So Ambitious 201. Who Are You Uninterrupted? Felecia Hatcher on Supporting Black Ambition Through Storytelling
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Imagine a world where Black and Hispanic innovators are provided with the resources, mentorship, and backing to thrive without any interruption. In just 3 years, Black Ambition Prize has not only invested in nearly 100 entrepreneurs but has also offered support to over 750 innovators. During this time, the initiative has also granted nearly $6 million to founders dedicated to reshaping the landscape of industries such as product development, healthcare, media, and web technology, influencing their trajectory, mindset, and performance.
In this episode, we take a glimpse into the mind of Felecia Hatcher, visionary CEO of Black Ambition, as she sits down with Sherrell Dorsey, Founder of The Plug, to some exciting light on the impact and future of Black Ambition Prize as well as what to expect from the lineup of entrepreneurs and leaders for Season 2 of the So Ambitious Podcast. You will also uncover the intricacies of her transition from founder of Black Tech Week to CEO of Black Ambition Prize, steering the organization into an epoch of empowerment for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs and founders.
Join in on the conversation and discover the ground-breaking path to uninterrupted Black Ambition that Felecia Hatcher is forging today.
KEY POINTS
(1:33) - Felecia’s journey to CEO of Black Ambition
(4:20) - Celebrating 100 Black Ambition Prize winners & 750 entrepreneurs supported in 3 years
(5:41) - New opportunities for HBCUs and the next cohort of the Black Ambition Prize
(7:20) - What to expect in Season 2 of the So Ambitious Podcast
QUOTABLES
“Every entrepreneur is different as a result of the pandemic. And so there's new challenges, new opportunities that have sprouted up that we as an organization also have to make sure that we're supporting them at the highest level.” - Felecia Hatcher
“We should be allowed to tell successful stories about Black and Brown people as well their most ambitious moments.” - Felecia Hatcher
RESOURCES
IG | @sherrell_dorsey
[APPLICATIONS OPEN!] | Are you building a high growth business in tech healthcare, AI, media entertainment, or consumer goods and services? If so, we'd like to help you scale. Don't miss your chance to win $1 million, capital coaching, and access to an amazing community of diverse innovators! Apply for the 2024 Black Ambition Prize competition now
IG | @feleciahatcher
IG | @blackambitionprize
So Ambitious is produced by EPYC Media