Funding Archives - Folded Waffle https://foldedwaffle.com/tag/funding/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:53:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://foldedwaffle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-100x100.jpg Funding Archives - Folded Waffle https://foldedwaffle.com/tag/funding/ 32 32 218296617 The Truth About Building a Business: Franchises, Funding & The Future https://foldedwaffle.com/the-truth-about-building-a-business-franchises-funding-the-future/ https://foldedwaffle.com/the-truth-about-building-a-business-franchises-funding-the-future/#respond Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:53:04 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/the-truth-about-building-a-business-franchises-funding-the-future/ n this episode of Earn Your Leisure, we dive into powerful stories of entrepreneurship, resilience, and innovation. Hakika Wise shares her groundbreaking journey as one of the first Black women to become a franchisor, while Angel reveals how she created a legislation fund that helped her acquire property in Washington, D.C. for Black communities. We […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/the-truth-about-building-a-business-franchises-funding-the-future/feed/ 0 87681 Untold Story of Curl Fest: Black Women Plan to Bounce Back After Shutdown | DEI, Hurdles & Funding https://foldedwaffle.com/untold-story-of-curl-fest-black-women-plan-to-bounce-back-after-shutdown-dei-hurdles-funding/ https://foldedwaffle.com/untold-story-of-curl-fest-black-women-plan-to-bounce-back-after-shutdown-dei-hurdles-funding/#respond Fri, 01 Aug 2025 23:23:04 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/untold-story-of-curl-fest-black-women-plan-to-bounce-back-after-shutdown-dei-hurdles-funding/ In this episode of Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with the founders of Curl Girl Collective to unpack the journey behind one of the most iconic cultural celebrations in beauty—Curl Fest. From humble beginnings to national recognition, they share the origin story of their collective and how they built a movement that resonates deeply […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/untold-story-of-curl-fest-black-women-plan-to-bounce-back-after-shutdown-dei-hurdles-funding/feed/ 0 83611 Black Entrepreneur Empowerment Fund: Marketing Secrets, Mentorship, & Funding with Felecia Hatcher https://foldedwaffle.com/black-entrepreneur-empowerment-fund-marketing-secrets-mentorship-funding-with-felecia-hatcher/ https://foldedwaffle.com/black-entrepreneur-empowerment-fund-marketing-secrets-mentorship-funding-with-felecia-hatcher/#respond Thu, 28 Nov 2024 03:53:04 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/black-entrepreneur-empowerment-fund-marketing-secrets-mentorship-funding-with-felecia-hatcher/ Join us for an insightful conversation with Felecia Hatcher on Earn Your Leisure, where we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship and innovative business strategies. In this episode, Felecia shares her experience with the Pharrell Williams-founded Black Ambition Opportunity Fund, a groundbreaking initiative designed to invest in 1,500 entrepreneurs by providing them with capital […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/black-entrepreneur-empowerment-fund-marketing-secrets-mentorship-funding-with-felecia-hatcher/feed/ 0 57128 How to Get $100 Million in Affordable Real Estate Developments: Tax Credits, Strategies, & Funding https://foldedwaffle.com/how-to-get-100-million-in-affordable-real-estate-developments-tax-credits-strategies-funding/ https://foldedwaffle.com/how-to-get-100-million-in-affordable-real-estate-developments-tax-credits-strategies-funding/#respond Sat, 11 May 2024 21:23:05 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/how-to-get-100-million-in-affordable-real-estate-developments-tax-credits-strategies-funding/ In this enlightening episode of “Earn Your Leisure,” we sit down with renowned real estate developer Brandon Rule to explore the dynamic world of real estate and community development. From transforming housing projects into thriving mixed-income communities to the intricate process of funding massive developments, Brandon shares invaluable insights and personal experiences. Key topics include: […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/how-to-get-100-million-in-affordable-real-estate-developments-tax-credits-strategies-funding/feed/ 0 38330 Fanbase's Raise and Its Impact on Black Entrepreneurs in Tech https://foldedwaffle.com/fanbases-raise-and-its-impact-on-black-entrepreneurs-in-tech/ https://foldedwaffle.com/fanbases-raise-and-its-impact-on-black-entrepreneurs-in-tech/#comments Sun, 05 May 2024 21:53:03 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/fanbases-raise-and-its-impact-on-black-entrepreneurs-in-tech/ In this EYL Medium episode, co-founder Isaac Hayes discusses raising $10 million for social media platform Fan Base and his plans to raise $17 million more. He also addresses the racial bias in VC funding, the impact of the 17 million raise, and the future of black tech startups. Topics covered: – The fan base […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/fanbases-raise-and-its-impact-on-black-entrepreneurs-in-tech/feed/ 1 37647 How to for Black Fashion Designers: Scaling, Funding, Placement, & Partnerships with Brandice Daniel https://foldedwaffle.com/how-to-for-black-fashion-designers-scaling-funding-placement-partnerships-with-brandice-daniel/ https://foldedwaffle.com/how-to-for-black-fashion-designers-scaling-funding-placement-partnerships-with-brandice-daniel/#respond Sat, 10 Feb 2024 18:23:05 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/how-to-for-black-fashion-designers-scaling-funding-placement-partnerships-with-brandice-daniel/ Today’s episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone passionate about the fashion industry, especially those embarking on the journey of starting their own clothing business. Join us as we explore a range of thought-provoking topics: 1. **Starting a Clothing Business**: Practical advice for newcomers to the fashion world. 2. **Representation Matters**: A look […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/how-to-for-black-fashion-designers-scaling-funding-placement-partnerships-with-brandice-daniel/feed/ 0 26191 Funding Your Freedom: How to Get Access to Capital https://foldedwaffle.com/funding-your-freedom-how-to-get-access-to-capital/ https://foldedwaffle.com/funding-your-freedom-how-to-get-access-to-capital/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:23:06 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/funding-your-freedom-how-to-get-access-to-capital/ D Boone, Kenny Smith, and Ramell have created a collaborative movement to help people fund their freedom. Through credit and … source

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