EPISODE · Dec 19, 2024 · 56 MIN
130 Million Reasons To Invest In Diverse Startups with Mandela SH Dixon
from Back to the Basics with Justin McLeod · host Surthrive
Being an educator that was raised by social activists, Mandela SH Dixon developed an innate understanding of social justice, education and equity, which she later channeled into training 650 underrepresented startup founders in tech that raised a combined $130 million in venture capital through her e-learning program Founder Gym. 💪🏽 In this episode, Mandela shares her journey of going from EdTech Founder to disrupting the startup world by teaching startups led by women and people of color how to raise venture capital. 💸 This episode is for if you are a(n): - Diverse founder who is looking to raise venture capital for their business - Investor who is considering investing in companies led by diverse founders. - Equity champion who advocates and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in the business world
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Being an educator that was raised by social activists, Mandela SH Dixon developed an innate understanding of social justice, education and equity, which she later channeled into training 650 underrepresented startup founders in tech that raised a combined $130 million in venture capital through her e-learning program Founder Gym. 💪🏽 In this episode, Mandela shares her journey of going from EdTech Founder to disrupting the startup world by teaching startups led by women and people of color how to raise venture capital. 💸 This episode is for if you are a(n): - Diverse founder who is looking to raise venture capital for their business - Investor who is considering investing in companies led by diverse founders. - Equity champion who advocates and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in the business world
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