Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada. On this episode, host Dhani Jones is speaking with the Managing Director of the Next Level Fund at Morgan Stanley. This impact-focused private equity business focuses on early-stage investments in women-led enterprises and enterprises with underrepresented founders. With over 20 years of direct investment and advisory experience across asset classes and sectors, Jason has a wealth of knowledge to share and he joins Dhani to talk all about the Next Level Fund, what he’s learned from his decades of experience, and of course – the art of dealmaking.  So press play and join us for this insightful episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about Next Level Fund here, and you can follow Jason on LinkedIn here.  Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow Us LinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada. On this episode, host Dhani Jones is speaking with the Founder and CEO of Lafayette Square, Damien Dwin!  Lafayette Square is a model investment platform that deploys services-backed capital to local communities, independent businesses, and diverse investors. Before Lafayette Square, Damien held roles at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, and was Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Brightwood Capital Advisors. Damien serves on the boards of the Vera Institute of Justice, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, as well as more organizations. Damien joins Dhani to discuss the negotiation he’s most proud of, the importance of place-based investing, why paying it forward is so critical, and of course, the art of dealmaking. Join us for this insightful episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about Lafayette Square here, and you can follow Damien on LinkedIn here.  Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow Us LinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada. On this episode, host Dhani Jones is speaking with the Founding General Partner and Managing Director at Latimer Ventures, Luke Cooper! Latimer Ventures is a VC firm dedicated to helping Black and Hispanic Founders build and exit. Before Latimer, Luke founded and exited two companies, to Fortune 300 acquirers. Luke joins Dhani to discuss his life journey, the advice he gives to the founders he works with, and what defines his dealmaking mindset. Join us for this fascinating episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about Latimer Ventures here, and you can follow Luke on LinkedIn here.  Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow Us LinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada. On this episode, host Dhani Jones is joined by Latif Peracha, Managing Partner of M13 where he is responsible for overall investing strategy and has led numerous deals across money and health verticals with a large focus on web3. He shares what he looks for in a potential new opportunity and how he approaches investing, as well as his past experiences working for Virgin Group and investing in Ring and Slack. Don’t miss this fascinating episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about M13 on their website, and you can follow Latif on Twitter and LinkedIn.Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow Us LinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada. On this episode, host Dhani Jones is speaking with globally recognized negotiation expert, and author of “Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly,” Mori Taheripour! With more than 20 years of experience in negotiations, DE&I, and sports business, Mori offers her impressive roster of clients a radically different approach to bargaining that centers human connection. She sits down with Dhani to share her tips and tricks for negotiating, the most common pitfalls to avoid, and the importance of being curious and willing to take different paths to the same destination. You’ll want to take notes on this insightful episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about Mori’s work on her website, and you can follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow Us LinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada. On this episode, host Dhani Jones is speaking with Managing Partner at 1863 Ventures, Melissa Bradley! With over 20 years of entrepreneurship, investment and leadership experience, Melissa is on a mission to help as many diverse entrepreneurs achieve business success as she can. She joins Dhani to discuss working for two different Presidential administrations, the biggest challenges she has faced, her mother’s influence, and advice on growing a deal-making mindset. Join us for this fascinating episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about 1863 Ventures here, and you can follow Melissa on LinkedIn here.  Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow Us LinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones. On this episode, Dhani is speaking with the Senior Director of the Center for Financial Markets at the Milken Institute, Blair Smith! With more than 20 years of financial services and capital markets experience, Blair leads the Center’s Access to Capital and strategic innovative financing initiatives, to enhance economic and social impact. He joins Dhani to discuss Milken’s recent report: “The Path to Inclusive Capitalism,” his work in the DEI space, how he helps diverse led asset management firms achieve their goals, and much more. Join us for this fascinating episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can read The Milken Institute’s report, “The Path to Inclusive Capitalism” on their website and you can follow Blair on LinkedIn for more advice on enhancing social impact with financing initiatives.  Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow Us LinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones. On this episode, Dhani is speaking with Entrepreneur and Director, Investment Committee Member, and Philanthropy Lead at the Green Bear Group LLC, Vishnu Amble! A fellow  Michigan Wolverine, he can be described as an investor who is at the intersection of global technology, infrastructure, and sustainability. Vishnu has over 20+ years of international experience in private equity & VC investing and he is on a mission to make the world a better place. He joins Dhani to discuss the power that can be cultivated with sustainable investment, the importance of building a green future, and to share the story of his journey. Join us for this thought-provoking episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about The Green Bear Group on their website and you can follow Vishnu on LinkedIn for more advice on cultivating growth.  Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow Us LinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones. For this episode, Dhani is joined by Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships at Riskalyze, Clifton Schaller! Before Riskalyze, Clifton spent five years at Morningstar, working his way up from a UX Designer to a Manager of Product Growth. Clifton joins Dhani to talk all about his journey, his passion for corporate development, and the keys to establishing successful business partnerships. Not to mention touching on his passion for growth as well. So push play and join us for this thoughtful episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about Riskalyze on their website and you can follow Clifton on LinkedIn for more advice on cultivating growth.  Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow Us LinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones. On this episode, Dhani is speaking with the CEO of Aero Technologies, Uma Subramanian! Prior to joining Aero, Uma was a pioneer in the urban air mobility space, as the CEO of Voom.Flights, an airbus company, which built an urban air mobility network. Uma joins Dhani to talk all about the future of air mobility, her belief that society is on its way to unlocking the urban sky, and her journey building a premium aviation brand. So hit play and join us for this thrilling new episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about Aero Technologies on their website and you can follow Uma on LinkedIn for more advice on investing for good.  Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow Us LinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

