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Allison Byers is passionate about applying her deep background in psychology to the world of innovation. Driven by a desire to address extreme inequities in access to innovation capital, she focuses on supporting underrepresented founders in a space that affects everyone. Combining her expertise in human behavior with her commitment to creating a fairer entrepreneurial landscape, Allison strives to break down barriers and open doors for diverse innovators. Alongside her professional work, she is also a dedicated mom, balancing multiple roles with enthusiasm for making a real difference.

Key Topics

The emotional toll and learning from watching an acquired startup succeed after personal setbacks [02:58]

The systemic barriers and stark inequity in venture capital investment for underrepresented founders [04:44]

Why building relationships, not cold outreach drives capital and entrepreneurial success [08:25]

How psychological principles like in-group bias and familiarity shape access to resources and funding [11:05]

The value of authenticity, loose connections, and reframing failure to empower founders and strengthen networks [18:25]

Todays guest, Allison Buyers, can be found online at:

Website: https://www.scroobious.com/

Personal Website: https://www.allisonbyers.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-byers/

Your host, Dr. Bobbi Wegner, can be found online at:

Groops: https://www.joingroops.com/

Harvard Extension School Faculty Spotlight: https://youtu.be/zwLai-lu-pk?si=GpKNhtxVvTrS3-pu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiwegner/