Podcast appearances and mentions of dan kihanya

In this episode of VentureFuel Visionaries, we explore how collaboration drives innovation with five visionary leaders. From AWS's Charlotte Newman on global founder support to LG's Marita McGinn on equity-free startup models, we dive into the power of partnerships. MassRobotics' Sokwoo Rhee shares insights on public-private alliances, REI's Dan Kihanya highlights community-driven growth, and ExxonMobil's Kyle J. Basler-Reeder explains venture clienting. Tune in to discover how these leaders are reshaping innovation through strategic collaboration.

Dan Kihanya is the Director of REI's Path Ahead Ventures, a $30 million fund aimed at supporting founders of color in the outdoor industry. Launched in 2021, this program focuses on providing resources, mentorship, and funding to help diverse entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses. They have multiple programs like Embark (for early-stage founders), Navigate (for enterprise-ready founders that could sell into REI) as well as the more traditional fund – all built to meet Founders where they are in the journey. In this episode we discuss how diversity drives innovation and how Path Ahead is closing the gap between the 1% of founders who identify as a person of color vs. the 30%+ of outdoor participants identifying as such.

Welcome to the 200th episode of the Channel Mastery podcast. Today’s guest is Dan Kihanya, Director of Corporate Development and Investment with REI. Dan is also the creator and host of Founders Unfound, a podcast that profiles tech startup founders from underrepresented backgrounds. He is an experienced serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in the start-up ecosystem - including founder, early executive, investor, and advisor. In this episode, you’ll hear about Dan’s role with Path Ahead Ventures - offering full-spectrum support to startups owned and led by Black, Indigenous, Latina/o/x, and Asian American and Pacific Islander people. Dan and Kristin chat about the route that guided Dan to REI and the founding of Path Ahead Ventures, the three staples of the program: resourcing, planning, and capital, and the Embark and Navigate Programs. The Channel Mastery podcast is brought to you by Verde Brand Communications, a consumer-centric brand strategy, and communication agency serving the outdoor recreation industry. Your host is Kristin Carpenter, Chief Strategy Officer, Founder, and Chair at Verde Brand Communications. Channel Mastery is sponsored by our partner Life Time, Inc., owner of the Sea Otter Classic and producer of the Sea Otter Classic Summit outdoor recreation executive gathering. Discussion points: Dan’s background and path to his current position REI’s co-op and brand values resonated strongly with Dan The vision for Path Ahead Ventures (PAV) and REI - ‘founders first’ Two new 2022 programs for founders - Embark and Navigate Bridging the gap - how REI and PAV can support new founders New and different perspectives lead to innovation and inclusiveness ‘Outdoor’ vs. ‘Outside’ Dan’s transition from tech/digital services to physical products/retail Tapping into REI’s vast resources to help founders Demo Day/Pitch Day for Navigate founders - the first ever “Founders Market” in Seattle Reaching typically underrepresented founders - building a network REI stores as a bridge to the community Sign up online to keep up with all Path Ahead Ventures - the outdoors are for everyone! Resources: Embark Program Navigate Program Path Ahead Ventures

When it comes to issues like DE&I and sustainability, consumers are putting their money where their mouths are, and they expect businesses to do the same. Organizations that lead with purpose are not only driving societal prosperity, but sustainable prosperity for the business, too. Joining this episode to explain the why and how behind organizational purpose are Dan Kihanya, Director of Corporate Development and Investment at REI, and Kwasi Mitchell, Deloitte's Chief Purpose Officer.

On this episode, we learn about how one woman is working to foster economic equity in the outdoors and how supporting founders of color will improve the outdoor industry for everyone. We hear from founder Patricia Cameron about her nonprofit, Blackpackers, which aims to address the gap in representation in the outdoors by providing gear, outdoor excursions and outdoor education for free or at a subsidized cost. Then, host Carla Harris sits down with Dan Kihanya, REI's Director of Corporate Development and Racial Equity. Dan explains REI's latest initiative “Path Ahead Ventures” which was created to invest in founders of color and promote inclusion within the outdoor industry. https://www.morganstanley.com/what-we-do/inclusive-innovation-and-opportunity Disclaimer textThe guest speakers are neither employees nor affiliated with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. (“Morgan Stanley”). The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley. The information and figures contained herein has been obtained from sources outside of Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of information or data from sources outside of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information or data contained in this podcast.This podcast does not provide individually tailored investment advice and is not a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.© 2021 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Members SIPC.

