Looking For The Exit

<p>In this episode of <i>Looking For The Exit</i>, we’re joined by Preston James II — Co-Founder and CEO of DivInc — to explore how he's breaking down barriers for underrepresented founders in tech. With over 30 years of experience spanning engineering, product, and executive leadership, Preston shares how DivInc is reshaping the startup landscape by building inclusive innovation ecosystems. From launching accelerators to challenging the status quo, Preston James II offers powerful insights into how we build a more equitable future in venture.</p>

<p>Tech to Transform explores the power of innovation to tackle society’s biggest challenges. In this episode of <i>Looking For The Exit</i>, Clarence Wooten—Director and Entrepreneur in Residence at Alphabet’s moonshot factory, X—shares lessons from his remarkable journey building and exiting multiple startups, pioneering enterprise tech, and now developing radical solutions at the frontiers of AI, SaaS, and blockchain. From his early exits to his work at Google X, Clarence offers practical insights into building technology with impact, leading with vision, and changing the complexion of tech for the next generation.</p>

<p>Finding Your Niche explores the journey of carving out space in competitive markets by solving unique problems. In this episode of <i>Looking For The Exit</i>, host Charles Morgan speaks with Jamar Williams, founder of PromoDrone—an aerial drone platform built for experiential marketing. Jamar shares how identifying an underserved opportunity at the intersection of drone tech and consumer engagement helped him pioneer a brand-new category. From leadership lessons to market differentiation, this episode offers actionable insights for founders looking to stand out and scale.</p>

<p>Bridging The Funding Gap dives into the structural barriers and opportunities shaping early-stage funding for underestimated founders. In this episode of <i>Looking For The Exit</i>, host Charles Morgan sits down with Khadijah Robinson—former tech CEO, attorney, and now General Partner at Fictive Ventures—to discuss how her work is helping level the playing field for Black-led, tech-enabled startups. From her days leading complex legal cases to selling her own startup, Khadijah brings a sharp, strategic lens to the capital access conversation. Tune in for practical insights on how founders can navigate early-stage capital, and what investors can do to truly bridge the gap.</p>

<p>The New Rules to Investing in Early Stage AI explores how emerging technologies are reshaping the way investors identify and fund startups. In this episode of <i>Looking For The Exit</i>, host Charles Morgan is joined by Grace Gong—angel investor, media founder, and host of two top-ranked VC podcasts. Grace shares what she’s learned from conversations with leading investors, unicorn founders, and big tech execs, and unpacks the critical trends defining early-stage AI investing today. Whether you're a founder seeking funding or an investor chasing the next wave, this episode offers insights on what’s working—and what’s next.</p>