The Venture Black Podcast
The Venture Black Podcast
Podcast Description
How to bet on yourself as a Black venture founder: Paths to success, hard-fought lessons to conquer the fear of leaving corporate golden handcuffs, and a culture-forward guide to navigating the Pacific Northwest's venture ecosystem.
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Focused on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and personal development with topics including navigating the venture ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest, lessons learned from corporate transitions, and strategies for fostering a supportive culture in startup environments. Episode examples include discussions on overcoming fear in pursuing venture opportunities and insights into investment strategies for underrepresented founders.
Betting on yourself as a Black venture founder: Paths to success and lessons in conquering the fear of leaving corporate golden handcuffs. A culture-forward guide to navigating the Pacific Northwest’s venture ecosystem.
Evan Poncelet chats with Lance Mason and Kwame Boler about Kwame’s startup journey and WTIA role, media resources for Black founders, revenue growth insights, and tackling VC biases. They discuss entrepreneurship frameworks, DEI initiatives, and offer advice on maintaining relationships and business adjustments.
(0:00) Welcome and introduction of Lance Mason and Kwame Boler
(4:30) Kwame Boler’s startup evolution and WTIA involvement
(11:50) Media resources for Black founders
(19:31) Revenue growth and private company insights with Lance Mason
(25:01) Lance and Kwame’s entrepreneurship frameworks and DEI initiatives
(31:44) Tackling VC funding biases for Black founders
(38:24) Portfolio company innovations and founder advice
(47:04) Maintaining personal relationships and evaluating business adjustments
(52:00) Sponsor: Black Founders Matter
(52:30) Teaser for next episode
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