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Arlan Hamilton

Founder and Managing Partner at Backstage Capital

Los Angeles, CA

About

Arlan Hamilton founded Backstage Capital in 2015 while she was homeless, building it into a fund that has backed roughly 200 startups led by women, people of color and LGBTQ+ founders. She has become one of venture's most visible advocates for underestimated founders through her podcast and two books on wealth-building. Backstage has deployed close to $30 million across its portfolio since inception.

Books by Arlan Hamilton

Podcasts & interviews

featuring Arlan Hamilton

Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital - YouTube

SXSW

Your First Million with Backstage Capital Founder Arlan Hamilton - YouTube

Technically Speaking

Arlan Hamilton, Founder & Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, joins NYSE Floor Talk - YouTube

New York Stock Exchange

From homeless to millionaire & venture capitalist, meet Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital #podcast - YouTube

The Style That Binds Us

Colleagues at Backstage Capital