70: The Importance Of Access To Funding For Black Entrepreneurs w/ Armond Davis

Name: Armond Davis Current Title: CEO/ General Partner The Paragon Group Location: Atlanta, GA  Educational Background: Davis has two Master's degrees (MBA in Finance and MS in Commercial Real Estate Investment), investment experience at Goldman Sachs and Suntrust, and 15 years of business operating experience.   About Armond: Armond Davis is an American businessman and investor. He is the founder and Managing Partner of The Paragon Group, a private equity and venture capital firm, which invests primarily in seed and growth stage businesses with minority and female founders and commercial real estate. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida A&M University with an MBA in Finance in 2002. In 2019, Davis received his second Master's degree when he obtained an MS in Commercial Real Estate Investment from Georgia State University. Davis is heavily involved in community leadership in Metro Atlanta. He is an alum of the United Way's Volunteer Involvement Program as well as the leadership programs of the Urban Land Institute and the Atlanta Regional Commission. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, the largest and most influential Black mentoring organization in the city. DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: Why Black-owned businesses are integral to the ability of the community to thrive The negative impact that being underfunded has on Black-owned businesses ability to grow and scale How to create an abundance mindset as a business owner How to leverage your relationships and network to fund your business Why community and mentorship is important for Black business owners Ways real estate investing can help you in your entrepreneurial journey Are you a business owner looking to get more clients and exposure? Does your business provide professional services that would be beneficial for a business owner starting their business? If so, submit your business to be listed in our directory, The Connect!  You may submit your business at:  https://blacktobusiness.com/theconnect/   For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/70   Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!