Published Jun 9, 2022

Rapid Response: Don’t wait for the system, build it!, w/Genius Guild’s Kathryn Finney

Kathryn Finney, CEO of Genius Guild, challenges the status quo by empowering non-traditional and Black entrepreneurs with insights from her book "Build the Damn Thing," emphasizing the importance of community-driven investments, family support, and navigating the psychological shifts that financial success brings, while addressing systemic issues like inflated valuations and superficial diversity efforts.

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Rapid Response: Don’t wait for the system, build it!, w/Genius Guild’s Kathryn Finney

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Conspiring for Greatness

Embracing New Possibilities

Valuation Dilemmas

Community-Driven Returns

Build the Damn Thing

Value Beyond Money

Money and Mindset

Building Equity Together

Market Solutions to Racism

Power and Responsibility

Empowering Black Women

Micro Investments Matter

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Entrepreneurial Strategies

Community Empowerment

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Rapid Response: Don’t wait for the system, build it!, w/Genius Guild’s Kathryn Finney

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Systemic ChangeKathryn Finney explores how market-based solutions can address systemic racism and foster community-driven returns. She shares her skepticism about diversity efforts while promoting a hopeful narrative for diverse entrepreneurs.

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