Breaking Down Educational Barriers w. Sydney Montgomery

Raising capital is a difficult endeavour for all founders, doing it as a minority in an unpopular sector like EdTech can add another layer of complexity. Sydney Montgomery, CEO and Founder of Outline It breaks down who she's doing it in this episode.

Outline It uses AI and machine learning to assist users in creating compelling writing and crafting ideas. Her goal has been to assist first-generation minority students with acceptance into post-secondary and law school. 

We discuss bridging the equity gap in education and how access to education is not always based on merit. Sydney dives into the nuance of raising capital as a black woman. She also recalls her experience growing up in a military family.

Our conversation unpacks the challenges of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and society which provides a different perspective for all trying to raise capital. We then explore potential solutions that businesses and individuals can install in their daily lives.

Join us as Sydney shares how she's finding success in funding a company that utilizes technology to enhance writing and education. Her dedication to breaking down barriers for all is inspiring! Thanks for listening to this episode.

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