The Venture Black Podcast
Betting on yourself as a Black venture founder: Paths to success and lessons in conquering the fear of leaving corporate golden handcuffs. A culture-forward guide to navigating the Pacific Northwest's venture ecosystem.
Episode#2 Navigating venture success with Yolanda Barton: Lessons in resilience, community, and storytelling
Evan Poncelet and Yolanda Barton discuss Yolanda's journey, challenges, and successes with Revere XR, its community impact, and recognition. They explore the importance of networking, storytelling, and leadership resilience, and Yolanda shares advice for aspiring Black founders and the value of family stories.
Key Points
- Immersive storytelling can transform how we preserve and experience history by making it interactive and accessible through emerging technologies like XR and AI.
- Despite facing numerous rejections and a tech industry that often felt unwelcoming, perseverance, community support, and strategic pitching have been key to advancing innovative ventures.
- Programs like Urban Impact's Ignite Accelerator are crucial for providing early-stage entrepreneurs, particularly those from underrepresented communities, with the tools, mentorship, and confidence needed to turn their ideas into scalable businesses.
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