Black and Latinx women make up about 20.3% of the US population as of 2019, accounting for about 47% of all women-owned businesses. However, these minority founders receive less funding than their white counterparts, despite findings that they are more likely to believe in the American dream. So, what can be done to encourage more angel investing in businesses founded by minorities?

Join the conversation with Jill Johnson as we talk about powering black angels. Jill Johnson is the co-founder and CEO of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), an independent, not-for-profit organization that supports economic development through entrepreneurship. She is a champion of slight business inclusion within the economic development landscape. She is working on innovative solutions to address the challenge of access to capital and other barriers women of Color entrepreneurs face. She is committed to helping Women of Color entrepreneurs get connected and helping influencers and decision-makers connect with them. Jill is inquisitive by nature and not afraid to challenge the status quo. This attribute makes her a strong conversationalist and an expert moderator.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[02:45] Meet our today’s guest, Jill Johnson

[04:06] A bit about her background

[05:41] How Jill’s upbringing shaped her entrepreneurship mindset

[07:25] The two wealth classes in our communities

[08:47] How easy is it for investors to sustain their level of networth

[11:33] Her motivation not to leave corporate even when situations required

[13:22] What we do as angel investors

[16:29] About Jill’s Making of Black Angels movement

[18:36] The psychology of writing angel investing cheques

[21:09] About the WOCCON movement