STARTUP STORIES

Founder Experiences Building Tech Companies for All While Elevating Diverse Communities

WHAT READERS SAY

Marlon Thompson

Founder, Future Capital

I’ve worked with Christopher for many years now and his ability to thread the needle between economic inclusion, venture capital and community is something I hold in high regard. One of favourite thought partners, Christopher is a breath of fresh air in the VC industry

Martin Freeman

Managing Consultant, Guidehouse

In an ecosystem that can often make you feel like you’re on the outside, Chris' work opens doors for all who are curious to learn and be challenged. Startup Stories is a testament to that.

Jacob Aladejobi

Information Tech Leader

Howard University

This book is perfect if you're stepping into entrepreneurship and looking to grasp its fundamentals. Similarly, this book is a valuable resource for established entrepreneurs aiming to enhance their expertise. It offers knowledge akin to an accelerated MBA, explicitly tailored for entrepreneurial minds.

Ashima Chopra, Esq.

Investment Program Manager, Spring Activator VC

This book is perfect if you're stepping into entrepreneurship and looking to grasp its fundamentals. Similarly, this book is a valuable resource for established entrepreneurs aiming to enhance their expertise. It offers knowledge akin to an accelerated MBA, explicitly tailored for entrepreneurial minds.

CASE STUDY OVERVIEW

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CASE STUDY 1

Solving the Problem of Finding Your Favorite Food During a Pandemic

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CASE STUDY 2

The Mindset Shift Problem When Creating a New Consumer Behavior

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CASE STUDY 3

The Problem of Proving an Initial Concept and Expansion

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CASE STUDY 4

The Problem of Supporting and Funding First-Time Founders

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CASE STUDY 5

The Problem of Creator Payments Where FinTech

Meets Crowd Marketing

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CASE STUDY 6

The Problem of Engaging a Billion Dollar Customer Segment a Niche Product Expansion

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CASE STUDY 7

The Problem of Finding Culturally Inspired Eyewear

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Christopher King

A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR

Designed to foster greater critical thinking and decision-making skills, Startup Stories is an excellent resource for independent learners, courses, and programs in business administration, entrepreneurship, strategic management, marketing, and organizational behavior.

AUTHOR CAREER BIOGRAPHY

Christopher C. King, M.P.A, M.B.A. is a venture partner, startup investor, activist entrepreneur, adjunct professor, and author recognized by Black Enterprise, Disrupt Magazine, Village Capital, and the National Institute of Health. He is Managing Partner at Theo Advisors, a consultancy and advisory network built for diverse founders, and the CEO of WAM Academy.

During the pandemic, King became active as an angel investor with a portfolio of startup investments managed by Theo Wealth Co, which he founded in 2021. He also served as a mentor in Techstars and a designer in the Angel Syndicate Community via 4.0 philanthropies. For his impact work, he was inducted into the Wisdom Council by W4H; a global impact community recognized in Istanbul, Turkey during their annual executive convening. Locally, he sits on the board of Urban Ed, a nonprofit certification program for tech careers in southeast Washington, DC. In his studies, he earned an M.P.A. from Baruch College and an M.B.A. in Information Systems from Howard University’s School of Business. He also holds a bachelors with honors distinction from the University at Albany, Rockefeller School of Public Policy. King lives outside of Washington, DC. He is currently learning software engineering, loves spending time with friends and his growing family, self care, nature, and road trips.

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