All you have to do to get this micro investment was to be a black woman, identify as a black woman and have a websit that we can check to show that you were actually in business. We had people who took the small amount of money and changed their websites to sell mask and ended up selling almost a hundred thousand dollars worth of mass. And we only gave them a hundred dollars. The way the recipients have used this money, this little hundred dollars, is incredible. It's a true testament to black women, to our past and unpeneership, the fact that we're one of the most resourceful groups of people in this world.
Entrepreneurship is an essential tool for building a more equitable society — which is why Kathryn Finney is laser-focused on encouraging people who don’t fit the mold of the stereotypical founder to jump in. Her new book, “Build the Damn Thing,” taps into wisdom from her years at the venture studio Genius Guild and beyond. She brings a message to founders: The universe is conspiring for your greatness.
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