Follow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow! Kameale Terry is co-founder and CEO of ChargerHelp! , a company that is changing the way electric vehicle charging stations are repaired and maintained. ChargerHelp is crushing the LA tech pitch circuit! Listen in to hear about how her company is at the innovative intersection of clean tech and workforce development. FULL EPISODE drops July 16th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 15, 2020•59 sec
OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE : Valence , a new and exciting community built for black professionals Founders Unfound listeners : get free membership and priority access here Sign up for the Valence BOOST Challenge: www.valence.community/boostchallenge In this episode Wole and Dan discussed: Startup life in Nigeria during a pandemic lockdown How cryptocurrency is more than a speculation tool Wole's career arc through engineering, marketing, and banking a quick tutorial from Wole on cross-border p...
Jun 25, 2020•44 min
Follow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow! Wole Ayodele is co-founder and CEO of Fliqpay, a company that helps businesses send and receive payments globally. His company, fresh from completing Techstars, is rocking the Africa fintech space. Wole has a great story as black founder based in Nigeria. Make sure to listen in! FULL EPISODE drops June 25th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 23, 2020•59 sec
OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE : Valence , a new and exciting community built for black professionals Founders Unfound listeners : get free membership and priority access here Sign up for the Valence BOOST Challenge: www.valence.community/boostchallenge In this special follow up from last week's discussion with black men founders, we now bring the viewpoint from the women's perspective. We gathered four accomplished women entrepreneurs to talk startups, fundraising, and the greater context of raci...
Jun 12, 2020•45 min
OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE : Valence , a new and exciting community built for black professionals Founders Unfound listeners : get free membership and priority access here Sign up for the Valence BOOST Challenge: www.valence.community/boostchallenge In this special episode, Dan brings together former podcast guests from across the US and Canada. These founders process in real-time how they feel -- as black men and as entrepreneurs -- in the wake of the senseless killing of George Floyd and the...
Jun 05, 2020•44 min
OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE : Valence , a new and exciting community built for black professionals Founders Unfound listeners : get free membership and priority access here Sign up for the Valence BOOST Challenge: www.valence.community/boostchallenge In this episode Shanel and Dan discussed: What it's like to grow up with a volunteer EMT How she reverse-engineered her MBA Why 911 system challenges can mean life or death for underserved communities A different perspective on where to visit Santa...
May 28, 2020•45 min
Follow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow! Shanel Fields is founder and CEO of MD Ally , a 911 telehealth solution that allows emergency personnel to triage non-emergency callers to telemedicine. Her company, fresh off of a successful fund-raise, was recently profiled in the New York Times. Shanel has a great story as a black woman founder. You don't want to miss it! FULL EPISODE drops May 28th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 26, 2020•59 sec
OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE : The Plug (get $10 off annual subscription to TPInsights with code " unfound ") Marcus and Dan discussed: The big mistake that cost him eight years of his life Marcus' incarceration journey from denial to despair to survival How the cards are stacked against re-entering citizens when they leave prison How Marcus responded to the startup call, not once but twice! Why Flikshop is more than just a postcard - it's a lifeline of hope Having the triple hurdle: black found...
May 14, 2020•53 min•Ep. 12
Follow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow! Marcus Bullock is founder and CEO of Flikshop , a company that helps families stay connected to their incarcerated loved ones. Marcus has a powerful and authentic personal journey, which has directly resulted in the Flikshop success story. You don't want to miss it! FULL EPISODE drops May 14th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 12, 2020•59 sec
OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE : The Plug (get $10 off annual subscription to TPInsights with code " unfound ") Cheraé Robinson has one of those personalities. Five minutes into a conversation with her and you quickly realize how people gravitate to her passion instantly. Her company, Tastemakers Africa, is on a mission to change perspectives and perceptions of Africa. As she puts it, Africa is more than a place to volunteer or be in the Lion King . Cheraé was generous to do our podcast in the mid...
Apr 30, 2020•59 min•Ep. 11
Follow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow! Summary Cherae Robinson is founder and CEO of Tastemakers Africa , a company that connects black millennials to culture forward experiences. Cherae, a former Public health advocate and change-maker, has created what Fusion calls “the sexy, dope way to experience Africa.” Our sponsor for this episode: The Plug FULL EPISODE drops April 30th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 29, 2020•59 sec
Follow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow! OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE : Trajectory Series PODCAST TRANSCRIPT As a public health advocate and consultant, Kevin Dedner was well aware of the disparities in the health and longevity of black men in America. African American men have the lowest life expectancy of any group...67 years of age. This number is in stark contrast to their white counterparts who see life spans into the early 80s on average. Dr. Sherman James described this im...
