Where does Rodney Sampson work?

Rodney Sampson is Managing General Partner at 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund.

What check size does Rodney Sampson write?

Rodney Sampson typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.

What companies has Rodney Sampson invested in?

Investments tracked here include FreshAddress, Laminar Global, Musicbuk.

Where did Rodney Sampson go to school?

Rodney Sampson studied at Tulane University (Bachelor of Science, Psychology); Virginia Union University (Doctor of Ministry, Theology/Theological Studies); Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University (MBA, Business Administration).

Rodney Sampson

Investor

Managing General Partner at 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

United States

Writes $1M – $3M checks

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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

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

Skills & more

Strategy99Leadership99Public Speaking99Management99Negotiation37Mentoring22Inclusive Innovation91Ecosystem Building86Angel Investing71Entrepreneurship99Start-ups99Strategic Partnerships99

+12 more

Business 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

RheaplySolo GP

via 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund · filed Feb 2021

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

MaC Venture CapitalSolo GP

via 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

OhubSolo GP

via 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

ZirtueSolo GP

via 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

Pullupon7ThSolo GP

via 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

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Other disclosed investments

Investor

FreshAddressLaminar GlobalMusicbuk

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Colleagues at 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

Dane Simmons

Managing Partner at 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

Dayveon Ross

General Partner at 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

Heather Hiles

General Partner at 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

Justin Sampson

Chief of Staff at 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

Robert Franlin III

Venture Partner at 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rodney Sampson?: 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.
Where does Rodney Sampson work?: Rodney Sampson is Managing 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.
What companies has Rodney Sampson invested in?: Investments tracked here include FreshAddress, Laminar Global, Musicbuk.
Where did Rodney Sampson go to school?: Rodney Sampson studied at Tulane University (Bachelor of Science, Psychology); Virginia Union University (Doctor of Ministry, Theology/Theological Studies); Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University (MBA, Business Administration).