Ayana Parsons

Co-Founder of the Fearless Fund, the First Venture Capital Fund Created for Women of Color by Women of Color

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Ayana Parsons Biography

Ayana Parsons is an award-winning leadership expert, board & CEO advisor, public speaker, and serial entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the corporate world. She is the co-founder and former General Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Fearless Funds, the first venture capital fund built by women of color for women of color-led businesses.

Over the course of her career, Parsons has held a number of entrepreneurial and corporate roles leading businesses, teams and individuals in the U.S. and abroad at Korn Ferry, Heidrick and Struggles, Procter and Gamble, and Kimberly-Clark. She and her husband co-founded management consulting firm Yardstick Management, which was acquired in 2023.

Parsons has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and a Master of Business Administration, both from Florida A&M University. She completed Executive Leadership Programs at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Smith College in Massachusetts, and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

Ayana Parsons Videos

  • Ayana Parsons - Forbes Talks
    Ayana Parsons joins Ali Jackson-Jolley with Forbes Talks to discuss how DEI has been weaponized, and what this means for equity in America.

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    Ayana Parsons is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Female Leadership, Finance, Leadership, Venture Capital, Women.
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Ayana Parsons is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Ayana Parsons for your event is available upon request. Ayana Parsons generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kimberly Bryant, Alena Analeigh, Deanna Singh, Viola Llewellyn and Jamira Burley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ayana Parsons for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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