Funding Big Ideas with Austin Clements

Funding Big Ideas with Austin Clements

Austin Clements, a co-founder and Managing Partner at a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm, shares secrets about how the industry works and why his company is rooted in economic inclusion. Slauson & Co. is backed by some of the world’s most influential tech companies, including Google, Meta and PayPal. In this episode Austin Clements shares his journey to success, busting money myths while offering tips on ways to navigate obstacles. This episode is everything the audience needs to know about funding a high-growth business.

Redefining the Brand with Detavio Samuels

Revolt CEO Detavio Samuels reveals how staying focused on the mission rather than the man helped him navigate multiple crises. He breaks down the ladder-jumping career strategy that took him from Johnson & Johnson to the C-suite, why your employees are your best investment, and how Revolt's new employee-ownership model is built to create a financial windfall for the workers who built the media company.

Betting on Yourself with Crystal McCrary

Crystal McCrary has never let anyone else define her. She’s a New York Times bestselling author, sports tech entrepreneur, and former entertainment lawyer. In this episode, she unpacks how she bet on herself at every turn, why all debt isn't bad debt, and how her youth sports startup GameUp is turning generational knowledge into serious wealth.

Access and Opportunity with Jabari Magnus

From South LA to the world's largest asset management firm, Jabari Magnus breaks down the financial moves that truly matter, saving from your first paycheck, building credit the smart way, and letting compound interest do the heavy lifting. The first Black Managing Director at BlackRock gets real about the wealth-building lessons he learned the hard way and the ones he's now passing down to the next generation.

Financial Knowledge Gaps with Matt Barnes and Sons

Former NBA champion turned media entrepreneur Matt Barnes engages his twin sons in an honest discussion about money management and the financial system. There’s a vulnerability to this conversation which is rare for professional athletes who have reached this level of success. The episode highlights generational differences in approaches to finance, knowledge gaps in investing, and priorities for wealth building.