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

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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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Your First Million: Why You Don’t Have to Be Born into a Legacy of Wealth to Leave One Behind

Your First Million: Why You Don’t Have to Be Born into a Legacy of Wealth to Leave One Behind

It's About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated into Your Greatest Advantage

It's About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated into Your Greatest Advantage

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  • 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 Availability 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.
  • What are the speaker fees for Arlan Hamilton

    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 Availability 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, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Arlan Hamilton’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked 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 Availability 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, unbiased 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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Founder of Backstage Capital, Venture Capitalist, Tech Inclusion Activist & Host of "Your First Million" Podcast

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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.

Arlan Hamilton Videos

  • How Arlan Hamilton Is Creating Opportunities For Underrepresented Founders
    Backstage Capital founder Arlan Hamilton joined the 2022 Forbes International Women's Day Celebration virtual event to discuss her journey from being...
  • Arlan Hamilton: About Damn Time
    Arlan Hamilton’s story is one made for the movies. In 2015, she was homeless, sleeping on the floors of the San Francisco airport, and dreaming of...
  • Arlan Hamilton | From Broke To Multi-Million Dollar Venture Capital Fund
    Arlan Hamilton had a career in the music industry when she realized women, people of color, and LGBT founders were underrepresented in Silicon...

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  • 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 Availability 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.
  • What are the speaker fees for Arlan Hamilton

    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 Availability 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, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Arlan Hamilton’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked 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 Availability 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, unbiased 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.

Arlan Hamilton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Arlan Hamilton for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. 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, Sallie Krawcheck, Daymond John and Dara Treseder. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Arlan Hamilton for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Arlan Hamilton Speaker Videos

  • How Arlan Hamilton Is Creating Opportunities For Underrepresented Founders
    Backstage Capital founder Arlan Hamilton joined the 2022 Forbes International Women's Day Celebration virtual event to discuss her journey from being homeless to investing in underrepresented...
    Arlan Hamilton: About Damn Time
    Arlan Hamilton’s story is one made for the movies. In 2015, she was homeless, sleeping on the floors of the San Francisco airport, and dreaming of making it big in the venture capital world. As a...
  • Arlan Hamilton | From Broke To Multi-Million Dollar Venture Capital Fund
    Arlan Hamilton had a career in the music industry when she realized women, people of color, and LGBT founders were underrepresented in Silicon Valley.
    Arlan Hamilton on Building Backstage Capital from the Ground Up | SXSW 2019
    Arlan Hamilton shares the story of how she built a venture fund from the ground up. She talks about the competitive advantage of diversity, scaling and managing a fully remote team, and investing in...
  • Breaking Rules While Breaking Ground - Arlan Hamilton
    Startup Grind Global Conference 2019 Three years ago, Arlan Hamilton sat in the balcony as an attendee at Startup Grind. Today, as one of the event's headlining speakers, she engaged in a very raw...
    Aisha Tyler and Arlan Hamilton | The 2019 MAKERS Conference
    Arlan Hamilton, Founder & CEO, Backstage Capital, talks to Aisha Tyler, actress, director, author and entrepreneur, about investing in companies led by underrepresented founders from the 2019...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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