Alexandra Olson

Alexandra Olson

June 25, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Co-Funder of Embattled Venture Capital Firm Fearless Fund Steps Down as COO

The announcement came about three weeks after a federal appeals court panel ordered the suspension of a grant contest for Black women business owners run by the Fearless Fund's foundation arm.

By Alexandra Olson | The Associated Press

3 minute read

June 17, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Federal Rules to Accommodate Abortions for Workers

District Judge D.P. Marshall Jr. of the Eastern District of Arkansas denied the request from 17 states, including Georgia, for a nationwide preliminary injunction on federal rules which are scheduled to go into effect on Tuesday.

By Claire Savage and Alexandra Olson | The Associated Press

4 minute read

March 07, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Atlanta Group Eyes Texas Ruling That U.S. Minority Business Agency Must Serve All Races

Arian Simone, CEO of the Fearless Fund, an Atlanta-based group that has brought similar litigation, is among those criticizing what she called dwindling corporate commitment to equity programs in the face of the growing legal challenges.

By Alexandra Olson | The Associated Press

6 minute read

October 02, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Grant Program for Black Women Entrepreneurs Blocked by Eleventh Circuit

In a statement Sunday, the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund said it would comply with the order but remained confident of ultimately prevailing in the lawsuit.

By Alexandra Olson | The Associated Press

3 minute read

September 21, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Small Venture Capital Player Becomes a Symbol in the Fight Over Corporate Diversity Policies

The Fearless Fund, an Atlanta-based firm, has invested nearly $27 million in some 40 businesses led by women of color since launching in 2019, and awarded another $3.7 million in grants. Collectively, those businesses employ about 540 people, up from 250 at the time of investment, according to its "impact report," released Wednesday.

By Alexandra Olson | The Associated Press

5 minute read

February 03, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Venezuela's UN Envoy: Not Concerned About US Investigations

Venezuela's ambassador to the United Nations dismissed the possibility of cooperating with U.S. investigations into billion-dollar bribery schemes that allegedly occurred at the country's state-run oil company while he was in charge.

By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press

4 minute read


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