Having been an entrepreneur and founder for over 20 years, I have read my fair share of business books but Build The Damn Thing is like nothing else I've read! Kathryn's honest insights and 'tell it like it is' approach to building is not only refreshing...it's necessary; especially in a time when so much is at stake. I greatly appreciate the attention to principles typically glossed over-or completely ignored-in most books about entrepreneurship, like the importance of core values. That, for me, makes Build The Damn Thing a must-read for any aspiring startup founder grounded in commitment and responsibility.

-- Diana Verde Nieto, founder and CEO of Positive Luxury

An inspiring and galvanising guide to starting a business for anyone who finds themselves on the outside trying to break in. Filled with motivating and practical advice, this is a must read for every aspiring entrepreneur. -- Kanya King, founder of MOBO

Hard earned knowledge, practical advice and an authentic engaging style combine to make this business building primer a must read for both wantrepreneurs and early stage business builders. The author's enthusiastic mantra "you got this" is a timely rallying cry for all of us. I plan to continue building the damn thing. -- Eric Collins, author of We Don't Need Permission

A guide to compete against the odds! What you might perceive to be a negative attribute, could very well be your superpower! -- Bianca Miller-Cole, Founder and CEO of The Be Group and author of Self-Made and The Business Survival Kit

Kathryn has done an incredible job breaking down the steps of how any entrepreneur can be successful on this business journey with practical and tangle steps. Such an easy read which I'm sure will help so many achieve their goals in business - great book! -- Byron Cole, author of Self-Made and The Business Survival Kit

Kathryn Finney, named by Inc Magazine as one of the 'Most Influential Women in Tech', is a Yale-trained Epidemiologist, visionary entrepreneur, startup champion and author. Currently CEO of Genius Child and General Partner of the Greenhouse Venture Fund, Kathryn has paved the way for Black women in business. After founding and selling The Budget Fashionista, she became one of the first Black women to have a successful seven-figure startup exit. Prior to this, Kathryn held the role of CEO of the revolutionary social enterprise digitalundivided, focued on empowering Black women to own their work.