Why 81% of Black Founders Can’t Raise Capital (and How to Fix It) - Cecil Adjalo, COO Foundervine

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Episode Summary 81% of Black & ethnic-minority founders find raising startup capital difficult - vs 56% of white founders. Cecil Adjalo (COO, Foundervine) reveals the hidden structural barriers, the power of community economics, and why Black founders who reach the same milestone have already proven 10× resilience. Discover the free programmes, corporate partnerships, and mindset shifts closing the multi-billion funding gap.

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