How I Built This with Guy Raz How I Built Resilience: Live with Morgan DeBaun
Jul 11, 2020
Morgan DeBaun, founder of Blavity—a vibrant media platform for Black millennials—shares her inspiring journey of building community and resilience. She discusses the emotional impact of creating a space for young Black voices during the pandemic and navigating the complexities of a socially conscious business. From her childhood entrepreneurial spirit to tackling venture capital challenges, DeBaun highlights the unique hurdles Black entrepreneurs face today while balancing social justice with financial growth. Her story is both empowering and insightful!
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Blavity's Origin
- Morgan DeBaun's inspiration for Blavity came from the "black table" experience at WashU.
- This fostered a sense of belonging and open conversation among Black students.
Untapped Market
- Existing media lacked a platform specifically catering to Black millennials and Gen Z.
- Blavity aimed to fill this gap and become a trusted source for this demographic.
Catalyst for Change
- Despite a promising tech career at Intuit, DeBaun felt constrained and wanted to contribute more meaningfully.
- Witnessing the Ferguson events and media discrepancies fueled her decision to quit and pursue Blavity full-time.