"From Stage to Startup: Aniyia Williams on Building Inclusive Tech"
Lisha Bell
Economic Opportunity Fund Manager @ PayPal | Investing in Underrepresented Founders | Podcast Host Sisters with Ventures| BT 20
Hey fam,
Such a wonderful episode! It was a pleasure to have a fun conversation with Aniyia L. Williams.
Summary
Aniyia Williams shares her journey from music and arts to nonprofit fundraising, tech industry, and angel investing. She discusses her work with Black and Brown Founders, Zebra's Unite, and Black Innovation Alliance, as well as her current project, Tech We Want. Aniyia reflects on her experiences and offers advice to her younger self.
Takeaways
- Aniyia's diverse background in music, arts, nonprofit fundraising, and the tech industry has shaped her journey and led to her involvement in angel investing and community-building initiatives.
- Her work with Black and Brown Founders, Zebra's Unite, and Black Innovation Alliance reflects her commitment to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs and advocating for ethical and sustainable startups.
- Aniyia's current project, Tech We Want, focuses on building an alternative tech ecosystem rooted in inclusivity, equity, and sustainability, reflecting her dedication to responsible innovation and systems change.
Sound Bites
- "I'm a very hyper social person. And there was no way I was gonna move to a new city that I didn't really know and not like making a job to like go meet people and make friends."
- "I got to go to China a couple of times to like, you know, see them put together. I had a co-founder who mostly managed the production stuff, but it was like really a wild journey. It was a wild, wild journey, but I would say that it was so rewarding."
- "I'm like, I'm a social media refugee right now. I guess I'm kind of on Instagram, but like, am I really? But I'm like, I'm opera queen -y with an IE at the end on socials.
Chapters
00:00
Early Influences and Business Background
03:32
Recommended by LinkedIn
Transition to the Tech Industry
06:05
Journey in the Tech Industry and Startup Experience
09:18
Challenges in Angel Investing and Community Initiatives
14:46
Founding Black and Brown Founders and Zebra's Unite
25:27
Venturing into Angel Investing and Financial Planning
29:05
Future Plans and Tech We Want Project
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Bell