Alicia Robb: Leading the Founders of Color Showcase at ACA

05/03/20 • 28 min

Alicia Robb from Next Wave Impact is an author, researcher, angel Investor, and managing partner of two early stage venture funds. She is also a Ph.D. economist specializing in entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial finance, and international development. Alicia is highlighting for investors that there is a strong pipeline of investible opportunities by companies led by founders of color that have the potential to be super impactful and a positive return on their investments. We talk about diversity and inclusion efforts in the VC space and the upcoming Angel Capital Association’s Founders of Color Showcase.

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