Being an advocate isn’t just a title; it means living your values daily. Advocates believe in change and then work their magic, tearing down barriers, challenging preconceived notions, and paving the way for others to follow.
This year, StartOut is honored to roll out the rainbow carpet to honor Fearless Fund!
Fearless Fund, Co-founded by Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons in 2018, invests in women of color-led businesses seeking pre-seed, seed level, or series A financing. Their mission is to bridge the gap in venture capital funding for women of color founders building scalable, growth-aggressive companies. Fearless Fund is built by women of color for women of color.
With an MBA from Florida A&M University, Arian Simone is an accomplished entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, best-selling author, and highly sought-after international speaker. She is widely recognized as a trailblazer in her industry, empowering others along the way. Simone established a highly successful public relations and marketing firm, boasting an impressive portfolio of billion-dollar corporate clients including Sony Pictures, Walt Disney, Universal, and other renowned Hollywood studios.
Learn more about Fearless Fund and founder, Arian Simone, at the StartOut Awards on October 10 in NYC!
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