How Underrepresented Founders Are Getting Funded - Ep. 124 w/ Allen Smith (Musa Capital)

What Up Doe?! This week, we’re joined by Allen Smith, Founder and Managing Partner of Musa Capital, a venture platform on a mission to disrupt the traditional VC model and create equitable access to capital. With a background spanning the NFL, Stanford, and major tech companies like Microsoft and LinkedIn, Allen brings a wealth of experience to the conversation on funding, innovation, and empowering underrepresented founders. We're talking: How Musa Capital is redefining access to venture capital for Black founders and tech professionals The unique operating model that makes Musa’s approach to investing stand out Why representation and alignment matter in the startup and investment ecosystem Tune in as Allen shares his inspiring journey and the bold vision behind Musa Capital—one that champions diversity, collaboration, and economic empowerment through innovation. Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/musa_capital/ Guest Website: https://www.musacap.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d