EQUITY RAISE
Leveling the landscape for
diverse founders and their VCS
A NEW PODCAST
EQUITY RAISE
Leveling the landscape for
diverse founders and their VCS
A NEW PODCAST
Episode 2
Shani Dowell (Founder, Possip) & Jim FlautT (Investor)
When raising capital, sometimes a founder is tempted to take any money because… well, they need it to move the business forward. But not all investors are the right fit. Today Shani Dowell joins us as she shares her story about how she built Possip from the ground up, then struggled (but ultimately succeeded) in finding investors who provided mentorship, expertise, and capital. Plus, one of Shani’s early investors Jim Flautt brought his insight about finding the right startup/investor fit.
Equity Raise is hosted by Naya Fela Powell, an entrepreneur and DEI professional with deep roots in the startup ecosystem. Naya is the founder of Utopia Spa & Global Wellness, an alumna of the American Underground’s Black Founders Exchange, and a recipient of the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund award.
Equity Raise is produced by Earfluence Media.
Equity Raise is powered by The Diversity Movement
The Diversity Movement helps organizations deliver real-world business outcomes through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Combining data, technology, and expert content, TDM delivers an employee experience product suite powered by their work with 100+ organizations.
Equity Raise is produced by Earfluence Media
Earfluence Media is a seasoned group of entrepreneurs with a passion for podcasting, storytelling, digital marketing, and how those things combine to form amazing evergreen content and unparalleled exposure for businesses.
Equity Raise is powered by The Diversity Movement
The Diversity Movement helps organizations deliver real-world business outcomes through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Combining data, technology, and expert content, TDM delivers an employee experience product suite powered by their work with 100+ organizations.