E101: The Multi-Million Dollar Fund Manager Betting on Underrepresented Founders Mariama Boumanjal
Description
Mariama Boumanjal works with Google for Startups across EMEA, partnering with VCs, governments, and ecosystem operators to support founders through programs like the Black Founders Fund. In this conversation, we discuss why diversity drives innovation, how AI is changing startups, and what characteristics separate successful founders from everyone else.
Key topics we cover:
- What major tech companies look for in founders
- Why diversity is a competitive advantage
- How AI is reshaping the startup landscape
- Building strategic partnerships globally
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Chapters
00:00 Human-Centric Approaches in Technology
02:46 Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship
05:33 The Journey into Entrepreneurship
08:18 Empowering Underrepresented Founders
10:53 The Impact of AI on Startups
13:30 Characteristics of Successful Founders
15:55 Google for Startups: Differentiation and Value
18:50 Supporting Local Businesses and Community Impact
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