{"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/5fee45db9bcbd16037d704c4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"2020 Updates Epsiode PART 2","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5c92c88b5e222bd90980d1fc/1609450938552-33ce35f7a28332a9faa8892d489f6a11.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>OUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE</strong>:</p><h2><a href=\"https://www.founderslive.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Founders Live</a></h2><p><em>the global venue for entrepreneurs to experience events, content, and community.</em></p><p>Check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www%2Cfounderslive.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>founderslive.com</strong></a>&nbsp;to join and to find a live event streaming from your city.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>We review 2020 and where our past guests came from</li><li>The effects of George Floyd on these founders, their companies and communities</li><li>To be a black founder in 2020 is to be...</li><li>Founders speak with optimism about plans for 2021</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>For our last episode of the year,</strong> we've brought together a handful of founders from our first 20 plus episodes. In this two-parter, we cover everything from fundraising, and running a business, to motivating employees, to finding time for self care and mental health. All against the backdrop of Coronavirus, George Floyd, and a climate of political tension.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Kala, Marcus, Kwame Claudius, Bara, Kameale and Wole for catching us up and reflecting on this historic year that is 2020.</p><p>Make sure to listen in.</p><p><br></p><h3>EPISODE GUESTS</h3><p><strong>Bara:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.twitter.com/baratundecola\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/baratundecola</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.carbice.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">carbice.com</a></p><p><u>Ways you can help:</u> stay tuned for 2021</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Kala:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/thekalafleming\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/thekalafleming</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.diasporaai.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">diasporaai.com</a></p><p><u>Ways you can help:</u> refer clients who need help managing </p><p>water infrastructure not connected to the grid</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Kameale:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.twitter.com/kamealeC\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/kamealeC</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.chargerhelp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">chargerhelp.com</a></p><p><u>Ways you can help:</u> looking for investors</p><p>to close out their seed round</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Kwame &amp; Claudius:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.twitter.com/mbembaships\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/mbembaships</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.useneu.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">useneu.com</a></p><p><u>Ways you can help:</u> referrals to rental hosts</p><p>in Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Seattle</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Marcus:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/_marcus_bullock\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">twitter.com/_marcus_bullock</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.flikshop.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">flikshop.com</a></p><p><u>Ways you can help:</u> become a Flikshop Angel</p><p><a href=\"https://www.flikshopangels.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">flikshopangels.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Wole:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/AyowoleOA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">twitter.com/AyowoleOA</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.fliqpay.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">fliqpay.com/</a></p><p><u>Ways you can help:</u> refer clients who do</p><p>cross-border financial transaction settlements</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><em>PODCAST TRANSCRIPT</em></p>","author_name":"Daniel Kihanya"}