ARIAN SIMONE
ARIAN SIMONE
FEARLESSLY
LEADING global CHANGE
As a Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur, Ivorian Queen, Philanthropist, Author, and Board Director, my life is a testament to resilience, empowerment, and the transformative power of fearless leadership.
After receiving my MBA from Florida A&M University, I set out on a path that would see me disrupt the business world. My entrepreneurial spirit led me to found a successful PR and marketing firm, where I managed billion-dollar corporate clients like Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Walt Disney Pictures.
In 2010, I launched Fearless Magazine and the Fearless Platform, aiming to inspire millennial entrepreneurial women. My work quickly gained traction, and I became a recognized figure in the entertainment and business industries.
As the Founding Partner and CEO of the Fearless Fund, I have had the honor of leading the first venture capital fund designed by women of color for women of color, focusing on pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments. The fund has attracted prominent institutional investors such as J.P. Morgan Chase, Bank of America, and Mastercard, demonstrating the power and potential of investing in diverse founders.
Today, as the Queen Wa of the Village of Dawa Grand Bereby in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa, I collaborate with the Ivorian government to uplift under-resourced communities and drive sustainable development.
Through every experience, I remain committed to my fearless pursuit of justice, empowerment, and progress.
IMPACT
PIONEERING VENTURE CAPITAL FOR women OF COLOR
As the Founding Partner and CEO of the Fearless Fund, I’m pioneering a new era of venture capital dedicated to women of color. The Fearless Fund addresses the glaring disparities in VC funding, with less than 1% going to businesses founded by women of color. By securing investments from major institutions like J.P. Morgan Chase and Mastercard, I’m creating opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs to thrive.
INTERNATIONAL impact
My impact extends beyond the business world. Through the Queen Arian Simone Royal Foundation, we’ve built educational and residential infrastructure, provided essential technology, and empowered local economies.
A STORIED CAREER OF powerful CHANGE
2003
B.S. and MBA from Florida A&M University
2010
Launched Fearless Magazine and the Fearless Platform
2015
Authored my first book, My Fabulous & Fearless Journey: From Homeless to Hollywood
2016
Launched Arian Simone PR Marketing
2018
Co-Founded Fearless Fund to help women of color-led businesses thrive
2019
Authored my second book, Fearless Faith and Hustle
2020
Authored my third book, The Fearless Money Mindset: Broke Doesn't Scare Me
2022
January: Announced as Board Director for Steve Madden
October: Crowned Queen Wa of the Village of Dawa Grand Bereby in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa and opened The Arian Simone Fearless Leadership Academy
2023
August: American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) filed lawsuit against Fearless Fund and Fearless Foundation (full lawsuit)
2024
February: Named one of Time Magazine’s “Closers” for my work with the Fearless Fund
June: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit blocked a Black-owned venture capitalist firm from awarding grants exclusively to Black women entrepreneurs
Always
Continuing to fight for economic justice & empower women around the world to live fearlessly