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Episode 19: Dahlia VC - Planting ‘Seeds’ For A Brighter Tomorrow
In the latest episode of the More Elephant podcast, we dive into the world of venture capital funding for Latinx entrepreneurs. Our guest, Veronica Juarez, Founder of Dahlia VC, shares her journey from a political career to her mission of addressing the underrepresentation of Latino entrepreneurs in the venture space.
Veronica's early-stage venture capital fund focuses on supporting seed-stage tech companies that specialize in B2B enterprise software, marketplaces, and FinTech solutions for the Latinx market. The discussion sheds light on the impact of inherent biases in capital allocation, the importance of creating wealth and opportunities for Latinx communities, and the role of specialized venture funds in driving social change and economic justice.
Episode 18: Empowering Financial Literacy: The Kredit Academy Revolution
In this latest episode of the More Elephant podcast, we engage in an inspiring conversation with Evan Leaphart, Founder of Kredit Academy, and Mike Gross, COO and Head of Education, who join the latest More Elephant podcast to discuss the team’s journey from Kiddie Kredit, a mobile app designed to educate children on the credit system by completing chores, to Kredit Academy, a solution and approach dedicated to equipping teens and young adults with the knowledge and tools for optimal credit health.
Episode 17: A Buzzing, Diverse 'Hive' of Career Preparedness
In our most recent podcast, we delve into a conversation with Byron Slosar, the CEO and Founder of hellohive. Byron shares his vision of revolutionizing the traditional talent employment landscape.
hellohive, a virtual recruiting platform that secured $3.4 million in Series A funding earlier this year, is committed to connecting next-gen talent to companies with a significant diversity and inclusivity lens, making everyone feel valued and integral to the recruitment process.
Episode 16: Changing the World One Smile at a Time
Each quarter, we highlight non-profit change agents leading from the front and changing lives.
On this podcast, we talk with Troy Reinhart, SVP of Community and Ambassador Development for Smile Train. Smile Train is a nonprofit organization that has provided cleft lip and palate surgeries to children in need worldwide for the past twenty-five years. The Smile Train team is approaching its two millionth surgery.
Episode 15: A Path to Generational Wealth with WealthMore
Have you ever wondered what drives someone to leave the perceived security of a blue-chip career for the often unpredictable waters of FinTech entrepreneurship and how one pivotal moment on a Peloton sparked an idea that could impact people for generations?
As we continue to explore conversations with change agents rethinking paths to financial health, we are in conversation with Mical Jeanlys-White, Founder and CEO of Wealthmore, an inclusive investment and advice platform.