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Rodney Sampson

Investor

General Partner at 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

United States

Writes $1M – $3M checks

About

Rodney Sampson is an ecosystem architect who co-founded Piksel and created Opportunity Hub, pairing investing with educational programs to train Black investors and angels while advising policymakers and universities.

Invests in

Climate TechFintechFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Experience

  1. OHUBExecutive Chairman & Chief Executive Officercurrent2013 — presentAtlanta, GA
  2. Piksel Technology CorporationCofounder and Vice Chairmancurrent2021 — presentAtlanta. Grenoble. Madrid.
  3. Streaming FaithExecutive Chairmancurrent2021 — presentAtlanta, Georgia, United States
  4. NC Rural CenterFund of Funds Managercurrent2023 — presentRaleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
  5. Innovate AlabamaFund Managercurrent2023 — presentBirmingham, Alabama, United States
  6. 100 Black Angels + Allies FundGeneral Partnercurrent2019 — presentAtlanta, Georgia, United States
  7. Draper Goren HolmVenture Partnercurrent2020 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  8. University of North Carolina at Chapel HillKeohane Distinguished Visiting Professorshipcurrent2020 — presentChapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
  9. KingonomicsBest Selling Authorcurrent2013 — presentAtlanta, GA
  10. The International Bishops Conference, Inc.Member, College of Bishopscurrent2010 — presentBloomfield, CT
  11. Intellectual CurrencyExecutive Chairmancurrent2001 — presentAtlanta, GA
  12. The Brookings InstitutionNonresident Senior Fellow, Metropolitan Policy Program2018 — 2025Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  13. Duke UniversityKeohane Distinguished Visiting Professorship2020 — 2022Durham, North Carolina, United States
  14. Morehouse CollegeProfessor of Entrepreneurship2018 — 2021Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  15. TechSquare LabsSenior Partner2015 — 2018Atlanta, Georgia
  16. PearsonFounding Publisher, eDNA Press, a Pearson Education | FT Press Alliance2012 — 2016New York City Metropolitan Area
  17. HearstExecutive In Charge of Diversity + Inclusion2013 — 2015Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  18. EFactor, Building Better Business.Cofounding Partner, Head of North America2008 — 2011San Francisco Bay Area
  19. OHM Business DevelopmentExecutive Member of the Board2008 — 2010
  20. Multicast Media Technologies | [Acquired by Kit Digital, Inc. (NASD: KITD) in 2010]Cofounder2000 — 2010Atlanta, GA

Education

  1. Tulane UniversityBachelor of Science, Psychology1991 — 1995
  2. Virginia Union UniversityDoctor of Ministry, Theology/Theological Studies2022 — 2024
  3. Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry UniversityMBA, Business Administration2000 — 2002
  4. Penn State College of MedicineMedicine1995 — 1999
  5. Frederick Douglass High SchoolDiploma, Science and Technology Magnet Curriculum1987 — 1991

Skills & more

Strategy99Leadership99Public Speaking99Management99Negotiation37Mentoring22Inclusive Innovation91Ecosystem Building86Angel Investing71Entrepreneurship99Start-ups99Strategic Partnerships99
+12 moreBusiness DevelopmentMarketingNew Business DevelopmentCorporate DevelopmentMarketing StrategyIntegrated MarketingDigital MediaTrainingMergers & AcquisitionsSocial MediaCoachingBusiness Strategy

Languages English

  • Stage 1 - Basic Course — CITI Program

From Rodney's professional profile.

Deals · 8

SoLo FundsSolo GP

via 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund · filed Oct 2018

GoodrSolo GP

via 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

KanarysSolo GP

via 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

OhubSolo GP

via 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

RheaplySolo GP

via 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

ZirtueSolo GP

via 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

MaC Venture CapitalSolo GP

via 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

Pullupon7ThSolo GP

via 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Rodney Sampson work?
Rodney Sampson is General Partner at 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund.
What does Rodney Sampson invest in?
Rodney Sampson invests in Climate Tech, Fintech, Future of Work, Impact & Social Good, SaaS.
What check size does Rodney Sampson write?
Rodney Sampson typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.

Same school

Also attended Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University4

Tony YangPortfolio Growth at Mucker CapitalMatthew WahlrabVenture Partner at Boutique Venture PartnersTelly RenfroeAdvisor at OUTPOST VENTURESFlavia AndradeInvestor at IDL Ventures

Also attended Frederick Douglass High School1

Kelvin MensahVenture Partner at EONXI

Shared employers

Also worked at NC Rural Center1

William J. (Bill) BynumFounder & CEO, Hope Credit Enterprise, Hope Credit Union, and Hope Policy Institute at Acumen America

Also worked at Draper Goren Holm3

Aly MadhavjiManaging Partner at Blockchain Founders FundAlon GorenInvestor at Draper Goren BlockchainMansoor MadhavjiPartner at Blockchain Founders Fund

Also worked at The Brookings Institution23

Mounisha AnumoluInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Pascual Cortes-MonroyPrincipal at NorthzonePaul JennyBoard Chair at CincyTechSteve SargeantSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsAndrew RubensteinInvestor at Shorewind CapitalSaad AnsariInvestor at Dash VC

+ 17 more

Also worked at Morehouse College1

Sydney HolnessInvestment Associate at Collab Capital