Aniyia Williams's guest appearances

Aniyia Williams

Electric Runway Podcast

BE The Code

The Business of Fashion Podcast

The World of Work Podcast

Techpreneurs

Following the Gong, a Podcast of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State

Road to Repair

Benedict Evans

Kamala Harris

Diane Von Furstenberg

Karl Lagerfeld

Sam McKnight

Marc Jacobs

Karlie Kloss

Sinéad Burke

Emily Weiss

Tracee Ellis Ross

Scott Galloway

Eileen Fisher

Simon Sinek

Tommy Hilfiger

Jason Wachob

OwlTail

Guest Bio: Aniyia L. Williams ’07 Arts &amp; Architecture is a serial entrepreneur and inclusion advocate. She is a principle at the Omidyar Network after previously founding and serving as chief executive officer of Tinsel, executive director of Black and Brown Founders, and co-founding Zebras Unite. She previously held roles at Voxer and in the arts administration space. As an African-American woman in Silicon Valley, Williams is breaking down barriers for others now and in the future. She has also been featured in Forbes, Ebony, and many tech and fashion websites and publications; and speaks through the country on diversity in tech, fashion tech, and entrepreneurship/startups.  Williams has been the entrepreneur-in-residence for CODE2040, which also focuses on Black and Latinx Entrepreneurs and is powered by Google for Entrepreneurs. She is also a board member for Women’s Audio Mission. Aniyia graduated from Penn State’s College of Arts &amp; Architecture with a bachelors of art in music with honors, as well as minors in business and Italian after beginning her journey at Penn State Berks. Episode Specifics: In this episode, Aniyia shares her insights on: ·  Building an entrepreneurial spirit at a young age · Starting at a Commonwealth Campus and perspectives on the Bunton Waller Fellows program · “DIY-ing” a major from available programs when Penn State doesn’t have a major! · Getting involved in both student governments and in the performing arts · “Nerding out” by combining academic and personal interests and study abroad into the honors thesis · Working in arts fundraising and then moving into for-profit startups and then back into non-profit · Insights on the ups and downs of the startup ecosystem – and efforts to fix problems for Black &amp; Brown founders in tech · Making the leap to start a company after finding an unmet need in the market and learning along the way from idea to manufacturing to consumer · Creating spaces for others, especially women of color, to excel as founders and funders · Lots of practical advice for start-up founders · Thoughts on parenthood, especially as a founder ----- Schreyer Honors College Links: • Website • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • LinkedIn • Upcoming Events • Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment! • Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer • Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars • Join the Penn State Alumni Association ----- Credits &amp; Notes: This content is available in text form here. This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen ‘11 Lib (Schreyer). The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer. The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License. The theme music is “Conquest” by Geovane Bruno, accessed via Pixabay and used under Creative Commons License.

Guest Bio: Aniyia L. Williams ’07 Arts &amp; Architecture is a serial entrepreneur and inclusion advocate. She is a principle at the Omidyar Network after previously founding and serving as chief executive officer of Tinsel, executive director of Black and Brown Founders, and co-founding Zebras Unite. She previously held roles at Voxer and in the arts administration space. As an African-American woman in Silicon Valley, Williams is breaking down barriers for others now and in the future. She has also been featured in Forbes, Ebony, and many tech and fashion websites and publications; and speaks through the country on diversity in tech, fashion tech, and entrepreneurship/startups. Williams has been the entrepreneur-in-residence for CODE2040, which also focuses on Black and Latinx Entrepreneurs and is powered by Google for Entrepreneurs. She is also a board member for Women’s Audio Mission. Aniyia graduated from Penn State’s College of Arts &amp; Architecture with a bachelors of art in music with honors, as well as minors in business and Italian after beginning her journey at Penn State Berks. Episode Specifics: In this episode, Aniyia shares her insights on: · Building an entrepreneurial spirit at a young age · Starting at a Commonwealth Campus and perspectives on the Bunton Waller Fellows program · “DIY-ing” a major from available programs when Penn State doesn’t have a major! · Getting involved in both student governments and in the performing arts · “Nerding out” by combining academic and personal interests and study abroad into the honors thesis · Working in arts fundraising and then moving into for-profit startups and then back into non-profit · Insights on the ups and downs of the startup ecosystem – and efforts to fix problems for Black &amp; Brown founders in tech · Making the leap to start a company after finding an unmet need in the market and learning along the way from idea to manufacturing to consumer · Creating spaces for others, especially women of color, to excel as founders and funders · Lots of practical advice for start-up founders · Thoughts on parenthood, especially as a founder ----- Schreyer Honors College Links: • <a href="http://www.shc.psu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> • <a href="http://www.facebook.com/psushc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/pennstatehonors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> • <a href="http://www.instagram.com/psushc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> • <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/schreyer-honors-college/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> • <a href="http://www.shc.psu.edu/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Upcoming Events</a> • Scholars – Need Assistance? <a href="http://www.shc.psu.edu/appointments" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book an Appointment!</a> • Alumni – Learn Why and How to <a href="http://www.shc.psu.edu/alumni-friends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Volunteer</a> • <a href="http://www.raise.psu.edu/schreyer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make a Gift</a> to Benefit Schreyer Scholars • Join the <a href="http://www.alumni.psu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penn State Alumni Association</a> ----- Credits &amp; Notes: This content is available in text form <a href="https://schreyerhonorscollege-ftg.sounder.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen ‘11 Lib (Schreyer). The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer. The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via <a href="https://soundbible.com/about.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SoundBible</a> used under Creative Commons License. The theme music is “Conquest” by Geovane Bruno, accessed via <a href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-conquest-2839/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pixabay</a> and used under Creative Commons License.

