Arian Simone, is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, best-selling author, international speaker, and PR & marketing specialist. Simone received her MBA from Florida A&M University and has over 17 years of entrepreneurial experience, ranging from pioneering and growing a successful PR and marketing firm to founding the Fearless Platform in 2010 with a mission of inspiring entrepreneurial women. She has transitioned from working with billion-dollar corporate entertainment clients, such as Sony Pictures, Walt Disney, and Universal, to co-founding and operating the Fearless Fund, a venture capital fund investing in women of color led startup companies.