In this episode, I dive into the challenges of fundraising, rejection, and breaking into networks—and how partnerships changed everything. From mentors like Richard & Malcolm to accelerators like NatWest, Set Squared, and JP Morgan, I share how we built a 42-person team while bootstrapping. For every yes, 10  NOs!
Lessons on resilience, funding, and connections. Listen now.

In this episode, I dive into the challenges of fundraising, rejection, and breaking into networks—and how partnerships changed everything. From mentors like Richard & Malcolm to accelerators like NatWest, Set Squared, and JP Morgan, I share how we built a 42-person team while bootstrapping. For every yes, 10 NOs! Lessons on resilience, funding, and connections. Listen now.

In this episode, I dive into the challenges of fundraising, rejection, and breaking into networks—and how partnerships changed everything. From mentors like Richard &amp; Malcolm to accelerators like NatWest, Set Squared, and JP Morgan, I share how we built a 42-person team while bootstrapping. For every yes, 10&nbsp; NOs!
Lessons on resilience, funding, and connections. Listen now.

Breaking Barriers: A Woman of Color Leading a Tech Startup & the Power of Partnerships

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