In this episode of So Ambitious podcast, Jeff Johnson unpacks one of the hardest truths about entrepreneurship and access to capital: not all founders are viewed through the same lens. For many white founders, investors often see familiarity, shared identity, and even reflections of their own families. But for many Black founders, the relationship is too often transactional, where humanity, trust, and grace are replaced by pressure to immediately prove ROI. This conversation challenges how we think about investment, founder identity, and the hidden dynamics shaping who gets supported, believed in, and given room to grow. Because access to capital is never just about business. It’s also about perception, proximity, and who is seen as worthy of long-term belief. #SoAmbitious #BlackAmbition #JeffJohnson #VentureCapital #BlackFounders #Entrepreneurship