Big News! "Mechanical Bull" 2.0 - Riding into the Post-COVID Era

Hey fam,

I've got some exciting news to share with you all! The second edition of my Amazon bestselling book, "Mechanical Bull: How You Can Achieve Startup Success," has just hit the digital shelves, and I couldn't be more thrilled.

Let me tell you, when I first wrote this book back in 2019, I had no idea how much our world was about to change. That's why I've completely updated it to reflect the wild ride we've all been on since then. This new edition is all about thriving in our post-COVID reality. In a world where organizations like Hello Alice and Fearless Fund whose focus on expanding access to entrepreneurship are under attack, I believe it’s critical to place as many resources as possible in the hands of investors and founders who see a future where the best startups receive the capital they need to succeed.

My journey through the whirlwind world of Silicon Valley—launching three startups, securing over $2 million in venture capital, and becoming the first Black woman to have a tech startup acquired by a NASDAQ listed company—lays the foundation of this book. 

I’ve received a lot of great feedback from folks who’ve read the book and who’ve passed it to others. I wanted to make sure I answered even more questions and provided maximum resources for enterprising entrepreneurs and the investors who want to partner in driving their success. "Mechanical Bull" ventures into often uncharted territories, tackling head-on the systemic biases of gender and race in a landscape designed for a privileged few. From navigating the tricky waters of funding without a "friends and family" round to pinpointing the crucial team roles for your startup's triumph, this book is designed to support those paving their own unique paths in the entrepreneurial realm. 

What's new in "Mechanical Bull" 2.0:

• Fresh strategies for launching and scaling in today's topsy-turvy economy

• Real talk on how remote work is reshaping the startup ecosystem

• Insights on staying nimble when the world throws you curveballs (and we know it will!)

Don't worry, though - I've kept all the good stuff that made the first edition an Amazon bestseller in multiple categories:

• My unfiltered journey through Silicon Valley's ups and downs

• Hard-won wisdom on breaking through gender and racial barriers

• Advice on navigating investor relations and strategic partnerships 

• Why starting with your exit strategy in mind is so important to your end game

Oh, and for all you multitaskers out there (I see you!), "Mechanical Bull" is now an audiobook too. You can absorb all this goodness while you're commuting, working out, or just chilling at home.

Whether you're an investor looking for the next big thing, an entrepreneur with a world-changing idea, or an advocacy leader pushing for progress, I truly believe this book has something valuable for you.

Ready to grab your copy? Head over to Amazon or Audible and saddle up!

I can't wait to hear how you use "Mechanical Bull" to navigate our new business landscape. Your stories of resilience and innovation keep me going, so please, drop me a line and let me know how it's helping you make waves.

Let's keep breaking barriers and building a more inclusive business world, together!

All the best,

Cheryl Contee

CEO, The Impact Seat Foundation 

P.S. Your support means the world to me. It's because of you that I get to keep doing what I love - empowering historically excluded voices in the business world. Thank you for being on this journey with me!