Episode 275- From Budget Blogger To Venture Capitalist & How to Fund and Build A Successful Business with Kathryn Finney
Jun 22, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 275
Episode description
Kathryn Finney, managing partner of Genius Guild, a $20 million venture fund and studio that invests in amazing Black founders and author of Build The Damn Thing, joins the podcast to discuss her evolution into entrepreneurship, the importance of being honest with yourself when thinking about going out on your own, and how your exit number should be your guiding force.
With Kathryn’s unmatched entrepreneurial experience, she gives us actionable steps and solid advice that you can start working on today if you’re looking to build the damn thing.
In this episode we discuss:
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- The importance of being honest with yourself before you jump into entrepreneurship
- Figuring out your exit number so you can pursue your own venture
- How a budget fashion blog evolved into a venture capitalist career
- When it’s time to start thinking about your exit strategy
- Various funding options from entrepreneurs + more
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Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:
- Get Kathryn's book-Build The Damn Thing
- Check out my new personal website here.
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