S2 EP3 Support & Networks with Izzy Obeng

S2 EP3 Support & Networks with Izzy Obeng 

Izzy Obeng is an entrepreneur and professional speaker leading Foundervine – a non-profit training consultancy connecting purpose-driven companies to impactful start-ups.  Since 2018, Over 2,000 young people have been skilled by Foundervine programmes, over 300 startups launched with 62% female participation. Izzy has been featured in the BBC, The Telegraph, The Times, Forbes and in 2019 was named by Tech Nation as one of the 50 most influential black voices in UK tech. In this interview we talk about tackling unconscious bias, creating more inclusive spaces, networks and investments for entrepreneurs from marginalised communities to develop capacity.