Introduction

This episode we speak to the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a venture fund that invests in very best founders who identify as women, People of Color, or LGBTQ. She talked about taking action instead of making pledges, and why not speaking up for fear of saying the wrong thing is counterproductive. She talks on how we can build more equity and diversity showing their most diverse people as much as they can but rather apply the same work ethic that built their company towards bringing on more diverse staff, especially in positions of power. Who is this episode for?: All community builders! 3 key takeaways: - Arlan talks on the current topic of white leaders stepping down and giving their role to someone who is underrepresented, she compares it to asking someone tall to move when you’re at a concert; you don’t have to remove yourself rather make sure you invite people in. - When it comes to talking about topics like Black Lives Matter, Arlan shared how being afraid of saying anything is counterproductive and those who are completely against Black Lives Matter are better off not apart of the community. - She shared becoming black people should not be tasked with being the teachers always explaining issues facing their community, rather people should do their own research to understand how they can be educated and take action in a way that has an actual impact.