The world of investment is changing, and on The Obu Podcast, we’re inviting you to learn how. Join us for real conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve taken investment – and angel investors who are putting their capital, wisdom and networks to work to grow diverse-founded businesses right here in the UK. We’ll hear their stories, explore their experiences and find out how, together, they’re changing the world for the better. A Pixiu production.
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The world of investment is changing, and on The Obu Podcast, we’re inviting you to learn how. Join us for real conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve taken investment – and angel investors who are putting their capital, wisdom and networks to work to grow diverse-founded businesses right here in the UK. We’ll hear their stories, explore their experiences and find out how, together, they’re changing the world for the better. A Pixiu production.
Fighting investment injustice, with Erika Brodnock
The OBU Podcast
47 minutes
2 years ago
Fighting investment injustice, with Erika Brodnock
In this episode, Sarah and Claire are joined by the incredible, inspiring Erika Brodnock, co-founder of Extend Ventures and Kinhub. Erika talks about exposing the sheer scale of inequality in the investment world, why we need action – not more evidence, how she’s creating more inclusive workplaces and why capital, contracts and connection are the key to a fairer future.
For more on Erika’s story, follow @ErikaBrodnock on Twitter or LinkedIn, check out the companies she’s co-founded: extend.vc and kinhub.com, or dive into the reports she’s co-written: Diversity Beyond Gender and Better Venture.
Chapter timings:
[00.00] What The Obu Podcast’s all about
[01.56] Erika’s experience of investment injustice
[04.46] Harnessing data to demand change
[09.53] How Erika’s research impacted Obu
[15.16] Why we need action – not more evidence
[20.03] Adding socio-economic inequality into the mix
[21.52] The impact of upcoming SEIS changes
[28.34] How Kin Hub’s creating more supportive workplaces
[36.26] Why we need greater supply chain diversity
[41.30] The impact of diversifying angel investment
[44.41] How to follow and get in touch with Erika
The OBU Podcast
The world of investment is changing, and on The Obu Podcast, we’re inviting you to learn how. Join us for real conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve taken investment – and angel investors who are putting their capital, wisdom and networks to work to grow diverse-founded businesses right here in the UK. We’ll hear their stories, explore their experiences and find out how, together, they’re changing the world for the better. A Pixiu production.
