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The First 200

The First 200 3 Episodes Jun 30, 2026

The First 200 is a media platform and podcast that documents entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds who have raised over $1 million in venture capital. The first season focuses on the first 200 Black women founders in the United States to achieve this milestone. The podcast discusses fundraising, leadership, growth, pivots, execution, and the realities of scaling a business against the odds.

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Tanya Van Court: Why Financial Literacy Is the Greatest Investment You Can Make Jun 30, 2026 3245 What does it take to build a venture-backed fintech company in an industry that wasn't built for you to win?In this episode of The First 200, host Amira Rasool sits down with Tanya Van Court, Founder and CEO of Goalsetter, the family financial education platform she has raised more than $30 million in venture capital to build. Backed by investors including NBA legends Carmelo Anthony and Chri

Cheraé Robinson: How to Balance Passion and Profit as a Founder Jun 24, 2026 4007 What does it take to build a venture-backed company in an industry few investors understand?In this episode of The First 200, host Amira Rasool sits down with Cheraé Robinson, Co-Founder and former CEO of Tastemakers Africa, the travel experiences marketplace she raised $2.6 million in venture capital funding for. Through Tastemakers Africa, Cheraé helped connect travelers with authentic experienc

Tiffany Dufu: Why Community Is the Key to Business and Personal Success Jun 24, 2026 3920 How do you build a successful company and a successful life? According to Tiffany Dufu, you don't do it alone.In this episode of The First 200, host Amira Rasool sits down with Tiffany Dufu, Founder and former CEO of The Cru, the peer coaching platform she launched in 2018, raised $4 million to build, and successfully exited through its acquisition by Luminary in 2023. Today, Tiffany serves a

Introducing The First 200: The Black Women Who Broke Venture Capital's Funding Barrier Jun 22, 2026 107 What does it take to become one of the first? Hosted by entrepreneur Amira Rasool, The First 200 is a podcast documenting the stories of founders from distinct backgrounds who were among the first 200 in their communities to raise more than $1 million in venture capital funding.Each year we explore a different cohort of trailblazing entrepreneurs, preserving the stories behind the milestones and u

The First 200

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