{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c92c88b5e222bd90980d1fc/5ee31d97c435957e77681cbd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Black Women Founders : Real Talk on the Powerful Events of June 2020","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5c92c88b5e222bd90980d1fc/1591942567618-889da9f72574a1863314b48cefcaa1b5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.valence.community/?referral=unfound&amp;utm_source=victoria&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=unfound\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Valence</a>,<em> a new and exciting community built for black professionals</em></p><p><strong>Founders Unfound listeners</strong>: get free membership and <a href=\"https://www.valence.community/?referral=unfound&amp;utm_source=victoria&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=unfound\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">priority access here</a></p><p>Sign up for the Valence BOOST Challenge: <a href=\"http://www.valence.community/boostchallenge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.valence.community/boostchallenge</a></p><p><br></p><p>In this special follow up from last week's discussion with black men founders, we now bring the viewpoint from the women's perspective. We gathered four accomplished women entrepreneurs to talk startups, fundraising, and the greater context of racial inequality, social justice protests, and the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p><br></p><p>Dan is honored to have <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/drivorhorn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Ivor Horn</a> step in as a special guest host. Dr. Horn is an angel investor and advisor supporting entrepreneurs of color, especially women, in digital health.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenadeosun\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Helen Adeosun</a>, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaashaolu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stella Ashaolu</a>, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheraerobinson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cherae Robinson</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlee-wisdom-mph-7114a040\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ashlee Wisdom</a> join Ivor...in a conversation that reveals frustration, but also determination, wisdom and resilience. Listen in!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode the round table discussed:</strong></p><ul><li>How it feels to be a black woman in America right now (June 2020)</li><li>Moving between exhausted and determined</li><li>Honoring the moment: with voice, intention, and self-care</li><li>The desire to reach back and lift up</li><li>How office hours are a poor substitute for a check</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Audience Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cheraerobinson_a-few-weeks-ago-i-launched-a-new-podcast-ugcPost-6676932887822004224-7nsp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cherae's Podcast</a></li><li><a href=\"https://careacademy.com/series-a-funding-press-release/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Helen's funding announcement</a></li><li><a href=\"https://poetsandquants.com/2020/06/10/the-role-of-higher-education-in-economic-racial-inequality/?pq-category=business-school-news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stella's recent panel discussion</a></li><li><a href=\"https://youtu.be/UzxqTPyb3eE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ashlee's TEDx Talk</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.drivorhorn.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">More about Ivor</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">George Floyd Memorial Fund</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.blacktechforblacklives.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Black Tech for Black Lives</a></li><li>BLCK VC <a href=\"https://medium.com/@BLCK_VC/we-wont-wait-3eaa94d85aac\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#WeWontWait Campaign</a> (go to \"Donate\" section to find organizations worthy of your time and resources)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.hiddengeniusproject.org/15-tech-organizations-actively-supporting-black-coders/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hidden Genius Project</a> Recommendations</li><li><a href=\"https://www.blackgirlventures.org/donate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Black Girl Ventures</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://wavve.link/Founders\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Founders Unfound</a>&nbsp;: Like and share - help us grow.</p><p><a href=\"https://foundersunfound.com/podcast-transcript-special-episode-black-women-founders-june-2020/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>PODCAST TRANSCRIPT</em></a></p>","author_name":"Daniel Kihanya"}