Futura Talks

Futura Talks

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  • Simplifying Home Ownership With One Digital Platform with Ahmer Rafiq

    Acquiring a home is often a stressful and tedious process. Imagine there was an all-in-one platform to simplify the home buying and ownership experience, sounds amazing, right? In this episode, featuring Ahmer Rafiq, the Co-Founder and CEO of Souqh, we talk about how he and his company bring together clients, realtors, mortgage brokers, law firms, inspectors, and associated industry partners to deliver a complete digital experience for their client’s home ownership journey – all on one platform.


    After a decade of experience consulting and advising fortune 500 companies around digital transformations, Ahmer moved into the start-up world, and founded his own company, Souqh.


    Ahmer founded Souqh with the aim to be Canada’s only all-in-one real estate and home services marketplace providing technology and services to help real estate professionals deliver unparalleled client experiences.


    2:45 – Ahmer shares how his childhood experiences gave him exposure into the life of an entrepreneur


    17:10 – Ahmer talks about Souqh, and the differentiating factor of his company that leverages the digital experience for homeowners and service providers


    34:30 – The inspiration behind the company and what he sees as the future of Souqh



    For more information about Ahmer and his team, Souqh, you can connect with them here:

    Website:  https://souqh.ca/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/souqh/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souqhteam/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClH1brV9v85OAt32B5_uLTg

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouqhTeam/

    Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/souqhteam/

    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/souqhteam/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@souqhteam



    If you want to know how you can elevate your business along with the support you need to succeed and thrive, then it’s time to INVEST IN YOUR FUTURA. Visit us here: www.futurafunds.com


    Do you know someone whose story we should feature? Or if you want me to be a guest speaker in your podcast, then book a 15-minute discovery call with me here –  https://farrahkhimji.com/


    This podcast features individuals, including myself, who have a desire to chart their own path and launch a new product or service with the ultimate goal to improve our lives and the lives of others. For more stories/show notes, subscribe to Futura Talks on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts and don’t forget to leave us a review! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750

    57 min
  • Why It Is So Important To Follow Your Intuition In Business with Maria Sotelo

    The only way to truly learn and move forward is through action. This episode features Maria Sotelo, who at a young age always knew that she wanted to pursue the path of entrepreneurship. By following her own voice and intuition coupled with action, Maria stepped into a path of entrepreneurship at an early age and now still in her 20s, she is the  founder and owner of The Pink Room.


    Maria Sotelo has been in the beauty industry for 10 years and was artistically self-taught and dedicated most of her time to her specialty – XL nails with crisp shaping and detailed nail art. She started by working her own side hustles, to working in salons and pop-ups which eventually led to her deciding to go out on her own and launch The Pink Room.


    The Pink Room, is a full-service beauty bar with services including nail extensions and nail art, manicures, pedicures, body contouring, teeth whitening, lash extensions, laser hair removal, and has an in-house tattoo artist.


    She envisioned her business as a space where everyone would ultimately feel empowered and at their best.


    5:12 – Maria shares her own struggles and opportunities in pursuing her entrepreneurial journey from a traditional class setting to taking her own path


    30:00 – Maria talks about how she was able to find an innovative idea during the pandemic



    For more information about Maria and her team, The Pink Room, you can connect with them thru here:

    Website: https://www.thepinkroom.ca/

    Instagram:

    Maria Sotelo: https://www.instagram.com/mfsotelo/

    The Pink Room: https://www.instagram.com/thepinkroomto/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePinkRoomTO/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-sotelo-861484223/


    If you want to know how you can elevate your business along with the support you need to succeed and thrive, then it’s time to INVEST IN YOUR FUTURA. Visit us here: www.futurafunds.com


    Do you know someone whose story we should feature? Or if you want me to be a guest speaker in your podcast, then book a 15-minute discovery call with me here –  https://farrahkhimji.com/


    This podcast features individuals, including myself, who have a desire to chart their own path and launch a new product or service with the ultimate goal to improve our lives and the lives of others. For more stories/show notes, subscribe to Futura Talks on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts and don’t forget to leave us a review! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750

