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‘The New Builders’ breaks stereotypes and broadens support for entrepreneurs

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21min 47sec
Courtesy Sistahbiz Global Network
Black women are among the fastest-growing groups of entrepreneurs in the country. Denver-based Sistahbiz Global Network provides coaching and financial help.

A new book argues there is a misperception about who the country's entrepreneurs really are and it contends that misperception is hindering economic growth.  Seth Levine is a partner and co-founder at the Boulder-based venture capital firm Foundry Group. He co-wrote "The New Builders." Makisha Boothe is founder of Denver-based Sistahbiz. It's a business accelerator for Black female entrepreneurs.