Geeking Out with Luke Lennon

Learn more about Luke's work at https://www.joinnamesake.com/ and https://www.visiblehands.vc/!

(0:00:08) - Remembering Sinéad O'Connor & Exploring Startups
We close out the season discussing Shanae DeConnor's art and activism, and Luke Gleden's work investing in BIPOC entrepreneurs and helping trans people.

(0:07:26) - Building With Intention
Visible Hands revolutionizes venture capital with values-based investments, family support, childcare, and the Visionaries Accelerator.

(0:18:15) - Funding Changes and Namesake Collaborative
Darnell Moore shares insights on changing funding landscape, his company namesake streamlining identity management for transgender and non binary individuals, and the unique challenges they face.

(0:29:41) - Concerns in LGBTQ+ Community About Bad Actors
Visible Hands simplifies the process of changing queer and trans names, while protecting against bad actors and considering the state of Pride Month.

(0:35:28) - Boston's Challenges and Opportunities
Exploring brands, capitalism, queer/trans business owners, student influx, segregation, fragmentation, green space, luxury/accessibility.

(0:42:08) - Ocean Sprite Cranberries and Self-Care Discussion
Felicia shares her love of learning, her internship, her passions, her rescues, and her self-care routine.

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