

Changing The Face of Venture Capital | Aaron Samuels
9 snips Oct 16, 2023
Aaron Samuels, co-founder of Blavity and AfroTech, discusses the importance of self-belief, the need for change in venture capital, the power of media and storytelling, and his successful entrepreneurial journey. Raised $66 million from Alphabet, Amazon, Twitter. Topics include breaking barriers in communities of color, playing a different game in life, black storytelling, overcoming challenges as an entrepreneur, finding your tribe and maximizing career potential.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Breaking Barriers and Redefining Excellence
02:36 • 2min
Playing a Different Game
04:57 • 13min
Sharing Pain and Black Storytelling
17:45 • 21min
Overcoming Challenges and Building a Network
38:34 • 8min
The Challenges and Sacrifices of Being an Entrepreneur
46:50 • 34min
Finding Your Tribe and Asking for Favors
01:20:44 • 5min
Building an Impactful Media Company and Maximizing Career Potential
01:25:19 • 3min