Shelly Bell Talks About Rethinking Traditional Entrepreneurship Support

Shelly Bell, Founder of Black Girl Ventures, in conversation with Jade Floyd, VP of Communications at the Case Foundation

Inspired by the camaraderie she witnessed in the art community, Shelly Bell wanted to bring that same kind of support to Black women starting businesses. An entrepreneur herself, Bell understood firsthand the unique difficulties Black women often face launching businesses without the necessary capital and connections. So she launched Black Girl Ventures to create access to social and financial capital for this group of innovators. She talks to Case Foundation VP, Jade Floyd, about how she’s doing just that, while turning the traditional pitch competition model on its head and using her art background to inform her work with Black Girl Ventures. She also shares some of the founders you should have on your radar.