Apr 16, 2020•58 min•Ep. 10
Kevin Dedner is co-founder and CEO of Henry Health , a platform that provides culturally sensitive self-care and mental health services. Their first ecosystem of communities is built around black men. Our sponsor for this episode: Trajectory Series FULL EPISODE drops April 16th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 14, 2020•1 min
Follow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow! OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE : Founders Live PODCAST TRANSCRIPT Dr. Kala Fleming has a passion to bring technology to the places and people where it can have dramatic impact. All the way back to her time with IBM, she's pursued projects that help solve healthcare, food security...and water. These fundamental needs lead Dr. Fleming to found Diaspora.ai as a vehicle to tackle these challenges head on It's this last essential, water, that pre...
Mar 27, 2020•53 min•Ep. 9
Dr. Fleming is co-founder and CEO of Diaspora.ai and SMAJI , a company using AI to address water scarcity. FULL EPISODE drops March 26th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2020•1 min
Follow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow! OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE : Founders Live PODCAST TRANSCRIPT Kahlil Ashanti has one amazing and unique journey. Starting with a challenging childhood, to the Air Force, to performing in Caesar's Palace, to an award winning show on Broadway...and even to Hollywood. But in this episode Dan spoke with Kahlil about his startup weshowup - a company that works with venues and artists to serve event audiences the option to "pay what you want."...
Mar 13, 2020•52 min•Ep. 8
Kahlil Ashanti is the founder and CEO of weshowup , a company that brings the concept of "pay what you want" to entertainment and events. FULL EPISODE drops March 12th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2020•1 min
Follow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow! OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE : Washington Technology Industry Association PODCAST TRANSCRIPT Brooke Sinclair has a great job: take tasty, unique beverages from independent, craft brands, and bring them to eager taste buds around the world. She has a unique background: a family engineering heritage (she’s a self-professed tech ‘nerd’), theater, non-profit, and corporate logistics. She’s also a vibrant member of the startup community as an a...
Feb 28, 2020•44 min•Ep. 7
Brooke S. Sinclair is the founder and CEO of Velour Imports , a company that facilitates independently-owned craft brands distribution around the world. FULL EPISODE drops February 27th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 25, 2020•2 min
OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE : Perfect Pitches By Precious Full Transcript Modjossorica (Rica) Elysee represents why we started Founders Unfound: brave, capable, inspirational, and determined. She pulls no punches. Rica took lessons from her community and nonprofit experiences and transformed herself into an entrepreneurial force. She's a sought after speaker on the fireside chat founder circuit. And has boldly helped bring together other women entrepreneurs with @thetable and Female Founders Da...
Feb 13, 2020•49 min•Ep. 6
Rica Elysee is the founder and CEO of BeautyLynk , a company transforming the on-demand, in-home beauty market. FULL EPISODE drops February 13th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2020•2 min
Dan previews what to expect from Founders Unfound in 2020. We would love your thoughts, ideas, suggestions, feedback. Please DM us today! social: instagram : linkedin : youtube : twitter podcast: apple : spotify : soundcloud : sticher web: www.foundersunfound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 05, 2020•2 min
AK Ikwuakor, or "Coach AK" as he prefers, is a man of many talents. He’s been both a collegiate and Olympic athlete. Motivational speaker. Educator and Social impact entrepreneur. And even dabbled in some standup. In this podcast episode, however, Dan spoke with him as Co-Founder and CEO of ELETE Styles - a startup on a mission to create professional attire with fit, function, and fashion for the athlete build. ELETE takes the broadest view of the value it adds. From athletes to first responders...
Oct 24, 2019•58 min•Ep. 5
In this episode Dan has a great conversation with Bara Cola, founder and CEO of Carbice. Bara's startup is revolutionizing the new standard for thermal cooling in the global electronics market. What does this mean to you and me? We are surrounded by a global infrastructure - from power plants and satellites to your Amazon Echo - that is powered by electronics. Electronics generate heat. If they kick out too much, well, then they shut down or at least slow down. Carbice's magic material manages t...
Sep 27, 2019•47 min•Ep. 4
Host Dan Kihanya talks fundraising, Techstars, and jollof rice with Ikechi Nwabuisi, co-founder of TRiBL, a trust network helping black migrants identify and connect with locals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2019•43 min•Ep. 3
Here is a short preview from Dan and Deborah of what to expect with our exciting new project! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 01, 2019•4 min
Host Dan Kihanya catches up with the founding team of Neu Inc. Based in Seattle, Neu facilitates hotel-grade turnovers for Airbnb/vacation rentals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2019•47 min•Ep. 2
Founders Unfound host Dan Kihanya catches up with Stella Ashaolu, founder and CEO of WeSolv. Based in Chicago, WeSolv uses performance data and predictive analytics to help companies reduce bias and hire a more diverse workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2019•48 min•Ep. 1
