Ep 115: "Are Relationships more valuable than Venture Capital?" with Erika Bricky

Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan

Can you build a career on Relationships and Positive energy? What drives a person to become a champion for underrepresented voices in the startup world?

Our guest, Erika Bricky, epitomizes the life of an entrepreneurial thinker and the future of relationships first leadership at her young age. She’s an angel investor and Relationship Capitalist, who shares stories about the inspiration she finds in watching others chase their dreams. Erika, a relationship professional at Arc, the startup bank, discusses the importance of being a chief encourager, advocating for underrepresented groups, and her own investment thesis focused on making a positive impact. She highlights the need for access and equity for women, LGBTQI+ individuals, and founders of color, and shares her insights on the transformative role of AI and the future of capital deployment. Don't miss this positively energized and insightful conversation with a true champion of inclusivity and innovation.

Feel free to follow and engage with ERIKA here:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikabricky/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickywhat/
• X: https://twitter.com/brickywhat
• Website: https://www.joinarc.com

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Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team.