It’s time for a new episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones. On this episode, Dhani is joined by Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, and Investing with Impact Director of the Conscious Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley, Noel Pacarro Brown! Together, the duo speak about the work Noel does to help her clients advance the mission of their money and how impact-focused investing can give investors a sense of fulfillment by helping people, places, and the planet. Don’t miss this insightful new episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about the Conscious Wealth Management Group on their website and you can follow Noel on LinkedIn for more advice on investing for good.  Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow UsLinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones. On this episode, Dhani chats with Michelle Gadsden-Williams, the Managing Director of & Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at BlackRock. She is responsible for further strengthening and accelerating the company’s efforts to foster an inclusive culture and she is a thought leader around diversity and inclusion. She joins Dhani to talk about her amazing career, making the workplace more equitable, and the impact that social responsibility is having on the industry. So get ready to join us for this wonderful episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about BlackRock on their website, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and you can follow Michelle on LinkedIn.  Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow UsLinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones. On this episode, Dhani talks with Akila Raman-Vaseghi, the COO of Goldman Sachs’ Investment Banking Division where she runs an operational strategy focused on international expansion and growth in new products. Akila is a trailblazer in the truest sense of the word, who has prioritized using technology and automation to streamline workflow and relieve stress. She joins Dhani to talk about her deal-making philosophy and why mentoring women and people of color across the industry is so important to her. So get comfortable and join us for this insightful episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about Goldman Sachs’ Investment Banking Division on their website, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and you can follow Akila on LinkedIn too.  Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow UsLinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

It’s time for another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones. On this episode, Dhani speaks with the Chief Financial Officer of DraftKings, Jason Park, about how technology is revolutionizing the gaming industry. Hear the pair discuss Jason’s experience with Bain Capital where he focused on technology investment, how he approaches major mergers and acquisitions, and more! Press play and this episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about DraftKings on their website, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and you can follow Jason on LinkedIn too.  Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow UsLinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

It’s time for a new episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones. On this episode, Dhani speaks with co-founder and partner at Assembly Ventures, Chris Thomas, about the importance of connected communities and the future of transportation innovation. The pair speak about why micro-mobility options and vertical aircrafts make sense for the future, and how these innovations will impact rural and urban areas differently. They also discuss Chris’ advocacy for early childhood literacy, how “the doctrine of the strenuous life” impacts his dealmaking strategy, and much more! Don’t miss this episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about Assembly Ventures on their website and LinkedIn, and you can follow Chris on LinkedIn too.Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow UsLinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

It’s time for another edition of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones.  On this episode Dhani is joined by the President of The Drone Racing League (DRL), Rachel Jacobson.  Rachel is a trailblazer in the world of professional sports league management and with Dhani she shares stories and insights from her 20 plus year career in the NBA and talks about what it’s like to now run the first of its kind, professional high-speed Drone Racing League. You do not want to miss this episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can also follow Rachel on LinkedIn and learn more about the exciting world of professional drone racing on the DRL’s website or you can check them out on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.  Don’t forget to follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow Us:LinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

It’s time for another edition of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones.  On this episode Former NFL Player, Investor & Entrepreneur Dhani Jones speaks with the CEO of the Pharmaceutical Segment at Cardinal Health and member of the Board of Directors of The Hershey Company, Victor Crawford about fostering change and creating an everlasting impact on American business.  They also discuss the importance of diversity in the Boardroom, correcting inequality in healthcare, and so much more!  You do not want to miss this episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about Cardinal Health on their website, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn and you can follow Victor on LinkedIn too.  Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow UsLinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

It’s time for another edition of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones.  On this episode Dhani is joined by the Founder and CEO of HarbourView Equity Partners, Sherrese Clarke Soares.  Sherrese brings over 20 years of experience leading across corporate finance, capital markets, investment banking, and private equity with a focus in the communications and media & entertainment sector, and joins Dhani to share some of her dealmaking stories, insights into the high-stakes world of music catalog sales, and reveal the secret to why content is queen! You do not want to miss this episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can learn more about the incredible work that HarbourView Equity Partners is doing on their website, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  You can also follow Sherrese on LinkedIn and Instagram.Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow Us:LinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

It’s time for another edition of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones.  On this episode Dhani is joined by Capital Raiser and Board Director, Marcelia Freeman.  Marcelia works in Investor Relations & Product Management at Clearlake Capital Group and is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Florida A&M University Foundation.  Together they talk all about the importance of mentorship and post-university support-networks as well as the need for managers from diverse backgrounds in the financial services industry.  You’ll also hear Marcelia’s advice on how to break through barriers and overcome challenges.  You do not want to miss this episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can check out the amazing work that Clearlake Capital Group is doing on their website, and LinkedIn.  For more information on The Florida A&M University Foundation and the work they are doing you can visit their website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.  You can also follow Marcelia on LinkedIn.Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow UsLinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com

It’s time for another edition of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones.  On this episode Dhani is joined by Executive Vice President and Global Real Estate Advisor at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty and leader of the HEIDER team, the Washington, DC area’s preeminent white glove residential real estate concierge, Daniel Heider.  Together they talk all about what it takes to close the biggest deals in one of the hottest real estate markets in the country, the Washington D.C. metro area.  You’ll also learn how Daniel is using social media to radically change the way real estate deals are made, earning him the nickname ‘the millennial king of DC manors’!  Plus, learn how Daniel became the youngest Executive Vice President in TTR Sotheby’s International Realty’s history and why he is so passionate about giving back to the city he loves.  You do not want to miss this episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can check out the amazing work the HEIDER team is doing on their website, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and follow Daniel on LinkedIn.  You can also find out more about TTR Sotheby’s International Realty on their website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow UsLinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com