TLDR:
- Arlan Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capital, organized Your First Million LIVE convening in LA.
- The event aimed to amplify voices and talents of women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ communities in entrepreneurship and investing.
Entrepreneurs, investors, job seekers, and hiring managers gathered in downtown Los Angeles for the inaugural Your First Million LIVE convening organized by Arlan Hamilton, managing partner of Backstage Capital. The event aimed to amplify the voices and talent of women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ communities and entrepreneurs. Hamilton, who launched Backstage Capital while homeless, has since raised nearly $30 million and invested in 200 startups led by often-overlooked entrepreneurs. The event featured speakers like actress and comedian Janelle James, writer and actress Issa Rae, and first Black female billionaire in the U.S. Sheila Johnson.
