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Building a Fairer Future — Evan Poncelet on Venture Capital, Legacy, and the Power of Representation
Evan Poncelet, Founding Managing Partner of Dreamward Ventures and Executive Director of Venture Black, is shaping a new generation of innovation and Black entrepreneurship. Drawing from 12+ years in tech and a family legacy rooted in economic justice, Evan shares how trust, intentionality, and access can reshape venture capital from the inside out. His story bridges heritage and innovation — and shows what it means to build equity that lasts.
Episode Highlights • How family legacy inspired Evan's mission to empower Black and ally founders • What it takes to launch and sustain a values-driven VC fund • Why mentorship and intentional collaboration are essential to inclusive innovation • The importance of trust, networks, and cultural context in startup investing • How economic justice and curiosity can guide the next generation of builders
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Guest Bio (Condensed) Evan Poncelet is the Founding Managing Partner of Dreamward Ventures and Executive Director of Venture Black, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Black and ally founders and investors. A Seattle Angel Conference and BLCK VC alumnus, he brings over a decade of software and venture experience — inspired by his grandfather's legacy as co-founder of Liberty Bank, one of Seattle's first Black-owned banks.
Guest Links LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanponcelet/ Website – https://www.venture-black.org/ Email – [email protected]
Evan's Advice "The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken."
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Evan Poncelet, Founding Managing Partner of Dreamward Ventures and Executive Director of Venture Black, is shaping a new generation of innovation and Black entrepreneurship. Drawing from 12+ years in tech and a family legacy rooted in economic justice, Evan shares how trust, intentionality, and access can reshape venture capital from the inside out. His story bridges heritage and innovation — and shows what it means to build equity that lasts.
Episode Highlights • How family legacy inspired Evan's mission to empower Black and ally founders • What it takes to launch and sustain a values-driven VC fund • Why mentorship and intentional collaboration are essential to inclusive innovation • The importance of trust, networks, and cultural context in startup investing • How economic justice and curiosity can guide the next generation of builders
Call to Action (CTAs) 🔗 Listen to all episodes at: www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com
💡 Become a CavnessHR investor: https://wefunder.com/cavnesshr
📘 Download 7 free startup ebooks: https://www.buildcavnesshr.com/ebooks
👥 Join the Builders Club: https://www.buildcavnesshr.com/buildersclub
(Rotate the CTA focus per campaign — Wefunder, eBooks, or Builders Club.)
Guest Bio (Condensed) Evan Poncelet is the Founding Managing Partner of Dreamward Ventures and Executive Director of Venture Black, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Black and ally founders and investors. A Seattle Angel Conference and BLCK VC alumnus, he brings over a decade of software and venture experience — inspired by his grandfather's legacy as co-founder of Liberty Bank, one of Seattle's first Black-owned banks.
Guest Links LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanponcelet/ Website – https://www.venture-black.org/ Email – [email protected]
Evan's Advice "The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken."
Sponsors
Breeze Docs — Simplify RFPs and win more business. AI-powered RFP response platform helping SMBs cut completion times by up to 80%. Mention The Jason Cavness Experience for a free upgrade from Breeze Solo to Breeze AI+ ($6,000 value). https://www.breezedocs.ai/rfp-response-software-jason-caveness
SmarterQueue — Automate your social presence and engagement. Track conversations, analyze competitors, and manage your brand in one place. Free 30-day trial: https://smarterqueue.com?afmc=2kv