It’s time for some real talk with Morgan DeBaun. In this episode, Morgan DeBaun answers YOUR questions on everything from startup funding to navigating layoffs. Plus, she shares what’s going on behind the scenes with her book launch, pregnancy news, and business shifts.

 

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction and Updates

00:15 Impact of Executive Orders on Business

00:59 AfroTech Community Growth

02:14 Book Tour and Reader Feedback

05:35 Exciting Personal News

09:47 Fundraising Tips for Startups

14:05 Finding Co-Founders and Team Members

18:24 First Hires and Business Growth

20:47 Work-Life Balance and Company Culture

26:30 Advice for Laid-Off Workers

31:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

 

In the episode, Morgan covers everything from navigating pregnancy and scaling AfroTech to reflections on her book, Rewrite Your Rules. She also answers audience-submitted questions, giving her opinions on VC funding in today’s climate, building a team, balancing “soft life” with startup demands, and shifting through motherhood and entrepreneurship.

 

Whether you’re building a business, pivoting careers, or just trying to figure it all out in this wild time, this episode is packed with clarity, honesty, and strategy. Tune in and don’t forget to leave a rating and review!

 

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