More Equity

Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Crypto Convo Series — talking to investors and innovators who have found great opportunity amidst the Web3, blockchain, and crypto evolution. In this episode, we're joined by Cuy Sheffield, Vice President and Head of Global Crypto Investment at Visa. Cuy is also a Fellow at the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute and a co-chair of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Cryptocurrencies. Listen in to hear Harlem Capital Partner, Brandon Bryant and Cuy discuss Visa's move into the crypto space, the crypto punk purchase, and how to get started with NFTs.

Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Crypto Convo Series — talking to investors and innovators who have found great opportunity amidst the Web3, blockchain, and crypto evolution. In this episode, we're joined by Erikan Obotetukudo — Founder and General Partner of Audacity, a crypto venture fund investing in untapped markets globally that will shape the next hundred years. Erikan is also the co-founder and president of crypto for black economic empowerment. Listen in to hear Erikan's journey to launching audacity and her passion for investing in African crypto startups.

Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Crypto Convo Series — talking to investors and innovators who have found great opportunity amidst the Web3, blockchain, and crypto evolution. In this episode, we're joined by Anand Iyer, a Visiting Partner at Pear Venture Capital focused on blockchain and web3 investments. Anand has founded multiple companies — including Trusted, ThreadFlip and HitPost — and started his career building products at companies like Microsoft and Cisco.He's also an active angel investor, advisor to startups, and limited partner in several seed stage venture capital firms. Listen in to hear Anand’s investor perspective on the basics, benefits and risks of decentralized finance.

Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Crypto Convo Series — talking to investors and innovators who have found great opportunity amidst the Web3, blockchain, and crypto evolution. In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Hammer, Managing Director of the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance and Senior Director of the Harris Alternative Investments Program at the Wharton School. She previously served as acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions and Director of the Office of Financial Institutions Policy at the United States Department of the Treasury.   Listen in to hear Sarah and I discuss blockchain, financial regulation, and the launch of Wharton’s new blockchain accelerator

Welcome to More Equity. In today’s special episode, Managing Partner Henri Pierre-Jacques and Chief of Staff & Investor Tonna Obaze talk about Harlem Capital’s growing global footprint as we announce our first deals in Africa and Latin America. Henri & Tonna led Harlem Capital to invest in Pariti — a community marketplace supporting emerging market founders with resources & capital — as well as Turbodega — a software solution offering POS and inventory management support to bodegas in Latin America. Tune in to hear Henri & Tonna reflect on the diligence process, discuss the nuances of investing in emerging markets, and share a vision for the future of Harlem Capital’s mission internationally.

Welcome to More Equity. In the final episode of our Gamechangers series, we’re talking to Cheryl Campos, the Head of Venture Growth and Partnerships at Republic. Cheryl  discusses the role of education in her life and journey to become an investor. Throughout our conversation, Cheryl offers listeners advice on asking for what you want and making the big risks pay off. Listen in to hear how Cheryl's confidence and drive to support communities led to her role at Republic, democratizing access to investing for all. 

Welcome to More Equity. In this episode of our Gamechangers series, we’re talking to Barry Givens — co-founder and Managing Partner of Collab Capital. Barry shares how his desire to get more money into the hands of black founders helped him redefine what success means for entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear how Barry’s passion for supporting black communities ultimately led to the creation of Collab Capital’s SPACE Agreement.

Welcome to More Equity. In this episode of our Gamechangers series, we’re talking to Janine Sickmeyer — founder and managing partner of Overlooked Ventures. Janine shares her story as a successful entrepreneur of a legal tech startup and how that experience inspired her to first, become an angel investor and then, start her own venture capital fund investing in overlooked founders. As Janine reflects on how she overcame her imposter syndrome as a VC, she highlights the importance of working with people who encourage your spark and energize your passions. Tune in to hear Janine discuss putting your values and mission at the forefront of what you do and how that will shape everything that you become in the future.

Welcome to More Equity. In this episode of our Gamechangers series, we’re speaking with Mac Conwell, the founder and managing partner of Rarebreed Ventures, a pre-seed venture capital fund investing in underrepresented founders outside of major tech ecosystems. Mac is also a Kauffman fellow and two-time entrepreneur with one successful exit under his belt.  In today's episode, Mac shares his inspiration behind Rarebreed ventures and how he successfully turned this idea into a reality. He also discusses the importance of building and maintaining a network, the power of social media, and what he looks for in companies that he wants to invest in.

Welcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode from our Harlem Capital Angel Investor Series — uncovering the tips and tricks to angel investing from your favorite founders, operators, and venture capitalists. Today I’ll be talking to Katie Jacobs Stanton — Founder and General Partner of Moxxie Ventures, a $25M seed-stage venture fund. In this episode, you’ll hear about Katie’s path from product manager at Yahoo, Google, and Twitter to launching #ANGELS, a collection of women angel investors backing exceptional founders building the future. Katie gives listeners insight into her decision to start her own venture capital firm, along with a behind the scenes look on how she uses her angel investor network to support startups (including introductions to the Pope and not one, but two presidential administrations!). Tune in with our host, Tonna Obaze, to hear Katie share her journey to becoming a diverse angel investor and lessons learned along the way.