Arlan Hamilton

Arlan Hamilton

Keynote Speaker: Founder of Backstage Capital, Venture Capitalist, Tech Inclusion Activist & Host of "Your First Million" Podcast

Arlan Hamilton Biography

Arlan Hamilton is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBTQ+. Started from scratch in 2015, Backstage has now raised nearly $30 million and invested in more than 180 startup companies led by underestimated founders. In 2018, they launched a four-city accelerator program in Los Angeles, Detroit, Philadelphia, and London.

Hamilton is the author of "It's About Damn Time," an inspirational and tactical business book for budding entrepreneurs and aspiring investors. She hosts the popular podcast, "Your First Million;" has been featured on CNN, PBS, and others; and in 2019 became the first Black woman to have an entirely devoted episode of Emily Chang's Bloomberg 1.0.

In October 2018, Hamilton was featured on the cover of Fast Company magazine as the first Black woman non-celebrity to do so (following Oprah, Serena, and Beyonce).

In 2019, Hamilton and her mother, Mrs. Earline Butler-Sims, announced their new scholarship program, which kicked off with Oxford University's first-ever undergraduate scholarship for a Black student, as well as a commitment to fund a full-ride scholarship for a Psychology student at Mrs. Sims' alma mater, HBCU Dillard University.

Hamilton's favorite TV show is "General Hospital," and her favorite musician is Janet Jackson.

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Arlan Hamilton Speaking Topics

Write Your Own Headlines

Arlan Hamilton, the founder at Backstage Capital and HireRunner.co, is a serial entrepreneur, author of “It’s About Damn Time," and master multi-tasker. Despite not having a background in finance or venture capital, she has raised millions of dollars in funding for over 200 companies and has become a leading advocate for diversity and inclusion. Hear her remarkable journey from homelessness to successful venture capitalist and entrepreneur, and be prepared to be inspired to write your own headlines.

Being the Change You Want to See

Breaking Rules While Breaking Ground

Launching Startups with Humanity

Black Women in Tech

Arlan Hamilton Videos

How Arlan Hamilton Is Creating Opportunities For Underrepresented Founders
Arlan Hamilton: About Damn Time
Arlan Hamilton | From Broke To Multi-Million Dollar Venture Capital Fund

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What topics does Arlan Hamilton speak about?

Arlan Hamilton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Diversity & Inclusion, LGBTQ, Authors, Social Activism, Black History Month, Technology, Female Leadership, Empowerment, Women in Business, Influential Women, Inspirational, Women, Women's Health, Business, Podcast Hosts, Modern Media, Black Heritage, Motivational, Gender Equality, Culture, Personal Growth, Leadership, Virtual, Business Leadership, Social Justice, Executive Leadership, Thought Leadership and Overcoming Adversity.

Where does Arlan Hamilton travel from?

Arlan Hamilton generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Arlan Hamilton?

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Arlan Hamilton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Finance, Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Arlan Hamilton for live events is $100,000 - $200,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Arlan Hamilton generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carla Harris, Cynthia Marshall and Sallie Krawcheck. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Arlan Hamilton for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/11/2024.

Arlan Hamilton Speaking Topics

  • Write Your Own Headlines

    Arlan Hamilton, the founder at Backstage Capital and HireRunner.co, is a serial entrepreneur, author of “It’s About Damn Time," and master multi-tasker. Despite not having a background in finance or venture capital, she has raised millions of dollars in funding for over 200 companies and has become a leading advocate for diversity and inclusion. Hear her remarkable journey from homelessness to successful venture capitalist and entrepreneur, and be prepared to be inspired to write your own headlines.

  • Being the Change You Want to See

  • Breaking Rules While Breaking Ground

  • Launching Startups with Humanity

  • Black Women in Tech

Arlan Hamilton Videos

How Arlan Hamilton Is Creating Opportunities For Underrepresented Founders
Arlan Hamilton: About Damn Time
Arlan Hamilton | From Broke To Multi-Million Dollar Venture Capital Fund
Arlan Hamilton on Building Backstage Capital from the Ground Up | SXSW 2019
Breaking Rules While Breaking Ground - Arlan Hamilton

Arlan Hamilton Reviews

  • Rackspace Technology - Aug 02 2021

  • Everything was great, as always! Thank you!
    Hudson River Trading LLC - Mar 08 2021

  • UKG - Mar 01 2021

  • You all were AMAZING! I cannot think of 1 thing that you could have done better. THANK YOU! You all went above and beyond at every step of the way.
    Innovate Raleigh - Nov 12 2018

Arlan Hamilton News

  • How do I book Arlan Hamilton to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Arlan Hamilton for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Arlan Hamilton, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Arlan Hamilton or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Arlan Hamilton for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Arlan Hamilton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Arlan Hamilton are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Arlan Hamilton, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Arlan Hamilton speak about?

  • Where does Arlan Hamilton travel from?

    Arlan Hamilton generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Arlan Hamilton?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Arlan Hamilton for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Arlan Hamilton for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Arlan Hamilton or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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