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Podcast: Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster
Episode: [Episode 126] What does it take to win investment? Eric Collins, VC and supporter of underrepresented entrepreneurs, fills us in
Description: Beyonce might have belted out Run The World (Girls) way back in 2011, but more than 10 years on, and we’re still scratching our heads at the progress being made. Because in the UK today, less than 2.9% of venture capital (VC) investment goes to women. If that wasn’t bad enough, less than 0.2% of VC investment ends up in the hands of black founders. Is that steam we see coming out of your ears? 🤯Fortunately, one man is seeking to redress the balance. Eric Collins is the CEO of Impact X Capital, a VC investment firm that exi...