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Amira Rasool

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Founder & CEO at The Folklore

New York, New York, United States

FoundedThe Folklore

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2,310 people in our graph share verified history with Amira — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Maria FergusonunlockedAmira: together at The Folklore (2022–2026)
×2Amira: together at Rutgers University–Newark
×8Amira: together at University of Cape Town
Amira: together at Techstars

Founder & CEO at The Folklore

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The Folklore's investors · 8

Backbone AngelsTorontoBenchstrength PartnersNew YorkBlack Tech Nation VenturesPittsburgh · $250K – $1M checks · since 2024Fab Co-Creation Studio VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $1M checksFearless FundAtlanta · $250K – $3M checksSlauson & Co.Los Angeles · $300K checks · since 2024TechstarsBoulder · $220K checks · since 2024Two RavensBellevue · $250K – $500K checks

Experience

  1. The First 200Foundercurrent2026 — present
  2. The FolkloreFounder & CEOcurrent2017 — presentGreater New York City Area
  3. Amira RasoolConsultantcurrent2025 — present
  4. Amira RasoolArts & Culture Writer2017 — 2020Greater New York City Area
  5. V Magazine | VMAN, LLCFashion Coordinator2016 — 2017New York, New York
  6. V Magazine | VMAN, LLCFashion Assistant2016New York

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  • Techstars Seattle 2021 — Techstars

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Amira Rasool?
Founder & CEO at The Folklore
Where does Amira Rasool work?
Amira Rasool is Founder & CEO of The Folklore.
What companies did Amira Rasool found?
Amira Rasool founded The Folklore.
Where did Amira Rasool go to school?
Amira Rasool studied at University of Cape Town (Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), African Studies); Rutgers University–Newark (Bachelor’s Degree, African American and African Studies).

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