Many people think that Entrepreneurship is the epitome of the American Dream. It’s a meritocracy where anyone can build something and find success. However, Elizabeth Yin, the founder of Hustle Fund recognized otherwise. In this episode Lucia has a candid conversation with Elisabeth about why traditional VC models are not working, how minority founders are systemically overlooked, and why she wanted to start a fund that changes VC.

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Elizabeth Yin’s Blog: https://elizabethyin.com/ and how she raised $11.5 Million for her fund

Check out Hustle Fund: https://www.hustlefund.vc/tips-for-raising-angel-money

Follow Elizabeth on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dunkhippo33

Let’s Talk: Asian x Black conversation series RSVP

Let’s Talk is an Asian x Black dialogue series with the goal of opening conversations between the Black and Asian communities. It’s through understanding each other’s struggles that we can come out stronger together. The goal of this series is not to talk about how Asians can support Black Lives Matter or how to fight against Anti-Asian sentiments but more so an exploration and conversation between two groups of people who have different, yet similar experiences.

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