Sistas are on the Rise! — The Challenges and Successes of Women of Color Founders!
Janice Omadeke, April Dominguez, Zawadi Bryant, Rima Imad Fadlallah, and Dr. Roshawnna Novellus talk about how the Austin startup community can better serve women of color startup founders in this engaging panel discussion.
What you’ll find out
- What advice do you have for startups that are currently fundraising?
- How do you overcome barriers and create a business?
- What paths did you take to pivot and expand during COVID?
Key takeaways
- “When I used to get feedback that women don’t need any money, this isn’t a real issue, this is a waste of time. And then I thought about all of you. All of these amazing women that I know, that don’t have access to enough capital, and I had to really believe that I was right, we need more resources.” — Dr. Roshawnna Novellus
- “Listening and not having to experience or expect to experience the same thing as people to accept their reality is truth.” — Rima Imad Fadalallah
- “Find your fan club, whether that’s family, or Google women like this. But have a group of people who are going to lift you up, because there are going to be many, many bumps in the road, there are going to be ups and downs. You want to celebrate with people as well as you want people to be there in your corner when you need it. Find your community, you are gonna need it.” — Zawadi Bryant
Who you’ll hear from
About Austin Startup Week
Started in 2011, Austin Startup Week is a celebration and showcase of everything entrepreneurial in Austin. Each year, we bring entrepreneurs, local leaders, and friends together to connect, collaborate and grow through our educational tracks, mentor office hours, startup showcases, and networking mixers.
About Capital Factory
Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes and coworking. With boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas and Houston, we meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduce them to their first investors, employees, mentors and customers. According to Pitchbook, Capital Factory has been the most active investor in Texas since 2010.
