Untapped Investing

Yay! Our first live podcast recording for 10X Growth Strategies podcast episode 88 with Mica Eades Mayo Felicia Mayo Attica Alexis Jaques from Untapped Investing featuring the book "Love and Whiskey" by Fawn Weaver of Uncle Nearest, Inc. Podcast links: YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gmxJSSuA Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gKwaR_T4 Apple: https://lnkd.in/g9HpT9d Audible: https://lnkd.in/gZ4sWeq Our VC panelists connect trailblazing, underrepresented and underserved founders with essential capital and access to world-class executives and industry leaders to unlock the exponential growth potential of their startup.The panel will also discuss the bestselling book "Love and Whiskey" by Fawn Weaver. This book is a vibrant exploration set in the present day, delving into the life and legacy of Nearest Green, the African American distilling genius who played a pivotal role in the creation of the whiskey that bears Jack Daniel's name. ❤️"Love & Whiskey" is an epic, true story about Jack Daniel and the distillery's first master distiller Nathan "Nearest" Green; at its center, is a story about business, friendship and history. But it's also about the extraordinary Fawn Weaver; her pursuit for truth and her rise to being the first Black American woman outside of sports and entertainment to solely found and lead a company worth over a billion dollars.🦄

We’re more than happy to share that we’re part of the Google for Startups Accelerator Alumni community! This journey has been a game-changer, connecting us with world-class mentors, cutting-edge tools, and an inspiring network of innovators. This badge isn’t just an honor—it’s a reminder of our commitment to innovation and impact as we tackle some of the most pressing challenges in our industry. Also, Google’s first Alumni Summit will be hosted in Playa Vista, CA in just a few days, and we can’t wait to join other innovators for this event. Our CEO is a confirmed speaker in the fireside chat on, “ Disrupting Industries; How leveraging AI can change the status quo and drive meaningful impact for your business and communities.” Thank you, Google for Startups, for your support on our growth journey. We also want to thank those who have supported us along the way: Ashley Francisco, Jason Scott, Danny Navarro, Bruno Beraldo Rodrigues, Denmark West, Wayne Kimball, Jr., Candice Morgan, Chris Genteel, Paul Farr, Mica Eades Mayo, Attica Alexis Jaques, Felicia Mayo, Carla Harris, Karen Fiester, Joey Womack, Elisa Miller-Out, Blake Jones, Selma Bueno, Jaylon Smith. The best is yet to come! COI Energy’s work continues to do: Good for the bottom-line. Good for the people. Good for the planet. #COIEnergy #GoogleForStartups #AcceleratorAlumni #Innovation #Startups

🌟 A Night to Remember at Untapped Investing’s “Love & Whiskey” Event 🌟 The “Love & Whiskey” event, hosted by Untapped Investing, was truly a night to remember. Surrounded by inspiring minds and incredible energy, I had the pleasure of connecting with some of the most passionate and driven people in the venture community.✨ The panel featured three remarkable founders whose stories showcased the resilience, vision, and commitment that drive real transformation in the startup world. Moderated by the wonderful Preethy Padmanabhan, a Marketing Executive and Angel Investor, the event highlighted the exceptional work of Untapped Investing, led by Mica Eades Mayo (Cofounder & GTM Exec), Felicia Mayo (Cofounder & HR Exec), and Attica Alexis Jaques (Cofounder & Marketing Exec). Untapped Investing isn’t just about funding, it’s about building genuine partnerships with founders, opening doors, and creating relationships that can truly change lives.💼💡 Their dedication and heart-centered approach left a lasting impression on me.💖 The event also celebrated the story behind "Love and Whiskey" by Fawn Weaver, a book honoring Nearest Green, the African American distilling legend behind Jack Daniel’s whiskey. This story felt like a beautiful reflection of the evening, reminding us of the stories we’re creating and how much we can draw strength from each other’s journeys. I left feeling deeply inspired to keep pushing forward, doing my best, and staying close to the people I work alongside. 🌍💪 It was a pleasure to hear insights from Sunmeet Jolly, Managing Partner at Jolly VC and the #1 angel investor in San Jose on Crunchbase, and DJ Deep, a Mentor, Advisor, and Founder Coach. One of Sunmeet’s insights really resonated with me: "It’s better to have an average product with a dedicated audience ready to buy than an incredible product no one knows or cares about." 🔑 Such a powerful reminder of how vital it is to have a meaningful connection with your market and create products that resonate.📈 Heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, Waahe Capital, Jolly VC, and Northwestern Mutual, for supporting such an impactful event and making this unforgettable evening possible.🙏 Thank you to everyone who made this experience so memorable. I’m excited to see what we can accomplish together, and I’m grateful for the chance to work with so many visionary minds.💫 Yeaha Rachel Hyun Jing Zhu, Rich Larsen, Laura Lane, Hari Cherupalli, Dario De Santis Martin Kirkwood Raymond Miller #LoveAndWhiskey #UntappedInvesting #WomenInVenture #StartupCommunity #EmpoweringFounders #InvestInChange #Inspiration #SiliconValley #Innovation #FounderJourney #BuildingTogether #Networking #MakingAnImpact

