Arlan Was Here: Recent Episodes
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My dear friend and book co-writer Rachel Nelson is visiting me at home in LA from Nottingham, UK this week, and yesterday we sat down to discuss the book wes’re working on, and other topics that have absolutely nothing to do with that. Didn’t think it would be an episode, but here we are! Check it out:)
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Hi everyone!
As the subject of 7 episodes of Gimlet’s Startup series last Spring, I have a unique take on Gimlet’s acquisition by Spotify, so I thought I’d share it with you:)
Note: I don’t know what liquidation preferences each investor had in place, if any equity was restructured during previous rounds, what Alex ate for breakfast, etc… so the numbers I throw out are 100% guesses. Don’t @ me, bruv. :)
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Welcome all 150 new subscribers in the first 24 hours since launch! Really appreciate you all. If you’re a paid subscriber, you will receive several audio clips per month. If you are not a paid subscriber, you will receive a free clip or blog post periodically. (Remember to check your spam settings so you don’t miss anything)
Here’s a new FREE 15min clip where I discuss the entrepreneur mindset, my own ups and downs this week, what happens between the Instagram posts, when to promote yourself, when to pivot, and more. Hit the subscribe now button below so you don’t miss the next exclusive clip!
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Hi everyone! This is cool. Feels electric and new, and I’m hoping you like it. Check out this first (free) episode of my new audio newsletter on Substack. I’m accepting new paid subscribers now, who will receive emails from me in audio and written form several times per month. Listen to the first clip above to see what it’s all about.
FAQs…
Who are you?
My name is Arlan. I'm a 38-year old Black woman from Texas, based in LA. Four years ago, I was on food stamps. Today, I have built a venture capital fund called Backstage Capital from the ground up, and we have invested in 100 startup companies led by women, people of color, and LGBTQ founders. Additionally, we recently launched an Accelerator in Los Angeles, Detroit, Philadelphia and London. I was the subject of the Spring 2018 version of Gimlet’s Startup series, and was on the cover of Fast Company magazine in Oct 2018. I’m sups gay, and I love General Hospital (mutually exclusive).
TBC…
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