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Episode#5 - Mark Monroe

In this episode, Seattle-based entrepreneur and venture capitalist Mark Monroe shares his journey from COO at Urban Tech Systems to founding MyUnfold, a recruitment tech platform acquired by Monster in 2016. Mark discusses the challenges of building a diverse founding team, developing a minimum viable product, and navigating early fundraising, including his pivotal $750K pre-seed round. He reflects on the realities of raising capital as a Black founder in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing the importance of relationships and understanding investor language. After his exit, Mark transitioned into venture capital, eventually founding From The Culture (FTC) to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs. He offers candid advice for Black founders and highlights the significance of legacy, aiming to inspire a new generation to close the racial wealth gap through innovation and investment