169: Empower the Next Generation of LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs through Venture Capital with Densil Porteous, CEO of the Pride Fund 1

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Written By Rhodes Perry

Densil Porteous serves as the CEO of Pride Fund 1, which empowers a generation of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs through venture capital. With a keen interest in the tech and startup, Densil has advised and worked with partners like The Varsity Group, RaiseMe, Rev1 Ventures, Juggle, and LEAP. Prior to working in the venture capital space, Densil had a notable career in higher education administration with roles at Kenyon College, Stanford University, and Ohio State University. He also has served on the boards of Advocates for Youth and the Human Rights Campaign.

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Questions Answered in this Episode

·      Why was the Pride Fund 1 created?

·      What does it mean to be an early-stage and growth company?

·      How did Densil transition his career to lead the Pride Fund 1?

·      Why should aspiring entrepreneurs consider starting a business now?

·      How can you connect with Densil and the Pride Fund 1?

Resources Shared in this Episode

·      Visit Pride Fund 1’s website

·      Follow Densil on LinkedIn

·      Connect with Densil on Twitter

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Rhodes Perry

Rhodes Perry, MPA is an award-winning social entrepreneur, best-selling author, and keynote speaker. He helps leaders build belonging at work to achieve industry breakthroughs. His firm offers transformative leadership development, change management, and capacity building solutions for senior executives focused on advancing their organizations’ diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments. Nationally recognized as a LGBTQ+ thought leader, he has two decades of government and nonprofit experience having worked at the White House, PFLAG National, and the City of New York. Media outlets like Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and the Associated Press have featured his powerful work as a (DEI) influencer.

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