This is the mantra. It’s a pretty big thought, but we’re overdue for an entrepreneurial ecosystem that reflects a world where all women of color founders own their work and, thereby, their worth. 

We are continuing the conversation around our latest Project Diane report, the first ever research study to quantify the entrepreneurial experience of women of color, with Diane Dinners. Project Diane has documented founder journeys, sparked a national dialogue on inclusion, and convened partners in the startup ecosystem together to build solutions. Now we’re breaking down the conversation into real world conversations for founders.

In each episode of this three part series, our Interim CEO Brittany S. Hale sits down with BREAKTHROUGH alum Shannon Morales of Tribaja and digitalundivided x Cosmopolitan The New C-Suite honoree Natasha Bansgopaul of VegaX Holding, as well as Charlotte Newman, Global Head of Underrepresented Founders at Amazon Web Services, and Erica Duignan Minnihan, General Partner at Reign Ventures to dive further into the founder journey for women of color.

Reserve a half-hour on your calendar this week to tune in! This thought-provoking, candid snapshot of what fundraising is really about for Black and Brown founders like you will be more than worth it!