FTG 0022 - Leveling the Playing Field for Start Ups with Founder & Funder Aniyia Williams '07

In this episode, your co-host Nikishka Iyengar talks to tech entrepreneur and ecosystem builder, Aniyia Williams about a framework they call ‘systems entrepreneurship’. Systems entrepreneurship directly addresses systemic inequities while building ecosystems and movements (rather than just companies or industries).Highlights:• The journey to becoming a systems entrepreneur and what it entails• The tech industry’s broken-ness as it relates to venture capital, and alternative financing tools• Building ecosystems of support for tech entrepreneurs of color• The importance of conflict resolution skills as a tool for a more liberated economy• Mutualism and re-building the social safety netFull episode details and transcript available here: https://www.theroadtorepair.com/season1/ep5-systems-entrepreneurship-and-mutualism-with-aniyia-williams

In this episode, your co-host Nikishka Iyengar talks to tech entrepreneur and ecosystem builder, Aniyia Williams about a framework they call ‘systems entrepreneurship’. Systems entrepreneurship directly addresses systemic inequities while building ecosystems and movements (rather than just companies or industries). Highlights:• The journey to becoming a systems entrepreneur and what it entails• The tech industry’s broken-ness as it relates to venture capital, and alternative financing tools• Building ecosystems of support for tech entrepreneurs of color• The importance of conflict resolution skills as a tool for a more liberated economy• Mutualism and re-building the social safety net Full episode details and transcript available here: <a href="https://www.theroadtorepair.com/season1/ep5-systems-entrepreneurship-and-mutualism-with-aniyia-williams" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theroadtorepair.com/season1/ep5-systems-entrepreneurship-and-mutualism-with-aniyia-williams</a>

Systems Entrepreneurship and Mutualism with Aniyia Williams

James and Jane are joined by Aniyia Williams, a co-founder of the Zebras Unite movement, to speak about what they're up to and why they want to change the world of start-up funding.

James and Jane are joined by Aniyia Williams, a co-founder of the Zebras Unite movement, to speak about what they're up to and why they want to change the world of start-up funding.

E086 - Zebras Unite (with Aniyia Williams)

 LONDON, United Kingdom — Aniyia Williams is ready for difficult conversations. The opera singer-turned-fashion tech entrepreneur has navigated systemic racism within corporate culture for years. And as companies slowly begin the process of dismantling policies and norms that harm Black people within them, Williams has a few ideas on where they go from here. “The biggest thing that gets in the way is self-interest,” Williams told BoF Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed in the latest edition of the BoF Podcast. “Discomfort is the key ingredient to getting to the other side.”  Self-examination is critical. “It starts with the blind spots,” Williams said. “You are going to find things you don’t like about yourself.” Companies should look to their own practises and corporate culture to understand who they benefit and what needs to change. You’re not going to hire your way to diversity, inclusion and equity. “What’s more important,” said Williams, is the environment that exists to support those people once they’re hired. Diversity and inclusion initiatives can only go so far, and it starts with senior leadership recognising the need to change both policies and company culture. “If the leadership isn’t buying into those ideals... I don't know how you can expect anyone else to,” Williams added. Act to make it true. Aside from social media posts and one-time donations, fashion companies need to push for a larger, longer-term change. Diversity and inclusion at its core is about creating shared realities that understand what each employee is facing. “What is our relationship to each other going to be and is it going to be as fair and equitable as it can be?” asked Williams. Related Articles:  When Your Corporate Diversity Strategy Isn’t Enough  How to Navigate the Workplace as a Minority Voice  How to Create an Inclusive WorkplaceWatch and listen to more #BoFLIVE conversations here. To contact The Business of Fashion with comments, questions, or speaker ideas please e-mail podcast@businessoffashion.com.   Sign up for BoF’s Daily Digest newsletter. Ready to become a BoF Professional? For a limited time, enjoy 25% discount on an annual membership, exclusively for podcast listeners. Simply, click here, select the Annual Package and use code PODCASTPRO at the checkout. For all sponsorship enquiries, it’s: advertising@businessoffashion.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

