Haley is Principal at Hustle Fund. https://www.hustlefund.vc/squad

Previously COO Animalz and startup operator. Mom, cycling instructor, 9-min nap enthusiast. We talk about the founder ecosystem and what founders need to know while navigating this current climate for investment.

It is my honor to interview the dynamic and amazing Sherrell Dorsey (The Plug)! This very accomplished young woman has navigated some of the most dynamic topics surrounding tech, diversity and inclusion, and following the dollars as it pertains to outcomes in our community.

I sit down to talk with Sherrell about what it is like to juggle being the "token Black/token woman/token etc" and seeking to maintain professionalism while being authentic and true to self.

I pick the brain of the amazing Danielle Nicholson, Attorney in the Blockchain Space.

Skilled attorney and strategic advisor with over fifteen years of expert international legal and business experience in both the private and public sector. Passionate about emerging technologies, innovation and sustainable development. Skilled in working with governments, businesses, civil society and international non-governmental bodies. Committed to developing cohesive partnerships and formulating strategies to advance opportunities and capabilities.

Shelly Omilâdè Bell is an author, business strategist, and inspirational speaker who moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live more authentically. As a cultural translator, she connects entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations in order to diversify their talent pipeline, increase equity and grow their brands.

Our goal here is to educate and inspire the average person to explore the world of finance and technology including day trading, blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs the Metaverse and more!

Deonte Caesar is a cybersecurity expert and risk and compliance security engineer. He is proficient in a variety of security technologies and has a deep understanding of risk management principles. He is passionate about helping organizations protect their data and systems from cyberattacks. Deonte's mission is to teach 1 million black children cybersecurity.

Danielle Bayard Jackson is a female friendship coach and educator who speaks nationally about the science of women’s platonic connections. Her coaching business, Friend Forward, is dedicated to teaching women how to create and maintain better female friendships.

Danielle’s expertise has been featured in The New York Times, NBC News, Psychology Today, Wall Street Journal, FORTUNE Magazine, and Oprah Magazine, various talk shows and a host of other media outlets.

We're all aware of the funding stats as Black founders when it comes to the VC/Angel/Entrepreneur ecosystem. Funding is one area that needs a more streamlined process to get visibility and resources to people with great ideas.

I sit down and speak with the amazing Lauren Washington of Fundr. Lauren tells us all about how she broke into the tech ecosystem and how she ideated this solution targeting this very specific problem for our community.