How do you crack business growth and become an advocate for under-represented groups? Lara has the secret sauce that sets her apart as an entrepreneur and activist.

Lara and her Co-Founder Stacey Abrams are behind Now, an invoice payment solution that redefines when businesses get paid. 

Nicole and Lara get into conversation about how they started Now to solve their own problem, why it takes intention to be an advocate for people whose voices are often left out, and the story of their entrepreneurial journey.

You’ll also hear why Lara and Stacey’s differences are their superpowers, why you don’t need a finance background to be successful in fintech, and more about their new book Level Up, a guide for entrepreneurs.

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