This chapter explores the creation of a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting diverse teams and addressing inequalities faced by low-income communities. It emphasizes evaluating entrepreneurial talent through personal experiences and features a successful investment in a tutoring company that positively impacts underserved families.
Freada Kapor Klein isn't your typical venture capitalist. She's thrown out the standard investment playbook in order to close the opportunity gap for low-income communities. She explains how her firm is investing in entrepreneurs and startups solving real-world problems — and the measurable difference it's already making. After the talk, Modupe urges us all to rethink success — so the focus is on tangible impact and meaningful relationships.