C2 Biz Growth
C2 Biz Growth features insightful information and lessons learned from entrepreneurs and CEOs who are growing and scaling their companies. We realize that being the CEO and leader can be a lonely position. However, Success breeds Success and our conversations with men and women on the “entrepreneurial battlefield” will inform, inspire, and drive you to keep marching onward and upward.
C2 Biz Growth is hosted by John Hale III, Founder and CEO of The Cornerstone Group, a business advisory and strategy consulting firm specializing in enhancing companies’ ability to accelerate growth and scale their businesses.
C2 Biz Growth
The Money Maker's Mindset: Venture Capital, AI, & Social Change with Eric D. Collins - Episode 10
Join your host John Hale III for an incredibly insightful and compelling conversation with Eric D. Collins, a true force in the worlds of entrepreneurship, investment, and technology. As a serial entrepreneur, seasoned investor, and co-founder of the groundbreaking Impact X Capital Partners, Eric brings a wealth of experience, not to mention being the host of Channel 4's award-winning business show, The Money Maker.
In this episode, Eric dives deep into the mission of Impact X Capital Partners – a UK VC fund that has already championed Europe's second Black unicorn, insurtech innovator Marshmallow, and invested in significant creative projects like the animated series IYANU, set to launch on HBO Max and Cartoon Network. He'll share his unique perspectives on the profound intersection of race and creativity and underscore the critical importance of investing in underserved communities as a powerful catalyst for socio-economic change.
Prepare to gain invaluable insights as Eric unpacks the intricate journey of a venture capitalist, revealing how Impact X champions a "double bottom line" approach, meticulously balancing robust financial returns with tangible social impact. Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the venture capital landscape, the strategic art of taking calculated risks, and why teamwork is the bedrock of all entrepreneurial success. Eric also offers a rare glimpse into the transformative experience of writing his acclaimed book, We Don't Need Permission: How Black Business Can Change Our World, a powerful call to action for investing in diverse talent. Finally, he shares Impact X's ambitious vision for the future, including their strategic global expansion and unwavering commitment to building a lasting legacy of transformative change in the investment space.
Don't miss this episode for a masterclass in impactful growth and visionary leadership.