ahamilton24@nul.org
Speaker Bio
Arlan Hamilton is a serial entrepreneur, author, and prolific speaker. She founded Backstage Capital in 2015 to invest in founders who are people of color, women and/or LGBTQ. Since its founding, Backstage has raised nearly $30 million and invested in 200 startups led by underestimated founders. Arlan is also the founder of HireRunner.co, a startup that connects outstanding employee talent with inclusive companies. Her latest book,"Your First Million: Why You Don’t Have To Be Born Into A Legacy of Wealth To Leave One Behind," shows how anyone can tap into new tools, platforms, and funding sources to get their million-dollar idea off the ground. Arlan published her book, “It’s About Damn Time,” in 2020, detailing her journey from homelessness to venture capital trailblazer.