Let's face it; the world is not a meritocracy. Those who come from money, go to elite schools and have connections start with a leg up. "These identities can get you into doors," said Kathryn Finney, author of Build the Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business If You're Not a Rich White Guy. Everyone else—BIPOC, women, and people from lower socio-economic classes—hasn't got the same access. READ MORE