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The Pathfinders

By: Ansarada
  • Summary

  • The Pathfinders series is dedicated to dealmakers and trailblazers. We uncover and tap into stories of modern dealmakers carving paths forward. A Pathfinder is a person who is a leader, a transformer, an innovator, a rainmaker – an M&A legend. A person illustrating the journey to success. They have accomplished the path from grit to greatness. We discover the career stories and business path. Unveiling the challenges, the mess-ups and lessons learned, the big movers, big deals and celebration meals. The Pathfinders is presented by Ansarada. It is our mission to empower people to carve their own paths and turn an opportunity into a winning outcome. Hosted by former NFL player, investor, and entrepreneur Dhani Jones.
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Episodes
  • Jason Wood - The Path to Making A Difference
    Jan 5 2024

    Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada. On this episode, host Dhani Jones is speaking with the Managing Director of the Next Level Fund at Morgan Stanley. This impact-focused private equity business focuses on early-stage investments in women-led enterprises and enterprises with underrepresented founders. With over 20 years of direct investment and advisory experience across asset classes and sectors, Jason has a wealth of knowledge to share and he joins Dhani to talk all about the Next Level Fund, what he’s learned from his decades of experience, and of course – the art of dealmaking.  So press play and join us for this insightful episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.

    You can learn more about Next Level Fund here, and you can follow Jason on LinkedIn here.  

    Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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    32 mins
  • Damien Dwin - The Path to Paying It Forward
    Oct 24 2023

    Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada. On this episode, host Dhani Jones is speaking with the Founder and CEO of Lafayette Square, Damien Dwin!  Lafayette Square is a model investment platform that deploys services-backed capital to local communities, independent businesses, and diverse investors. Before Lafayette Square, Damien held roles at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, and was Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Brightwood Capital Advisors. Damien serves on the boards of the Vera Institute of Justice, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, as well as more organizations. Damien joins Dhani to discuss the negotiation he’s most proud of, the importance of place-based investing, why paying it forward is so critical, and of course, the art of dealmaking. Join us for this insightful episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.

    You can learn more about Lafayette Square here, and you can follow Damien on LinkedIn here.  

    Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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    • Facebook @AnsaradaPlatform
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Luke Cooper - How To Make An Exit
    Apr 25 2023

    Welcome back to another episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada. On this episode, host Dhani Jones is speaking with the Founding General Partner and Managing Director at Latimer Ventures, Luke Cooper! Latimer Ventures is a VC firm dedicated to helping Black and Hispanic Founders build and exit. Before Latimer, Luke founded and exited two companies, to Fortune 300 acquirers. Luke joins Dhani to discuss his life journey, the advice he gives to the founders he works with, and what defines his dealmaking mindset. Join us for this fascinating episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.

    You can learn more about Latimer Ventures here, and you can follow Luke on LinkedIn here.  

    Don’t forget you can also follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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    • Twitter @ansarada
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    • Instagram @ansarada_

    Presented by Ansarada

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    49 mins

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