Commas
"Commas," hosted by Sequoia Blodgett, blends business insights with life hacks, entrepreneurship tips, and explorations into love, life, and tech.
Episodes
We guide you through selecting the best social media platforms for different types of businesses.
Whether you're a startup, a local business, or an established brand, understanding where your audience spends their time is crucial. We’ll explore how LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (X) each serve distinct business needs and how you can leverage these platforms to authentically connect with your target audience.
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In this episode, I talk about the challenges I'm facing with content creation, the unexpected value of meeting people in person, and how our business strategy is constantly evolving.
I'll also share updates on our latest fundraising efforts, a new AI-powered financial tool I'm excited about, and why having a great advisor has been a game-changer for us.
Join me as I navigate the ups and downs of building Fram...
In this episode, I share some exciting updates and challenges from Frame Me's fundraising journey.
Get the inside scoop on what we learned at Founder University, including the game-changing difference between gross market value and actual revenue. Discover the incredible support and collaboration from fellow entrepreneurs in the program.
Dive into the nitty-gritty of the due diligence process required by venture capitalists, wi...
In this episode, I talk about my experiences and challenges in raising capital for Frame Me, especially the differences between fundraising in Atlanta and Silicon Valley.
I dive into the expectations of VCs, the barriers to entry for minority entrepreneurs, and the importance of aligning business models with investor interests.
I also explore creative financing solutions and discuss the ongoing process of figuring out the best st...
I'm bringing back the Commas podcast in a raw, unfiltered format, sharing my journey with Frame Me, my AI-powered video production company.
This season, I'll delve into topics like raising capital in different cities, pivoting from a service-based business to a SaaS model, and navigating the challenges of securing venture funding.
I'll share insights on starting a business, building a minimum viable product,...
Lolita Taub, founder of Ganas Ventures opens up about her inspiring journey into the world of Venture Capital. She passionately delves into why supporting diverse founders is not just a mission but a necessity for her. But that's not all - Lolita also shared invaluable insights for founders. Wondering if Venture Capital is the right path for your startup? Lolita's wisdom is a treasure trove of reasons why you should or sho...
In this episode, we delve into the world of social media marketing with Maribel Lara, a seasoned expert from The Sasha Group, part of VaynerX.
As a key player in Gary Vaynerchuk's renowned consulting firm for small to medium-sized businesses, Maribel shares invaluable strategies for leveraging social media platforms to maximize business growth.
We explore the latest trends, practical tips for audience engagement, an...
On this episode, I'll break down the three costly mistakes that most entrepreneurs make when building their startups and I'll teach you how to create a roadmap for your business.
In this captivating episode, Lauren Maillian joins us as we delve into her remarkable journey as a prodigious talent who made her mark in the modeling industry as a teenager.
Discover how she seamlessly transitioned from fashion runways to the boardroom, selling her first company at the young age of 26.
Lauren then ventured into the dynamic world of real estate, where she carved out a name for herself as a savvy investor.
Her en...
We chat with Grace Ling, a 26-year-old LinkedIn star, who used the platform to secure her dream role at Electronic Arts, grow Design Buddies—a 60k-strong design membership community—and land major brand deals from some of the biggest tech companies in the industry, all through the power of LinkedIn.
On this episode, we chat with Renee King, the founder of FundBlackFounders to understand why it's a good idea for Black Founders to consider traditional crowdfunding. We cover entrepreneurship stereotypes, mistakes people make on social media, and the hottest new technology to hit the market.
Mac, venture capitalist at RareBreed Ventures, shares his strategy at TechCrunch Disrupt for using social media to raise a $10 million fund.
On this episode we chat with Anndrea Moore who fills us in on how she's been able to land jobs at the largest tech companies in the world, all while getting a business degree from Harvard, starting her own tech organization, and learning how to become an investor.
On this episode, we chat with Rashad Lambert, Former SEVP at Forbes and Founder of For(bes) The Culture & The Black Excellence Society. He breaks down his dating philosophy and explains why he finds dating in 2023 frightening as a black male entrepreneur.
Title: Navigating Three Marriages and Business Partnership Success with Alfred Edmond Jr.
Description: In this episode, we delve into the life and career of Alfred Edmond Jr., Senior Vice President and Executive Editor-at-Large of Black Enterprise. Join us as Alfred shares his personal journey of navigating three marriages and the unique dynamics of being in business with his significant other. Gain insights on maintaining har...
Occasionally, we get stuck in situations, primarily driven by the fear of failure. This issue can pervade both our professional and personal relationships. Alisa Gumbs, the Deputy Chief Content Officer at Black Enterprise, provides insight into why divorce should not be seen as a failure. She also discusses how she has incorporated the lessons learned from her past marriage into her current relationship.
Alisa Gumbs Social Med...
Podcast Show Notes: Love Chronicles - Exploring the Intersection of Love and Business
Introduction
- Sequoia introduces Ross, a guest from the Black Enterprise disruptor conference, and sets the context for the discussion on Ross's journey in love and business.
- Ross shares his background, growing up on the South Side of Chicago, attending an Ivy League school, and working on Wall Street.
- He explains his motivation to...
Malcolm "MJ" Harris discusses how authenticity awarded him financial abundance, we give you solutions to avoid entrepreneurial burnout and we discuss how recently installed tech security backfired.
Does your business need automation? We got you! We cover that, the importance of your circle, digital dating vs. IRL, what jobs will no longer exist in 10 years and what the workforce of the future will look like.
We’re jumping into the pros/cons of bringing on an investor, how to manifest what you want, life as a fashion entrepreneur and what was popping’ at CES.
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