Lessons - From Running Billion Dollar Brands to Funding Black Founders | Keenan Beasley - Venture Noire Founder & P&G/L’Oréal Exec
Lessons - From Running Billion Dollar Brands to Funding Black Founders | Keenan Beasley - Venture Noire Founder & P&G/L’Oréal Exec
Keenan Beasley, a former executive at P&G and L'Oréal, shares his journey from managing billion-dollar brands to founding multiple successful ventures. The episode delves into his entrepreneurial endeavors, including Supply Factory Brands, Kukua Corp, and Infinite Looks, as well as his non-profit, Venture Noire, which supports diverse entrepreneurs. Listeners will gain insights into brand building, strategic marketing, and fostering diversity in business.
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Show Notes
In this "Lessons" episode, Keenan Beasley, founder of Venture Noire and former P&G/L’Oréal executive, shares how his journey from running billion-dollar brands led him to focus on funding and supporting Black founders. He highlights the importance of building dense entrepreneurial ecosystems where underrepresented innovators can thrive, exchange resources, and gain confidence through shared experiences. Keenan also unpacks the structural barriers created by generational wealth gaps and limited access to early-stage capital, while offering strategies to lower entry costs and connect diverse founders with the tools and networks they need to succeed.