BONUS: It's About Damn Time (Finding Value in Being Underestimated) with Arlan Hamilton - a podcast by Cheryl-Lyn Bentley

In this Bonus Episode, Arlan Hamilton, founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, chats about how she got started in venture capital and her commitment to working with underrepresented founders. Backstage Capital is a seed investment fund dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by backing high-potential startup founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBTQ. Completely self-taught and lacking money and connections, Arlan has upended Silicon Valley, tapping into the innovation, intelligence, and drive of underrepresented founders. She has been lauded by Forbes as “pioneering” and her personal story going from homeless to running a multi-million dollar venture fund continues to awe. She recently published the inspiring book and business guide, It's About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantage.  

Find links and show notes at https://breakconcrete.com/bc010

Topics Covered: 

• Arlan’s journey into venture capital and drive to change the landscape 
• Disparities in funding for founders who are people of color, women, and LGBTQ
• Myths of meritocracy in venture capital
• The business model of private equity
• Why investing in diverse founders makes good business sense
• The distinction between privilege and entitlement and the privilege Arlan holds

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