WVS Fireside Chat Featured in Forbes, read the full article here.
Two organizations dedicated to empowering marginalized entrepreneurs, Fearless Fund and Hello Alice, were sued by activists over their grant programs. Fearless Fund invests in under-resourced entrepreneurs, including businesses led by women of color seeking early-stage venture capital. Hello Alice provides equitable access to capital, offering grants, loans, and credit products.
Arian Simone and Elizabeth Gore, cofounders of Fearless Fund and Hello Alice, shared their experiences facing lawsuits for the first time together at the Women’s Venture Summit hosted by Stella Foundation in San Diego on September 27, 2024. In an interview with me, they discussed the business challenges, personal tolls, and the importance of resilience and community support in navigating adversity to move forward.
