When Laurel discovered that diverse founders deliver 25% higher returns despite receiving less than 2% of global venture funding, she knew she'd found her mission: transforming this disconnect into opportunity. 👍
On Episode 114 of the Opportunity Knocks podcast, I sat down with venture capitalist and entrepreneur Laurel Mintz for an eye-opening conversation about the untapped potential in diverse-led businesses and the surprising data that should be reshaping the investment landscape. 🌟
Today, as a high-achieving business leader, VC specialist, and two-time founder, Laurel shares new potential and opportunities with underrepresented minority groups who are ready to make their mark on the world. 🌍
And we discuss exactly how she does this in the episode. 
We also discussed... 

💡 How historically underserved founders have developed unique strengths through resourcefulness 
💪 The compelling business case for investing in diverse-led companies 
🌍 Creating new models that combine profit with purpose 
📈 Breaking down the barriers for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ community members and other underrepresented minority groups as they access venture capital 
💗 How doing good and doing well can perfectly align in venture investing
...and much, much more. 🔎
🎧 Ready to discover the future of venture capital? Tune in today!