    1 hr 2 min
  • How To Leverage Brand Storytelling Through Podcasting with Fatima Zaidi
    Our guest for this episode, Fatima Zaidi, launched her first business when she saw an opportunity to leverage podcasting to help brands connect with their target audiences in an authentic and impactful manner.
    Fatima Zaidi is the founder and CEO of Quill Inc., an award-winning production agency specializing in corporate audio, and CoHost, a podcast growth and analytics tool. 
    Fatima and her team have spent years identifying how they can help their clients tell a story about their brand in a way that they can connect with their audience. As an agency, they believe in making a difference by creating podcasts that drive results in terms of data and analytics.
    She also shares how her upbringing helped build the grit necessary when pursuing a path of entrepreneurship.
    9:17 – Fatima tells her story about how she got started in entrepreneurship
    16:14 – Fatima talks about the idea behind her companies—Quill Inc. and CoHost—and her team and how they can help leverage the industry of corporate podcasting 
    For more information about Fatima and her team, Quill Inc, and CoHost, you can connect with them thru here:
    Website:
        Quill Inc.: https://www.quillpodcasting.com/
        CoHost: https://www.cohostpodcasting.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaidiafatima/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quill.inc/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/quill-inc/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/inc_quill (https://twitter.com/inc_quill)
    If you want to know how you can elevate your business along with the support you need to succeed and thrive, then it’s time to INVEST IN YOUR FUTURA. Visit us here: http://www.futurafunds.com (www.futurafunds.com)
    Do you know someone whose story we should feature? Or if you want me to be a guest speaker in your podcast, then book a 15-minute discovery call with me here –  https://farrahkhimji.com/ (https://farrahkhimji.com/)
    This podcast features individuals, including myself, who have a desire to chart their own path and launch a new product or service with the ultimate goal to improve our lives and the lives of others. For more stories/show notes, subscribe to Futura Talks on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts and don’t forget to leave us a review! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750)
    56 min
  • Beyond the Press Release: Reimagining the Future of Investor Relations
    Today I am joined by two very accomplished entrepreneurs, Alyssa Barry and Caroline Sawamoto, the Principals and Co-Founders of irlabs. Combined Alyssa and Caroline have over 30 years of investor relations and capital markets experience having raised over $1.6 billion of capital.
    Together, they founded irlabs. irlabs is a dynamic investor relations firm that goes beyond the press release. They design and execute investor relations programs customized to tell a story, drive investor engagement, create visibility and make an impact. 
    Episode Highlights:
    04:07 - Alyssa and Caroline’s early career aspirations
    11:40 - How their start in corporate and serving for an industry association led to them meeting
    38:52 - How providing excellent customer experience and high-value results has led to significant customer growth and loyalty
    48:30 - How they have navigated the challenges faced when they first started irlabs
    About Alyssa and Caroline
    Alyssa has led some of  Canada’s most successful activism campaigns, managed M&A transactions and enhanced board governance frameworks. She is known for her agility, creative prose and relentless pursuit of success for her clients.
    Caroline has supported numerous financing activities, both public and private, with experience across various exchanges and industries. She is known for her diligence, poise and can-do attitude.
    Know more about irlabs by visiting the website https://www.irlabs.ca/
    Connect with irlabs on Instagram @ir.labs [https://www.instagram.com/ir.labs/ (https://www.instagram.com/ir.labs/)]
    And also on LinkedIn @irlabs [https://www.linkedin.com/company/irlabs (https://www.linkedin.com/company/irlabs)]
    About Farrah:
    Farrah is driven by her  purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. 
     
    Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive.
    Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting the website www.futurafunds.ca
    Connect with Farrah on Instagram @futurafunds [https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/)]
    And also on LinkedIn @Farrah Khimji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/)]
    Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at [email protected]
    Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast and other podcast platforms available to you.
    1 hr 17 min
  • Invest in Yourself Like You Are the Apple Stock in the 90s
    It’s always good to invest in something that we know that will yield a strong return. But what would it be like if we invested in ourselves with that same knowing?
    This episode picks up from the last one about “Knowing when to walk away to bet on yourself” and “Why having a strong belief in yourself is essential as an entrepreneur”.
    We routinely spend money on products and services - that are essentially funding someone else's dreams. But when it comes to ourselves, we second guess, over analyze, delay and in some cases don’t believe we are worth it. In this episode, we will chat about why investing in yourself is the most important investment you will ever make.
    Episode Highlights
    02:29 - Why do we need to think of ourselves like the stock market?
    04:07 - Why is it so easy for us to invest in others instead of ourselves?
    10:30 - How investing in a coach made everything fall into place in my life and business
    15:12 - Why I took my savings to fund my dream and start my own business
    About Farrah:
    Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. 
     
    Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive.
     
    About Futura Funds:
    While women start businesses at faster rates than men, less than 2% of female founders hit $1M in revenue and less than 18% ever hit 6 figures. In addition, they receive less than 3% of venture capital funding with less than 1% to minorities (men & women combined).
    Futura Funds aims to change this by helping female entrepreneurs to:
    1) Grow & scale by preparing the company for investment raises and by connecting them to their ideal capital partners
    2) Stay ahead of the curve by adopting an innovation mindset to continually unlock new opportunities
    3) Overcome challenges and navigate mindset roadblocks they face through individual and group coaching programs
    Our overall aim is to support founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey by giving them the tools, resources and advice they need to succeed.
    Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting their website www.futurafunds.ca
    Connect with Farrah on Instagram @futurafunds [https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/]
    And also on LinkedIn @Farrah Khimji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/)]
    Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at [email protected]
    Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast [embed podcast show link] and other podcast platforms available to you.
    Full show notes are also available on our website http://www.futurafunds.ca (www.futurafunds.ca)
    19 min
  • Why Having a Strong Belief in Yourself Is Essential as an Entrepreneur
    In the last episode,, I shared my experience and life changing decision to bet on myself and walk away from a $3M opportunity to start my own business and this week I continue by sharing why having a strong belief in myself was essential to that decision and essential for anyone pursuing a path of entrepreneurship.
    Episode Highlights
    02:06 - Recap from previous episode about betting on yourself
    09:20 - Life, Career and Business experiences that helped me believe more on myself
    11:35 - Reasons why most of us don’t have faith in ourselves, especially as an entrepreneur
    17:16 - Helpful advice that’ll help you believe in yourself more
    18:00 - How entrepreneurship changed my beliefs especially about myself
    20:51 - Some inspirational quotes that helped me strengthen my belief
    About Farrah:
    Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. 
     
    Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive.
     
    About Futura Funds:
    While women start businesses at faster rates than men, less than 2% of female founders hit $1M in revenue and less than 18% ever hit 6 figures. In addition, they receive less than 3% of venture capital funding with less than 1% to minorities (men & women combined).
    Futura Funds aims to change this by helping female entrepreneurs to:
    1) Grow & scale by preparing the company for investment raises and by connecting them to their ideal capital partners
    2) Stay ahead of the curve by adopting an innovation mindset to continually unlock new opportunities
    3) Overcome challenges and navigate mindset roadblocks they face through individual and group coaching programs
    Our overall aim is to support founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey by giving them the tools, resources and advice they need to succeed.
    Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting their website www.futurafunds.ca
    Connect with Farrah on Instagram @futurafunds [https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/]
    And also on LinkedIn @Farrah Khimji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/)]
    Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at [email protected]
    Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast [embed podcast show link] and other podcast platforms available to you.
    Full show notes are also available on our website www.futurafunds.ca
    24 min
  • Why I Walked Away From a $3M Opportunity to Bet on Myself
    “Sometimes quitting or walking away is not a failure, instead, it's the best investment you can make in your future.”
     
