Hello and welcome to the “How They Did It” Business podcast! I’m your host Alec Taylor, founder of DiverseVC.

In Part 1 of today’s podcast we have Scott Glasgow, the founder of FinMango, a global non-profit using data, tech, and advocacy to solve the financial exclusion problem around the world. In addition to running FinMango, Scott serves as a board member at ZIM, a student-run, silicon valley backed zero interest micro-finance organization at Santa Clara University. Scott speaks to large audiences all around the globe and is a 2x TEDx speaker. He has spoken at over 100 high schools, universities, and conferences (including student body presentations at Pepperdine and Vanderbilt University).

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Hello and welcome to the “How They Did It” Business podcast! I’m your host Alec Taylor, founder of DiverseVC.

In Part 2 of today’s podcast we have Dr. Tye Caldwell and Courtney Caldwell, co-founders of ShearShare, the largest provider of on-demand salon and barbershop space rentals in the market. The ShearShare app gives licensed beauty and barbering professionals the freedom and flexibility to rent workspace by the day in cities all over the world, while salon and barbershop owners make money on unused space! Prior to ShearShare, Tye and Courtney owned and operated an award-winning salon in Dallas, Texas, which was the genesis behind ShearShare. Dr. Tye serves on the Advisory Boards for multiple beauty schools and is a frequent guest lecturer at barber colleges and hairstyling institutes around the globe. His #1 best-selling book, ‘Mentored by Failure: A 5-point Guide to Long-Term Success in the Beauty & Style Industry’, is often used for continuing education curriculum. Courtney recently received an honorary doctorate degree from Miracle University, and is the 33rd African-American female to raise $1 million in venture funding!

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Hello and welcome to the “How They Did It” Business podcast! I’m your host Alec Taylor, founder of DiverseVC.

In Part 1 of today’s podcast we have Dr. Tye Caldwell and Courtney Caldwell, co-founders of ShearShare, the largest provider of on-demand salon and barbershop space rentals in the market. The ShearShare app gives licensed beauty and barbering professionals the freedom and flexibility to rent workspace by the day in cities all over the world, while salon and barbershop owners make money on unused space! Prior to ShearShare, Tye and Courtney owned and operated an award-winning salon in Dallas, Texas, which was the genesis behind ShearShare. Dr. Tye serves on the Advisory Boards for multiple beauty schools and is a frequent guest lecturer at barber colleges and hairstyling institutes around the globe. His #1 best-selling book, ‘Mentored by Failure: A 5-point Guide to Long-Term Success in the Beauty & Style Industry’, is often used for continuing education curriculum. Courtney recently received an honorary doctorate degree from Miracle University, and is the 33rd African-American female to raise $1 million in venture funding!

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Hello and welcome to the “How They Did It” Business podcast! I’m your host Alec Taylor, founder of DiverseVC.

In Part 2 of today’s podcast we have Erin Papworth. Erin is an entrepreneur who previously spent 12 years leading multi-million dollar economic development and behavioral science programs with the United Nations, United States Government, and Johns Hopkins University. She is the founder and CEO of Nav.it, the first app to take lessons learned from behavioral-health apps and apply those proven strategies to achieve financial health for financially coping and struggling consumers. Erin brings her behavioral science background to the financial technology and services industry to shift the narrative around money and increase the financial health of the millennial generation.

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Hello and welcome to the “How They Did It” Business podcast! I’m your host Alec Taylor, founder of DiverseVC.

In Part 1 of today’s podcast we have Erin Papworth. Erin is an entrepreneur who previously spent 12 years leading multi-million dollar economic development and behavioral science programs with the United Nations, United States Government, and Johns Hopkins University. She is the founder and CEO of Nav.it, the first app to take lessons learned from behavioral-health apps and apply those proven strategies to achieve financial health for financially coping and struggling consumers. Erin brings her behavioral science background to the financial technology and services industry to shift the narrative around money and increase the financial health of the millennial generation.

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Hello and welcome to the “How They Did It” Business podcast! I’m your host Alec Taylor, founder of DiverseVC.

In Part 2 of today’s podcast we have Justin Gordon, the founder of Just Go Grind and the host of the Just Go Grind Podcast, a daily show with more than 200 episodes featuring interviews with entrepreneurs and investors! Justin received his MBA from USC in 2020, and is working hard to achieve his goal of helping one billion people in his lifetime!

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Hello and welcome to the “How They Did It” Business podcast! I’m your host Alec Taylor, founder of DiverseVC.

In Part 1 of today’s podcast we have Justin Gordon, the founder of Just Go Grind and the host of the Just Go Grind Podcast, a daily show with more than 200 episodes featuring interviews with entrepreneurs and investors! Justin received his MBA from USC in 2020, and is working hard to achieve his goal of helping one billion people in his lifetime!

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Hello and welcome to the “How They Did It” Business podcast! I’m your host Alec Taylor, founder of DiverseVC.

On part 2 of today's podcast we have Colin Mahar, a content creation entrepreneur based in New York City! When graduating from Tulane University and succeeding in the real estate business wasn’t enough, Colin followed his passion and established Mahar Copy. Mahar Copy is a content creation business that assists companies in content production, strategic planning, web development, and so on. Colin has all the tools, knowledge, and passion to truly make an impact in the business world!

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Hello and welcome to the “How They Did It” Business podcast! I’m your host Alec Taylor, founder of DiverseVC.

On part 1 of today's podcast we have Colin Mahar, a content creation entrepreneur based in New York City! When graduating from Tulane University and succeeding in the real estate business wasn’t enough, Colin followed his passion and established Mahar Copy. Mahar Copy is a content creation business that assists companies in content production, strategic planning, web development, and so on. Colin has all the tools, knowledge, and passion to truly make an impact in the business world!

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Hello and welcome to the “How They Did It” Business podcast! I’m your host Alec Taylor, founder of DiverseVC.

On Part 2 of today’s podcast we have SkillShare’s influencer marketing lead Ethan Mantel. Ethan has been in the startup marketing world for over 7 years, starting his career at Movie Pass before transitioning over to Skillshare as the second member of the marketing team. The company has grown to over 12 million members and 100+ employees! Today, Ethan’s focus has been on scaling influencer and creator marketing on YouTube.

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