Arlan Hamilton runs Backstage Capital, she graduated from LHHS. | Photo courtesy of Backstage Capital
Arlan Hamilton was featured in our fierce female issue in July. She toured the world with artists like Toni Braxton, Jason Derulo and Kirk Franklin. After working in the music industry, she decided to get into the venture capitalist business. She flew to L.A. and slept on airport couches while she pitched to investors.
Now, she runs Backstage Capital which is dedicated to investing in people of color, women and those who identify as LGBTQ. Hamilton identifies with all three. The company has raised more than $7 million and invested in more than 130 startups.
Currently, she works with Mark Cuban on their own “side” fund. Here are her tips for business founders trying to navigate the stormy sailing of COVID-19.
1. Bulk Up On Who And What You Know
2. Find Creative Ways To Raise Funds, Rather Than Relying Fully On VC
3. Figure Out How To Need Less Money
4. Allow Yourself To Feel Your Feelings
To read her full explanations for these tips, click here.
