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This week was hard. It’s been awful to see Asian and Pacific Islander hate-crimes increase and Texas’ freezing temperatures lead to unnecessary deaths in our communities. This, on top of COVID life, makes it hard to get through some days. And it is in trying times like this that it becomes that much more important to make space to breathe, feel and heal. Whatever that means for you. For me, that involves acknowledging what I’m grateful for and sharing resources with you. All I have is gratitude for…
💰 Investors writing big checks into Black and female founded-led startups and underestimated founders raising +$100M rounds. Tope Awotona raised $350M for Calendly.Rihanna Fentyraised $115M for Savage x Fenty. Allison Barr Allen raised $102M for Fast.
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Below are resources for underestimated founders. These could not exist without our community’s support. Thank you.
📓 Guide | Where Black Female Founders Can Find Resources, and More here
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