It’s time for some real talk with Morgan DeBaun. In this episode, Morgan DeBaun answers YOUR questions on everything from startup funding to navigating layoffs. Plus, she shares what’s going on behind the scenes with her book launch, pregnancy news, and business shifts.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction and Updates
00:15 Impact of Executive Orders on Business
00:59 AfroTech Community Growth
02:14 Book Tour and Reader Feedback
05:35 Exciting Personal News
09:47 Fundraising Tips for Startups
14:05 Finding Co-Founders and Team Members
18:24 First Hires and Business Growth
20:47 Work-Life Balance and Company Culture
26:30 Advice for Laid-Off Workers
31:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In the episode, Morgan covers everything from navigating pregnancy and scaling AfroTech to reflections on her book, Rewrite Your Rules. She also answers audience-submitted questions, giving her opinions on VC funding in today’s climate, building a team, balancing “soft life” with startup demands, and shifting through motherhood and entrepreneurship.
Whether you’re building a business, pivoting careers, or just trying to figure it all out in this wild time, this episode is packed with clarity, honesty, and strategy. Tune in and don’t forget to leave a rating and review!
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