Ep. 66 Legal Insights for Under Resourced Entrepreneurs with Dar’shun Kendrick
8/19/25
Curious how to navigate the entrepreneurial grind with intention? Ready to secure funding and build a legal foundation for your business? Dar’shun Kendrick, founder of Kairos Capital Legal Advisors, LLC, is here to offer expert legal counsel and capital raising services for entrepreneurs. From capital raising to establishing a solid legal foundation, Dar’shun breaks down the importance of building a strong team, having patience while fundraising, and strategic community building. Discover how to avoid common legal mistakes and use your networks to create an impactful business that thrives.
In This Episode
- (00:00) Intro: The legal side of capital
- (04:38) Dar’shun discusses legal support for entrepreneurs
- (05:37) Establishing a legal foundation for your business
- (06:42) Key qualities to look for in an attorney when raising capital
- (07:55) Creating 100 millionaires by 2032 to close the racial wealth gap
- (11:01) Introduction and invitation to the DO GOOD X’s Mastermind Community
- (13:52) Partnering with like community organizations to share resources for impactful business growth
- (16:00) Dar’shun shares strategies for building investor relationships
Key Takeaways
- Dar’shun Kendrick emphasizes that under-resourced entrepreneurs must assemble a reliable team to execute their business vision. A solid community and legal foundation are critical to attract investors and avoid the pitfalls of the entrepreneurial grind during capital raising.
- Capital raising is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay patient and strategic, using purpose-driven networks to build trust and enhance impactful entrepreneurship success.
- Kendrick’s “Tupperware bowl” approach encourages entrepreneurs to start with close connections and expand their community for capital raising. This purpose-driven strategy fosters a supportive business ecosystem for long-term, impactful growth.
About The Hosts
Kimberly R. Daniel
Kimberly R. Daniel empowers entrepreneurs and organizations to make a positive impact. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience in developing and leading communications efforts, she is committed to creating effective processes and authentic, “sticky” community-centered brands.
In addition, Kimberly has nearly ten years of experience as a certified life coach. She has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship with a focus on social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).
She is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good in any aspect of her work.
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Stephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and the creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X. This community provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
He is an organizational change strategist and leadership development specialist focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work purposefully. Stephen co-authored "Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose" (2020) and "A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation" (2021).
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