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Kathryn Finney is an active investor, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, highly sought-after keynote speaker, and engaged board director.

One of the most influential women in tech, she has invested in over 100+ companies ranging from ice cream brands to pediatric mental health platforms to European football clubs.

ABOUT KATHRYN

“The Universe is conspiring
for your greatness.”

I believe that we all have greatness within us.

And that we are full of infinite potential, we just need to tap into the genius within us all.

Build the Damn Thing : How to Start a Successful Business if You're Not a Rich White Guy by Kathryn Finney

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Build the Damn Thing : How to Start a Successful Business if You're Not a Rich White Guy

Build the Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business if You're Not a Rich White Guy is an indispensable guide to building a startup and breaking down the barriers for diverse entrepreneurs from the visionary investor and pioneering entrepreneur Kathryn Finney.

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PODCAST

Build the Damn Thing

Join Kathryn and other innovators for inspiring stories of how to build an entrepreneurial life that you control.

No more excuses. No more procrastination. If you’re ready to take your business, side hustle or idea to the next level, then this is the podcast for you! The podcast is hosted by Kathryn Finney, one of the most influential women in tech (INC Magazine), one of the first Black women to sell her startup, and Managing General Partner at the Chicago-based venture firm, Genius Guild.

Based on Kathryn’s bestselling book “Build the Damn Thing: How to Build a Successful Business if You’re NOT a Rich White Guy”, Build the Damn Thing is part storytelling, part mix tape and designed to teach you how to bring your business to the next level. The podcast features lessons and tips from leaders and entrepreneurs who have “Built the Damn Thing” themselves. From serial entrepreneurs to those who take risks to solve problems both abroad and locally — it's all here on the show!

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