1. Who is Arlan Hamilton?
Arlan Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capital and HireRunner.co, is a serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker. She established Backstage Capital in 2015, raising nearly $30 million for 200 startups led by underrepresented founders, and founded HireRunner.co, connecting top talent with inclusive companies.
Arlan's book "It’s About Damn Time" (2020) details her journey from homelessness to venture capital pioneer. She hosts the "Your First Million" podcast and was the first non-celebrity Black woman on Fast Company magazine's cover in 2018. Preorder her latest book, "
Your First Million: Why You Don’t Have To Be Born Into A Legacy Of Wealth To Leave One Behind," available on January 2, 2024.
Arlan passionately supports underrepresented individuals in tech and has established scholarships for Black students at Oxford University, HBCU Dillard University, and Harvard Law, alongside her mother, Mrs. Earline Butler-Sims.
2. Can I invite Arlan Hamilton to speak at my event?
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