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Kathleen Martin
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As the Founder and CEO of Peerro, a career pathway management system that connects employers, schools, training organizations, governments and non-profits via one platform, Dr. Rachel Angel doesn’t work to make a living, she lives to work.
However growing up in an entrepreneurial household and witnessing her parents struggle to make ends meet, being self-employed left little to be desired. She quickly discovered that becoming a profitable entrepreneur extended far beyond the strength of having a solid idea.
Angel says, “We exist to provide access as well as actionable instruction and education to individuals seeking a seat at the proverbial table. I’m genuinely inspired by all the ways sharing just a small bit of information can help change the course of a person’s life journey. The way I see it, when one of us wins, we all win.”
Making the world a better place is a fundamental part of everyday business at Peerro.
Through passion and purpose, Dr. Angel was able to raise $1.3 million in capital from investors that believed in her vision. Her value proposition for providing a more efficient system for employment candidates and related services was further validated when Franklin County, the largest district in the state of Ohio, began using Peerro’s software.
Continue reading: https://www.blackenterprise.com/meet-the-woman-who-raised-1-3-million-to-develop-a-career-pathway-app-for-students-of-color/
However growing up in an entrepreneurial household and witnessing her parents struggle to make ends meet, being self-employed left little to be desired. She quickly discovered that becoming a profitable entrepreneur extended far beyond the strength of having a solid idea.
Angel says, “We exist to provide access as well as actionable instruction and education to individuals seeking a seat at the proverbial table. I’m genuinely inspired by all the ways sharing just a small bit of information can help change the course of a person’s life journey. The way I see it, when one of us wins, we all win.”
Making the world a better place is a fundamental part of everyday business at Peerro.
Through passion and purpose, Dr. Angel was able to raise $1.3 million in capital from investors that believed in her vision. Her value proposition for providing a more efficient system for employment candidates and related services was further validated when Franklin County, the largest district in the state of Ohio, began using Peerro’s software.
Continue reading: https://www.blackenterprise.com/meet-the-woman-who-raised-1-3-million-to-develop-a-career-pathway-app-for-students-of-color/
