The Shavaughn B Podcast
by Shavaughn Baker
The Shavaughn B Podcast amplifies the stories of entrepreneurs that reflects our diverse experiences building businesses and thriving local economies. It's important for us to highlight entrepreneurs building startups of all stages from ideation to growth. I'll be sharing new aspiring perspectives, ideas and narratives of upcoming players within in the startup ecosystem.
Episodes
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The pros and cons of pursuing venture funding
There are a lot of misconceptions about raising venture capital, as well as "unspoken truths" that founders learn the hard way. From how taxing the overall process of fundraising is, to how funds are actually distributed to startup companies.
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GROWING THE TEAM: A GUIDE TO HIRING A STELLA PRODUCT MANAGER
Product Managers are the glue that manages the research, design, testing, and go-to-market strategy of a product, software, or service., Recruiting Product Managers is just the beginning. Developing their skills for career growth is another. Here’s a guide on how to get it right from the start.…
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What does traction look like in an early-stage startup, especially if you're pre-revenue?
If you ever wondered "What exactly is traction" and how to communicate this to investors, or simply wanted a better understanding of what traction is, and how it works, this episode is for you! I'm breaking down the different ways founders can implement traction to find product-market-fit. Hint,...
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An important conversation about designing spaces in the wellness industry for Black people
In this episode of The Shavaughn B Podcast, we sit down and talk with Social Entrepreneur Rahwa Neguse. Rahwa is an Executive Director of Healthy Black Families, Inc. a Berkeley, California based non-profit organization that educates, engage and advocates for holistic growth and development of...
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Isis Asare's startup created a digital space for independent authors and book enthusiasts to dialogue, connect and share.
Building a business around community is no easy task. Starting an online bookstore requires an in-depth knowledge of e-commerce business models, creating a personal brand, and developing relationships with authors and distributors. Founder, Isis Asare has built one of the fastest growing, digital...
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A comprehensive approach to stabilizing, restoring and rebuilding small businesses
Small businesses are the bedrock of American communities, accounting for 99 percent of all business establishments. The health pandemic rocked economies to their core, as a result some small businesses partially or permanently shut their doors. Black businesses were hit the worse, with 440,000...
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Juwan Bepo Founder of Curly Tips
Juwan Bepo Founder of the beauty tech startup Curly Tips is building a community where Black women are encouraged to love their hair in its natural state. Curly Tips combines community and marketplace in a uniquely innovative and creative way. The digital platform will serve as a space for Black...
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Jimmy Woodard Co-Founder of Cloud Castles
Cloud Castles makes renting a vacation home as easy as booking an Airbnb. Jimmy delves deep into how the startup aims to use technology to streamline the process of purchasing, investing and vacationing in rental homes.
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Shavaughn B: The story behind how I built the Corporate Concierge
Our motto is simple: We build to uplift marginalized communities through entrepreneurship with the goal of building sustainable, thriving economies. My story is rather unconventional, but very much purpose driven.
About this show
The Shavaughn B Podcast amplifies the stories of entrepreneurs that reflects our diverse experiences building businesses and thriving local economies. It's important for us to highlight entrepreneurs building startups of all stages from ideation to growth. I'll be sharing new aspiring perspectives, ideas and narratives of upcoming players within in the startup ecosystem.
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Shavaughn Baker
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