About

Arian Simone is an accomplished entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, best-selling author, and highly sought-after international speaker. She is widely recognized as a trailblazer in her industry, making significant contributions and empowering others along the way.

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Arian is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Fearless Fund, a groundbreaking venture capital fund that is the first Venture Capital Fund built for WOC by WOC with a focus on investing in pre-seed, seed level, and series A financing which includes institutional investors such as J.P. Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Mastercard, Ally Bank, and more. 

 

With an MBA from Florida A&M University, Arian has demonstrated her expertise and acumen in strategic business management. She established a highly successful public relations and marketing firm, boasting an impressive portfolio of billion-dollar corporate clients including Sony Pictures, Walt Disney, Universal, and other renowned Hollywood studios.

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Recognized for her exceptional ability to guide strategic growth and increase company value, Arian's remarkable resilience and achievements led to her appointment to the Board of Directors

for the esteemed Steve Madden Company. Her invaluable insights also extend to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, where she actively serves on the board, as well as advisory

roles for Amazon and Mastercard.

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Beyond her professional endeavors, Arian has embraced a regal role as the Queen of Dawa Grand Bereby in Côte D'Ivoire. In this capacity, she collaborates closely with Ivorian government officials to improve the welfare and uplift the lives of the people in her region.

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Arian's impact and influence have garnered widespread recognition, with Entrepreneur Magazine naming her as one of the "100 Women of Impact." Her unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for women of color and her exceptional achievements in various fields

truly set her apart as a dynamic and inspiring leader.