370: How Her Mission to Fund Underestimated Founders is Changing Venture Capital

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Arlan Hamilton is a champion for underestimated voices. With her company Backstage Capital, she has invested over $10 million in over 130 companies with underrepresented founders; those who identify as women, People of Color, or LGBTQ. Arlan herself identifies as all three, and she was sleeping on an airport floor when she knew she had to do something about the fact that no one in Venture Capital looked like her.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this interview, Arlan digs into the catalyst moments that lead her to the world of Venture Capital, why she doesn’t believe in Imposter Syndrome, and what makes a strong pitch when it comes to raising capital for your company.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Press play right now and don’t forget to pick up Arlan’s new book, “It’s About Damn Time” at your local bookstore.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY:</span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM:</span> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: <a href= "https://jennakutcherblog.com/arlan/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://jennakutcherblog.com/arlan/</a></span></p>