright)
June 27, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBWelcome to the “Venturing Deep” Podcast. My name is Ama Kessie and I consider myself a lifelong learner. With that being said, I feel that if you search deep enough you can learn from anyone or anything. This podcast will take a look at remarkable founders, interesting people and topics. Thank you for joining me for the sixth episode of Venturing Deep! In this episode, we will be talking to Joshua Wright. Joshua is a published author of a book entitled, “I’ll Help You Cheat: A Teens Study Gu...
End Poverty Make Trillions (with Darryl Finkton Jr.)
June 14, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode we find out how one man wants to end poverty for our nation. The road may not be easy, but if one man can do it, it's Darryl. This podcast will take a look at remarkable founders, interesting people and topics. Thank you for joining me for the fifth episode of Venturing Deep! In this episode, we will be talking to Darryl Finkton, Jr. Darryl’s organization End Poverty Make Trillions aims to end poverty in our nation. His movement is already picking up traction and has been fe...
The 22 Year Old That Is Going to Change Venture Capital (With Paige Finn Doherty)
May 09, 2021 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThis podcast will take a look at remarkable founders, interesting people and topics. Thank you for joining me for the fourth episode of Venturing Deep! In this episode, we will be talking to Paige Finn. At the young age of 22, Paige is on track to becoming a published author, an emerging manager for a fund that has already raised over a million dollars, and an all around change maker in the VC space. It means so much that you stopped by to listen and now let’s get deep! Check out Knowable H...
Pivoting in the Pandemic (with Tajae Mills)
April 18, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode we find out how Tajae Mills was able to make a pivot during the pandemic. Tajae runs a successful Air BnB business in Atlanta with his family, with a total of 28 properties and counting! His business is quickly expanding and in this episode we learn more about his journey to entrepreneurship. To follow his businesses head to: Peach Pad Stays Ga Luxury Rentals Host: Ama Kessie, @keepingit_kessie (Instagram) or @Ama_Kessie (Twitter) Email: [email protected] Music by: ...
A Man On a Mission (with Amani Phipps)
March 31, 2021 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIn the second episode of the Venturing Deep Podcast, Ama sits down with Amani Phipps. Amani goes into depth about his journey to success and about finding his way to venture capital. There were definitely some barriers to his success. Amani knows hard times and he stresses that things were not always easy and the path to success was not always clear. However, he never gave up! Now, he works to create room for others through many of the things that he is working on. Currently, he works with a...
Becoming Financially Brave (with Alexis Howard)
March 23, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBOn the first episode of Venturing Deep, we sit down with Alexis Howard! She has been featured on platforms like yahoo finance and Chicago weekly. She is a personal finance coach that specializes in teaching young professionals how to build generational wealth. Alexis' brand "Financially Brave" has helped so many people reach financial independence. Find her on Instagram: @financiallybrave Work with her: https://financiallybrave.kartra.com/page/QkX9 Host: Ama Kessie, @keepingit_kessie Emai...
Becoming Financially Brave (with Alexis Howard)
March 23, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBOn the first episode of Venturing Deep, we sit down with Alexis Howard! She has been featured on platforms like yahoo finance and Chicago weekly. She is a personal finance coach that specializes in teaching young professionals how to build generational wealth. Alexis' brand "Financially Brave" has helped so many people reach financial independence. Find her on Instagram: @financiallybrave Work with her: https://financiallybrave.kartra.com/page/QkX9 Host: Ama Kessie, @keepingit_kessie Emai...
The Venturing Deep Podcast Coming Soon!
March 11, 2021 02:00 - 50 seconds - 619 KBVenturing Deep is a podcast that will take a look into , remarkable founders, interesting people, venture capital, and other pressing topics. Join host, Ama Kessie as we dive deep into an array of discussions. The hope is that after listening, you will come away using something you heard here to be your best self! The only request is that you not be afraid to venture deep!