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

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Jenna Kutcher | Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy & Marketing

Business, Marketing

4.8 • 12.3K Ratings

🗓️ 22 June 2020

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

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. 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. Press play right now and don’t forget to pick up Arlan’s new book, “It’s About Damn Time” at your local bookstore. GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/ GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/ GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: https://jennakutcherblog.com/arlan/

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0:00.0	I'm allowing myself to feel joy because I feel like that's activism in itself is to succeed.
0:08.3	Like I've said, my success is my activism and the success that I help to catalyze and
0:13.5	others is my activism.
0:15.3	Hey, my name is Jenna Kutcher and I am obsessed with all things business, marketing, numbers
0:21.0	and helping you to navigate both the messy and the magical seasons of this thing called
0:25.2	life.
0:26.2	Small-town Mama who took a $300 camera grew a successful photo-biz and now I work from
0:31.0	home and run a seven-figure online business.
0:33.4	I teach youth to try and true secrets to building a career you adore.
0:37.3	Shia away from the real talk?
0:38.9	No way.
0:39.9	Money, hardship, growth, loss and marketing are all topics we discuss here.
0:43.9	Think of this as your one-stop shop for happy hour with a gal pal mixed with business
0:47.8	school.
0:48.8	Pull up a seat, make sure you're cozy and get ready to be challenged and encouraged
0:52.1	while you learn.
0:53.3	This is the Gold Digger Podcast.
0:56.1	Arlen Hamilton is a champion for underrepresented voices.
0:59.7	With her company backstage capital, she has invested over $7 million in over 130 companies
1:05.8	with underrepresented founders, those who identify as women, people of color or LGBTQ.
1:12.2	Arlen herself identifies as all three and she was sleeping on an airport floor when she
1:17.1	knew she had to do something about the fact that no one inventor capital looked like her.
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