AN AMAZING PANEL DISCUSSION WITH THE FOUNDERS BEHIND UNTAPPED INVESTING IN SILICON VALLEY Yesterday was an incredible experience. Together with Eirik Larsen, I was invited to the Untapped Investing, Love&Whiskey event in Silicon Valley by my good friends Deep S. and Preethy Padmanabhan. This was one of the most inspiring events I've attended, featuring the journeys of three remarkable founders whose stories took my breath away. Untapped Investing is an angel investment group led by Felicia Mayo, Mica Eades Mayo and Attica Alexis Jaques, who come together as a powerful catalyst for change in the venture space. They connect trailblazing, underrepresented, and underserved founders with essential capital and access to world-class executives and industry leaders, offering guidance and support to help unlock the exponential growth potential of their startups. Thank you for this remarkable experience and your story, which deeply resonated with me and made me reflect on how much we all have to contribute to society. It also reminded me of the important work we’re doing at bSafe - Never Walk Alone helping preventing and handle violence and crime against women. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Shalini Sardana (She/Her), who was very interested in my story and the “WHY” behind bSafe. As many people know, I developed bSafe alongside my daughter Charlen Larsen, inspired by an incident she experienced at 16. Her reflections on how her assault could have been prevented led us to create what is now the world's leading personal safety app, combining voice-activated SOS, location tracking, live audio and video streaming, and direct recording to law enforcement. Major outlets like CNN, Fox News TV, BBC and ABC News have covered bSafe, recognizing our story, innovative technology and fantastic team. We’ve seen growing demand from some of the world's largest tech companies. We’re partnering with Cytta Corp (CYCA), a leading provider of advanced secure communication and live drone streaming technology, to distribute our unique solution. Cytta has secured 25 new department annual license purchase orders, with additional discussions and trials underway with agencies in multiple states. The platform now includes 827 registered users actively engaged in live trials. I also had a chance to catch up with my good friend Joseph Yeh 🖤💛🤎 , who introduced me to Sunmeet Jolly, a legend in San Jose. Before leaving, I had the honor of chatting with Princi Gill, co-founder of Waahe Capital, focused on modernizing and disrupting traditional property management models through innovative technology. Catherine Gacad, I am really looking forward to working together and am excited about what we can achieve. #bSafe #getbsafe #bsafeapp #neverwalkalone #bsafetechnology #firstresponder #psap #personalsafety #personalsecurity #stopschoolshooting #schoolshooting #emergencyresponse #emergencymanagement #publicsafety #publicsecurity #collegecampus #survivor #safeinla

While the Fearless Fund vs. American Alliance for Equal Rights case may have ended, the fight is far from over. I hope what this case showed the world is that you actually can mobilize the masses and stand for what’s right, that you can be the change you want to see in the world. We need thousands more funds that support marginalized and underrepresented founders. We need thousands more corporate leaders of color to hold board & CEO seats. We need to forge ahead in closing the wealth gap now more than ever because money — and lots of it — is what it’s going to take to eliminate the disparities that exist across all facets of life for marginalized people. #Equity #Diversity #Inclusion #InclusiveCapitalism #WealthGap #FearlessFreedom #EconomicFreedom