The First 200
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.
Episodes
Amira Rasool: Why Every Founder Shouldn't Be Afraid to Pivot
What does it take to build a venture-backed commerce technology company while reshaping how retailers discover emerging brands?In this special episode of The First 200, Index Founder Cherae Robinson turns the tables by interviewing The First 200 Founder and Host Amira Rasool. Amira is the Founder and CEO of The Folklore, the commerce technology company helping the world's leading retailers di
Ashlee Wisdom: How Building a Free Community Led to a Venture-Backed Business
What does it take to build a venture-backed digital health company while transforming healthcare for Black women and women of color?In this episode of The First 200, host Amira Rasool sits down with Ashlee Wisdom, Founder and CEO of Health In Her HUE, the digital health platform connecting Black women and women of color with culturally responsive healthcare providers, trusted health content, and c
Crystal Etienne: Why Maintaining Control of Your Business Beats Chasing Rapid Growth
What does it take to build a venture-backed femtech company while challenging the way women experience their periods?In this episode of The First 200, host Amira Rasool sits down with Crystal Etienne, Founder and CEO of Ruby Love, the period care apparel company she has raised $18 million in venture capital to build. Through Ruby Love's patented leak-resistant technology, Crystal is redefinin
Vanessa Rissetto: Why You Should Build for Customers, Not Investors
What does it take to build a venture-backed healthcare company while challenging everything people think they know about nutrition?In this episode of The First 200, host Amira Rasool sits down with Vanessa Rissetto, Co-Founder and CEO of Culina Health, the virtual nutrition care platform she has raised $10 million in venture capital to build. As a registered dietitian turned entrepreneur, Vanessa
Tanya Van Court: Why Financial Literacy Is the Greatest Investment You Can Make
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
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
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
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
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