In this second episode, host Claire O’Connell speaks to Arlan Hamilton, founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital and Inspirefest regular Sharon Vosmek, CEO of ASTIA. As a black, lesbian woman, Arlan Hamilton is a Silicon Valley outsider who she is rewriting the rulebook of venture capital. Sharon Vosmek and ASTIA have been championing investment in diverse founding teams for many years.

Music by Drake Stafford. Produced by Bureau. Inspirefest: The Podcast is proudly supported by The Digital Hub.