    Throughout my career and entrepreneurial journey, I’ve learned a lot of lessons both in business and about life. And one of those is to know when it is time to walk away from opportunities that don’t serve you to double down and bet on yourself instead.
    Episode Highlights:
    04:20 - Importance of believing in yourself
    07:24 - Know when to walk away and focus on being happy and fulfilled
    10:31 - Advice on navigating relationships that no longer serve you
    14:40 - When relationships (corporate or personal) breakdown it is the best way to learn about yourself to help you make wiser decisions going forward
    18:23 - Importance of trusting your gut and why sometimes quitting or walking away is not a failure but an investment in your future.
    25:42 - The $3M dollar opportunity and why I decided to walk away
    28:38 - How walking away has helped her serve her clients better today
    About Farrah:
    Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. 
     
    Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive.
     
    About Futura Funds:
    While women start businesses at faster rates than men, less than 2% of female founders hit $1M in revenue and less than 18% ever hit 6 figures. In addition, they receive less than 3% of venture capital funding with less than 1% to minorities (men & women combined).
    Futura Funds aims to change this by helping female entrepreneurs to:
    1) Grow & scale by preparing the company for investment raises and by connecting them to their ideal capital partners
    2) Stay ahead of the curve by adopting an innovation mindset to continually unlock new opportunities
    3) Overcome challenges and navigate mindset roadblocks they face through individual and group coaching programs
    Our overall aim is to support founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey by giving them the tools, resources and advice they need to succeed.
    Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting their website www.futurafunds.ca
    Connect with Farrah on Instagram @futurafunds [https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/]
    And also on LinkedIn @Farrah Khimji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/)]
    Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at [email protected]
    Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast [embed podcast show link] and other podcast platforms available to you.
    Full show notes are also available on our website www.futurafunds.com
    35 min
  • Stay True to Yourself Even When It’s Unpopular To Do So with Arif Khan
    We are joined today by Arif Khan, serial entrepreneur and community advocate. Arif invests in the people behind companies and ideas that catalyze market segment innovation, next generation solutions, and initiatives that challenge the status quo. 
    Episode Highlights
    08:40 - Arif’s childhood and school days
    14:17 - Arif’s journey as a filmmaker and cinematographer
    19:24 - Path to becoming an entrepreneur
    35:53 - How Arif got into Private Lending
    46:20 - Meeting the co-founder of Siva Creative
    01:00:58 - The future of Siva Creative
    About Arif
    Arif is committed to increasing the resiliency of the community he lives and works in by previously serving as a city councilor for two terms,  a founding board member of the Sandbox Centre for Shared Entrepreneurship and Innovation and as a civilian Board Member for the Barrie Police Service.
    Arif is currently the Principal Broker at Solid Ground Mortgage Solutions, Director at IQInvest Mortgage Investment Corporation, Producer for the Real Estate and Finance Show - Hitting Home with Mike and Arif, and CEO of software and tech agencies Siva Creative and Agency Row.
    Learn more about Arif and his business by visiting their website https://sivacreative.com/ (https://sivacreative.com/) and https://solidgroundmortgages.com/about/ (https://solidgroundmortgages.com/about/)
    You can also connect with Arif on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/arifhkhan/ (@Arif Khan)
    About Farrah:
    Farrah is driven by her  purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. 
     
    Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive.
    Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting the website www.futurafunds.ca
    Connect with Farrah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (@futurafunds)
    And also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (@Farrah Khimji)
    Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at [email protected]
    Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750 (Apple Podcast), https://open.spotify.com/show/6T4b0ZIu9P9HSgdy0e3EmS?si=01fd6162a7424525 (Spotify), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZnV0dXJhLXRhbGtz (Google Podcast) and other podcast platforms available to you.
    Full show notes are also available on our website https://futurafunds.ca/ (https://futurafunds.ca/)
    1 hr 23 min
  • Defying All Odds by Betting on Yourself with Khatun Khimji
    For our 10th episode, someone near and dear to me joined me for this week’s episode. 
    This week, we have Khatun Khimji, my loving mother and the founder of Westmount Foot Clinic. She has taught me so much about entrepreneurship over the years so I wanted to share her story with all of you. I have learned so much of what I know from my mother and her story is incredible, it is one of resilience, strength and perseverance defying all odds when the cards were stacked against her.
    Episode Highlights
    02:44 - Khatun’s childhood and aspirations
    07:59 - A decision to change her career to become a chiropodist and how it changes her life
    10:08 - Difficulties on studying while raising children
    16:30 - Early years of her career and her experience working in a hospital
    19:03 - How she started her own private practice
    22:27 - What is chiropody and how does Khatun help her clients
    30:00 - Continuing education in her 60s
    37:55 - The future of Westmount Foot Clinic and advice to aspiring entrepreneurs
    About Khatun
    Khatun immigrated to Canada in her 20s, without having finished her high school education and today she is a successful entrepreneur, running a thriving clinic as a chiropodist, the Westmount Foot Clinic.
    Learn more about Khatun and her business by visiting their website https://www.westmountfootclinic.ca/ (https://www.westmountfootclinic.ca/) and for any inquiries about their services, you may send them an email to [email protected]
    About Farrah:
    Farrah is driven by her  purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. 
     
    Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive.
    Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting the website www.futurafunds.ca
    Connect with Farrah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (@futurafunds)
    And also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (@Farrah Khimji)
    Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at [email protected]
    Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750 (Apple Podcast), https://open.spotify.com/show/6T4b0ZIu9P9HSgdy0e3EmS?si=e5441cce13184baf (Spotify), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZnV0dXJhLXRhbGtzLw (Google Podcast) and other podcast platforms available to you.
    Full show notes are also available on our website https://futurafunds.ca/ (https://futurafunds.ca/)
    41 min
  • Navigating Self-Doubt To Become An Empowered Entrepreneur
    When we doubt ourselves we are putting out that frequency and energy into the universe and that is not the energy level in which you can manifest your dreams.
    Part of the reason I started this podcast is because I have so many ideas. And I have these ideas that I talk about daily, I talked about with friends, I talked about with my clients, I talk about with other female entrepreneurs, they are topics that come naturally to me and come naturally out of me to speak about.
    I felt the scripting could help me ease my self-doubt but it was actually holding me back from just being really super raw and candid. So today, I tried something new. 
    Episode Highlights
    5:30 - My own experience on self-doubt 
    8:18 - Alternatives to get out to self doubts
    14:30 - How to get it out on your system   
    17:30 - Approving yourself "you can do it"
    20:55 - Felysha (My alter ego)
    26:05 - Invest on yourself
    About Farrah:
    Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. 
     
    Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive.
     
    About Futura Funds:
    While women start businesses at faster rates than men, less than 2% of female founders hit $1M in revenue and less than 18% ever hit 6 figures. In addition, they receive less than 3% of venture capital funding with less than 1% to minorities (men & women combined).
    Futura Funds aims to change this by helping female entrepreneurs to:
    1) Grow & scale by preparing the company for investment raises and by connecting them to their ideal capital partners
    2) Stay ahead of the curve by adopting an innovation mindset to continually unlock new opportunities
    3) Overcome challenges and navigate mindset roadblocks they face through individual and group coaching programs
    Our overall aim is to support founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey by giving them the tools, resources and advice they need to succeed.
    Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting their website www.futurafunds.ca
    Connect with Farrah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (@futurafunds)
    And also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (@Farrah Khimji)
    Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at [email protected]
    Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast [embed podcast show link] and other podcast platforms available to you.
    Full show notes are also available on our website
    35 min

About Futura Talks

From the publisher's feed

The motivation to launch this show is rooted in my desire to inspire women and diverse leaders who are considering a path of entrepreneurship, solopreneurship, freelancing and leading in their current or future organizations – basically anyone who is looking to level-up in both their life and business. I believe it is extremely helpful and important for us to have examples of diverse leaders who have pursued these paths so we can learn from them and find inspiration to follow our own entrepreneurial dreams.