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Aaron Samuels

Serial entrepreneur and builder. Co-founder of Blavity, the largest black media company geared toward Black millennials. Co-founder of AfroTech, the largest black tech conference. Now building Collide Capital, a $66 million fund that is changing the face of venture capital with the goal of ensuring opportunities go to the most deserving, not the most privileged.

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Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 28min

Changing The Face of Venture Capital | Aaron Samuels

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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May 17, 2023 • 30min

Aaron Samuels -- Collide Capital

Aaron Samuels discusses investing in intersectional founders, identity saliency, and how he turned scout investing into a $66M fund. The podcast also explores venture capital challenges, content trends, storytelling, and the importance of diversity in the tech community.