<a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/tags/countries/united-kingdom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LONDON, United Kingdom —</a> Aniyia Williams is ready for difficult conversations. The opera singer-turned-fashion tech entrepreneur has navigated systemic racism within corporate culture for years. And as companies slowly begin the process of dismantling policies and norms that harm Black people within them, Williams has a few ideas on where they go from here. “The biggest thing that gets in the way is self-interest,” Williams told BoF Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed in the latest edition of the BoF Podcast. “Discomfort is the key ingredient to getting to the other side.” <ul> <li>Self-examination is critical. “It starts with the blind spots,” Williams said. “You are going to find things you don’t like about yourself.” Companies should look to their own practises and corporate culture to understand who they benefit and what needs to change.</li> <li>You’re not going to hire your way to diversity, inclusion and equity. “What’s more important,” said Williams, is the environment that exists to support those people once they’re hired. Diversity and inclusion initiatives can only go so far, and it starts with senior leadership recognising the need to change both policies and company culture. “If the leadership isn’t buying into those ideals... I don't know how you can expect anyone else to,” Williams added.</li> <li>Act to make it true. Aside from social media posts and one-time donations, fashion companies need to push for a larger, longer-term change. Diversity and inclusion at its core is about creating shared realities that understand what each employee is facing. “What is our relationship to each other going to be and is it going to be as fair and equitable as it can be?” asked Williams.</li> </ul>Related Articles: <a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/professional/fashion-diversity-inclusion-corporate-strategies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> When Your Corporate Diversity Strategy Isn’t Enough</a> <a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/intelligence/how-to-navigate-workplace-bias-discrimination" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to Navigate the Workplace as a Minority Voice</a> <a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/professional/how-to-create-an-inclusive-workplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to Create an Inclusive Workplace</a>Watch and listen to more #BoFLIVE conversations <a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/tags/topics/bof-live" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. To contact <a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/organisations/the-business-of-fashion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Business of Fashion</a> with comments, questions, or speaker ideas please <a href="mailto:podcast@businessoffashion.com">e-mail podcast@businessoffashion.com</a>. Sign up for BoF’s <a href="http://bit.ly/BoFnews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daily Digest newsletter</a>. Ready to become a BoF Professional? For a limited time, enjoy 25% discount on an annual membership, exclusively for podcast listeners. Simply, click <a href="http://bit.ly/2xNP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, select the Annual Package and use code PODCASTPRO at the checkout. For all sponsorship enquiries, it’s: <a href="mailto:advertising@businessoffashion.com">advertising@businessoffashion.com</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aniyia Williams on Why Self-Examination Is Critical to Dismantling Racism in Fashion

Fashion tech journalist Amanda Cosco speaks with Aniyia Williams of Tinsel, makers of the Dipper Audio Necklace, a pair of bluetooth headphones that sound as good as they look. This San Francicso-based female founder says consumer electronics aren't designed with women in mind, but she's out to change that with a line of products that are both functional and fashionable.

Electric Runway Episode 53: Aniyia Williams - Headphones that Sound as Good as they Look

Tinsel Founder and CEO, Aniyia Williams chats with Silicon Valley, Tech Editor, Sequoia Blodgett about her experience building a hardware product, why you should generate revenue before seeking Venture Capital and how the birth of her child went viral.

BE The Code EP6: Aniyia Williams, Founder and CEO of Tinsel

Aniyia Williams is Founder and CEO of TINSEL, a creator of tech jewelry for women. She is also the Google for Entrepreneurs and CODE2040 Entrepreneur in Residence at Galvanize in San Francisco. This episode is powered by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center in support of the Google for Entrepreneurs Tech Hub network. Find out more about the EC and at ec.co. Techpreneurs is a production of Relationary Marketing. This episode was produced by Chuck Bryant and host Clark Buckner, with editing support from Jon Martz and music by Andrew Malone.

Aniyia Williams is Founder and CEO of TINSEL, a creator of tech jewelry for women. She is also the Google for Entrepreneurs and CODE2040 Entrepreneur in Residence at Galvanize in San Francisco. This episode is powered by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center in support of the Google for Entrepreneurs Tech Hub network. Find out more about the EC and at <a href="http://ec.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ec.co</a>. Techpreneurs is a production of Relationary Marketing. This episode was produced by Chuck Bryant and host Clark Buckner, with editing support from Jon Martz and music by Andrew Malone.