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Office Hours Recap:
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Session #1 - Andy Davis, Co-Founder of 10×10

Stage: Pre-Seed & Seed

Industry: Broad, with a focus on underrepresented founders building scalable technology companies across the UK, Africa, and the U.S.

Check Size: Typically $100K–$500K (through the 10×10 Fund and co-investment network)

How to Apply: Reach out to Andy directly on Linkedin

Key Takeaways from Session:

1. Start With Ecosystem, Not Ego: Andy emphasized that community comes before capital — great ecosystems produce great founders. His fund was born from years of hosting dinners and fostering collaboration among Black founders and investors.

2. Credibility Compounds: Founders earn trust through consistency and transparency. Andy advised founders to “show, not tell” by documenting wins, sharing progress, and being honest about challenges — that builds long-term investor confidence.

3. Purpose Drives Performance: The most investable founders are mission-aligned and authentic. Andy noted that investors can feel when your vision is real — when it’s tied to service and legacy, not just valuation.

Funding Resources:

💰 Resources of the Week:

HBCUniverse Brunch HTX - Pitch Comp - $2,500 | Deadline: 10/10/2025

The Tools Competition - Up To $300K | Deadline: 10/15/2025

NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant - $25K | Deadline: 11/1/2025

Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA) - $150K | Deadline: 11/3/2025

Techstars: NYC Accelerator - $220K | Deadline: 11/19/2025

Strategic Supply Chain Initiative - Up to $5M

Tulsa Remote - $10K | Rolling

💸 Alternative Funding Sources:

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Raise up to $5M in equity capital through a Community Round. Request information here.

Interested in 1 on 1 support from Darrel? In preparation for launching my own fund, I will be working 1 on 1 with select founders as an advisor. Interested founders can learn more and consider submitting their company here.

🎙️ Podcast of the Week: How to Get Rich (Without Luck, Talent, or a Trust Fund) | My First Million

Summary:
Host Shaan Puri breaks down four timeless money principles that anyone can use to build wealth — no trust fund or special talent required. He teaches how to master a money-making skill (selling, making, designing, or hunting), why you should stop renting your time and instead own equity, how to be impatient with action but patient with results, and how proximity to ambitious people accelerates success. Packed with real examples from MrBeast, Warren Buffett, and Steve Jobs, this episode delivers a clear blueprint for turning skill into freedom.

Why I recommend it:
This episode captures the mindset shift every founder and investor needs — that wealth isn’t an event, it’s a process. The lessons on consistency, long-term patience, and surrounding yourself with the right people are directly transferable to building faith-driven ventures. If you’ve ever wondered what separates those who wish for success from those who create it, this is your playbook. You can listen here.

✨ Inspiration

💬 Tweet of the Week

🎵 Song of the Week

🙏🏽 Scripture of the Week

That’s all for this week’s edition of The Good News Newsletter. We hope you found these insights valuable as you continue your journey to securing funding.

What’s next?

We are back this Friday with more investors!

​​For session #1 we have Ryan Pierce, Program Manager at Inspire Access.

For session #2 we have Chinwuba Eze-Sike, Investor at Behind Genius Ventures.

If interested in joining and/or pitching, please register here.

You can see the full list of past and future VCs on this Calendar.

Be on the lookout for our newsletter next week where we’ll bring you more actionable advice, resources, and success stories.

Let’s All, spread ‘The Good News’

Best,
Darrel Frater
Co-Founder
The Frater Family Foundation
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About TFFF: The Frater Family Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the family office of Darrel and Roselly Frater, dedicated to promoting human prosperity through entrepreneurship. To learn more, reach out to Darrel Frater directly.