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Magic Johnson and Michael Jordon are two of the greatest exports to leave the NBA and succeed at busi
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July 30 · Issue #64 · View online
Your weekly newsletter on minorities in tech, venture and entrepreneurship 💫
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Magic Johnson and Michael Jordon are two of the greatest exports to leave the NBA and succeed at business. In recent years we have seen many celebrities dip their toe in Silicon Valley and now we see NBA players doing so too. In the next 5-7 years it will be interesting to see who had winning investments and great exits. This week I share a personal story from a friend of mine who lives in Milton Keynes, has a winning startup idea but had a tormenting experience pitching. Enjoy & keep sharing your experiences with me!
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My ‘Get Out’ Experience With Investors
“I was the only black person in a room full of middle aged white investors and fellow white entrepreneurs pitching for investment. Of course it felt awkward, of course I was nervous, of course I didn…
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This NBA player already owns 18 companies — but he visited Silicon Valley to learn more about entrepreneurship
Trevor Booker thinks VR has a future in basketball. Find out why!
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Latina Immigrants Raise $30 Million Venture Fund In Silicon Valley
“Our uniqueness as immigrant Latinas makes us stronger and anti-fragile.”
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14 Black Leaders to Watch in Tech
Yes, tech has a diversity problem. But our focus on diversity numbers sometimes overshadows the amazing work that is currently being done by black leaders in tech.
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Black Executives Are Losing Ground at Some Big Banks
The percentage of black leaders at JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs is falling even as the U.S. workforce gets more diverse.
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First Users
Find out how successful startups got their 1st users. #GrowthHacks
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