On today’s podcast, we’ll hear from Donavan Kealoha, a Director at Startup Capital Ventures and Founder of Purple Mai'a.

Find out how Donavan, proud local boy and Native Hawaiian, translated his humble beginnings in Lānaʻi to success in the venture capital industry, while providing technical education to disadvantaged children in Hawaii. He’ll give us his take on the importance of inclusivity within the tech and venture capital industries, and discuss some of the challenges (and blessings) he has faced as a Native Hawaiian in these fields. We’ll also hear two critical pieces of advice for individuals to promote inclusivity in the business realm and most importantly, the need to focus on positive strength rather than negative obstacles to achieve success in a competitive world.

Ep 208 - Donavan Kealoha, Director at Startup Capital Ventures.

Today’s guest is Rodney Sampson, a Brookings Fellow & the Founder of Opportunity Hub.
From Atlanta to Washington DC, Rodney has been forging his own path for as long as he can remember. A lifelong problem solver, entrepreneur, and thought leader, Rodney has dedicated his life's work to giving back to the citizens of Atlanta, elevating the black community in America, and shifting the landscape when it comes to tech, entrepreneurship, and investing. He’s not just the CEO of OHUB, he’s also the founder of Techsquare labs, a Fellow at the Brookings Institute in Washington DC, and a proud husband and father. In this episode, we’ll hear what inspired Rodney along the way, and what he believes is the key to closing the gaps and increasing inclusivity across the venture capital industry.

Ep 209 - Rodney Sampson, Founder of Opportunity Hub

Joining us today on the Season 2 finale is Lisa Kleissner, co-founder of The Toniic Institute, KL Felicitas Foundation, and Hawaii Investment Ready. She’ll be talking to us today about her pursuits to expand impact investing on both the local and global levels.

From her beginnings in Hawaii and success in Silicon Valley to being a pioneer in the field of impact investing, Lisa has stayed true to her values in the midst of many challenges. Lisa is changing the realm of financial investment and helping to XLR8ALL by showing the success of impact investing and its need. This female investor is tackling the industry's inclusivity problem by investing in and impacting the communities that need help the most. We’ll find out how she defines success in impact investing and how it can be expanded globally. Plus, we’ll hear her take on how the financial industry can bridge the gap and promote inclusivity through transparency.

Ep 212 - Lisa Kleissner, Founder Of The KL Felicitas Foundation

Ever wonder how a startup actually got its start, how a founder beat the odds, or what “It” factors venture capitalists look for? Sultan Ventures brings you The Startup Catalyst® Podcast, featuring the real stories behind founders and investors as they trace their personal journeys through the ever-changing yet always exciting world of startups. In Season 2, we’ll hear how women and minority entrepreneurs and investors are striving to make a difference.

Ep 208 - Donavan Kealoha, Director at Startup Capital Ventures.

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