This event is in the past.It took place on May 14, 2026 at 92NY.




Bet on yourself with Arlan Hamilton, the investor who went from homelessness to funding 200+ companies led by women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ founders. She'll share hard-won wisdom on resilience, failure, and building something from nothing.
Startup investing
Founder stories
Inspiring speaker
Career pivot
Tips
🎤Q&A follows the conversation
📖author of It's About Damn Time
💼founded Backstage Capital from scratch
Arlan Hamilton in Conversation: Betting on Your Future
Carnegie Hill




Bet on yourself with Arlan Hamilton, the investor who went from homelessness to funding 200+ companies led by women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ founders. She'll share hard-won wisdom on resilience, failure, and building something from nothing.
Startup investing
Founder stories
Inspiring speaker
Career pivot
Tips
🎤Q&A follows the conversation
📖author of It's About Damn Time
💼founded Backstage Capital from scratch
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