Communitas of New York
Communitas of New York
Podcast Description
The Communitas of New York podcast invites our listeners and partners to join us in witnessing community-driven innovation. We highlight the constellation of stories generated by alumni of the Communitas Ventures Accelerator Program, which has been running since 2018. Together, we explore how these founders—in the sectors of education, food security, housing, materials science, health, and the arts—navigate the challenges of accessing the right resources at the right time, staying true to their respective visions, and best managing potential! We welcome you to tune in as host Monique T. Marshall, founder of Black to Business and a proud Communitas Ventures alumna, leads rich conversations, uncovers tales of trials and successes, and reaps valuable advice from our entrepreneurs who are shaping New York’s landscape of innovation.
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Content Themes
This podcast focuses on various themes including entrepreneurship in education, food security, housing solutions, health innovations, materials science, and the arts. Episodes feature stories like Jiye Son creating safe nail products, Lucas Addo advocating for personalized learning for individuals with autism, Charlecia Joy addressing representation gaps in art supplies, and Dan Zauderer transforming food access through community initiatives.
The Communitas of New York podcast invites our listeners and partners to join us in witnessing community-driven innovation. We highlight the constellation of stories generated by alumni of the Communitas Ventures Accelerator Program, which has been running since 2018. Together, we explore how these founders—in the sectors of education, food security, housing, materials science, health, and the arts—navigate the challenges of accessing the right resources at the right time, staying true to their respective visions, and best managing potential! We welcome you to tune in as host Monique T. Marshall, founder of Black to Business and a proud Communitas Ventures alumna, leads rich conversations, uncovers tales of trials and successes, and reaps valuable advice from our entrepreneurs who are shaping New York’s landscape of innovation.
Jessica Valencia, co-founder of and Head of Communications at UnlockNYC, is driving the women-led effort to provide direct services, data analysis, and advocacy in order to implement a power shift where landlords and brokers fear the social and financial costs of discriminating against voucher holders. Hear Jessica recount her personal story as she discusses with host Monique T. Marshall the challenges of teaching voucher holders with no safety net how to advocate for themselves, and the significance of “paying it forward.” How does an entrepreneur engage in the balancing act of creating the right fit between a clear and strong mission and potential funders of all ilks?
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