From Stage to Startup: Aniyia Williams on Building Inclusive Tech

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Sisters with Ventures

Lisha Michelle Bell

42 episodes

2 days ago

Overview Lisha Bell is hosting a video podcast series on the web that amplifies the voices and stories of BIPOC Angel Investors to inspire women of all backgrounds to pursue venture capitalism as a means of creating positive change. For each episode, Lisha is inviting women in positions of power who are working to be a part of the change they want to see in the world to share their stories. Not only have these women conquered a male-dominated industry, they have taken on the necessary burden educating others in the industry on the importance of diversified portfolios.

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From Stage to Startup: Aniyia Williams on Building Inclusive Tech

Sisters with Ventures

35 minutes 33 seconds

1 year ago

From Stage to Startup: Aniyia Williams on Building Inclusive Tech

Summary

Aniyia Williams shares her journey from music and arts to nonprofit fundraising, tech industry, and angel investing. She discusses her work with Black and Brown Founders, Zebra's Unite, and Black Innovation Alliance, as well as her current project, Tech We Want. Aniyia reflects on her experiences and offers advice to her younger self.

Takeaways

Aniyia's diverse background in music, arts, nonprofit fundraising, and the tech industry has shaped her journey and led to her involvement in angel investing and community-building initiatives.
Her work with Black and Brown Founders, Zebra's Unite, and Black Innovation Alliance reflects her commitment to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs and advocating for ethical and sustainable startups.
Aniyia's current project, Tech We Want, focuses on building an alternative tech ecosystem rooted in inclusivity, equity, and sustainability, reflecting her dedication to responsible innovation and systems change.

Titles

From Music to Tech: Aniyia Williams' Journey
Building an Ethical Tech Ecosystem: The Story of Tech We Want

Sound Bites

"I'm a very hyper social person. And there was no way I was gonna move to a new city that I didn't really know and not like making a job to like go meet people and make friends."
"I got to go to China a couple of times to like, you know, see them put together. I had a co-founder who mostly managed the production stuff, but it was like really a wild journey. It was a wild, wild journey, but I would say that it was so rewarding."
"I'm like, I'm a social media refugee right now. I guess I'm kind of on Instagram, but like, am I really? But I'm like, I'm opera queen -y with an IE at the end on socials."

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