Wondering what it's really like to be a business owner? Or how to transition back into regular employment after entrepreneurship? Join me and my guest Dan Kihanya on this edition of Reigniting You®

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Founders Unfound tells the stories of exceptional entrepreneurs and tech founders from underrepresented backgrounds – starting with founders of African descent. We have a regular podcast and complimentary blog created to shine a light on the broad spectrum that reflects all the diversity in startups today. Hosted by season tech entrepreneur Dan Kihanya (@dkihanya), the show explores the origin stories of under-the-radar tech entrepreneurs working on venture-worthy, big opportunity ideas.We know behind every founder is a story that deserves to be boldly told.Follow us (@foundersunfound) and listen in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've talked to a lot of people on this podcast. But we've never talked to a fellow podcaster. Today we're changing that with Dan Kihanya, host of the Founders Unfound podcast, which explores exceptional founders of African descent. Dan's specialties include early-stage start-up strategies, fundraising, lean startup process, product-market fit, and customer growth. Among a long list of accomplishments, he's the co-founder and Managing Director of Impact Hub Bellevue, and is the co-founder of MyPoints.com. In our chat, we learn about his background, get the inside story on his podcast, and what we can all do to change venture capital to see the possibilities presented by black entrepreneurs. In addition, we discuss the drive for the corporations to move capital into Black-owned banks and other community-based financial institutions. Of course, we also look into the future. Links to a couple of things we discussed:The Humanity over Calamity t-shirt “Black founders are often over-mentored and under-invested,” says Monique Woodard, co-founder of Black Founders. 

For the first part of today’s episode, I share my thoughts on Nigeria’s #EndSARS movement, similar movements across the continent and what us folks in the Diaspora can do to amplify the work of organizers on the ground. My guest today is serial entrepreneur, startup advisor and Founders Unfound creator Dan Kihanya. Dan grew up in Boston, Massachusetts with a Kenyan father and American mother. After studying mechanical engineering and getting an MBA from UC Berkeley, he ventured into entrepreneurship and has served as a co-founder, early executive, investor, and advisor. He’s the head of marketing and strategy at Wizely and is the creator of Founders Unfound, a media project created to tell the stories of exceptional entrepreneurs and tech founders from underrepresented backgrounds – starting with founders of African descent. During the episode, we discuss: His upbringing in Boston and navigating his Kenyan-American heritage Some of the biggest mistakes early entrepreneurs make and how to start a business in this current environment What he learned about building a product specifically for an emerging market Why he built Founders Unfound and why he’s “bullish” on the African continent “There’s an inherent hustle factor—which is ideal for entrepreneurship. There isn’t a [traditional] corporate track for young people, so by definition, young people will take their own mantle and start businesses. I’m bullish on Africa in general.” - Dan Kihanya Resources mentioned: Subscribe to Founders Unfound: https://podnews.net/podcast/1462390038/no  Learn more about the movement to end SARS. More about similar movements across the continent. Use discount code “DearDiaspora” to join me and Certified Africa in Ghana this December: https://deardiasporashow.com/ghana2020/ Subscribe to Dear Diaspora’s newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gZpu79 Dear Diaspora Twitter: https://twitter.com/deardiasporapod Dear Diaspora Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/ Dear Diaspora FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/deardiaspora

Happy Podcast Day everyone!A big shoutout to all the great podcasters out there. And thanks to our audience, staff, and our great founder guests!- Dan Kihanya, Host See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Hughes is joined by Dan Kihanya, Entrepreneur and creator Founders Unfound - Exceptional founders of African Descent, stories of entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds. Nick and Dan have a very engaging and emotional conversation around a few topics such as the current covid outbreak, Dan's background in past downturns, as well as diving into the topic of his new Podcast about underrepresented founders. This topic is very important to Nick and Founders Live as we strive to bring equality to entrepreneurship around the world, and the wisdom and insights Dan shares with the audience are invaluable and very important in today's divided world. We hope it's helpful to you as well. https://foundersunfound.com/

 Join me today I speak with Dan Kihanya. He has a passion for mentoring the early entrepreneur. Experience across varied perspectives of start-up ecosystem: co-founder, early executive, investor, and advisor. He is the host of and cofounder of "Founders Unfound On today's episode you will learn What entrepreneurship looks like How only 1% venture deals go to founding teams with one or more African American entrepreneurs.   Ways you can work on staying encourage while building your business.  Visit founders unfoundhttps://foundersunfound.com/and check out their amazing podcast

Providing a voice for underrepresented tech founders, stories of perseverance, why startups and life are like the 400-meter run, priding oneself on recognizing a hurdle and working to figure out how to overcome it, building a network with balanced representation, and the importance of feeling welcomed.       A conversation with Dan Kihanya, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder / Host of Founders Unfound. Check it out at: https://foundersunfound.com/   And please support our show! Your $4 monthly contribution will get you exclusive content and behind-the-scenes-insight: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/R6cT2riSm   Joia is a coach for Founders & Innovators. She specializes in entrepreneurial leadership development and creativity/innovation -- with a special focus in supporting entrepreneurs to achieve integrated success across work and life.   As she says... "I help ambitious entrepreneurs who want to "have it all". (I LOVE asking people what it means to you to "have it all") When I ask, I notice most people focus on variations of three basic things: Wealth, Health, & Relationships. (For the record, I actually think there's eight things if you REALLY want to have it all. And no, fellow coaches, I'm not talking about the "Wheel of Life" etc.) But let's start with these three... Interestingly, too many entrepreneurs I know are great at building wealth, but they sacrifice their health and relationships, and ultimately that’s bad for business too...."   You can find out more and apply for a coaching spot at www.humanpossibilities.pro

Founders Unfound host Dan Kihanya catches up with Stella Ashaolu, founder and CEO of WeSolv. Based in Chicago, WeSolv uses performance data and predictive analytics to help companies reduce bias and hire a more diverse workforce. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.