Tiana T. | Entrepreneurship Coach

Tiana T.

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Forbes 30U30 VC | Startup & Small Biz Advisor | Helping You Grow

Studied at Morehouse College

Works at Tukes & Company

Available Tuesday at 10:00 AM UTC

Protected by the Leland Experience Guarantee

Available Tuesday at 10:00 AM UTC

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Tiana’s Entrepreneurship Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Executive

100+ people coached for Entrepreneurship

Tiana has helped clients get into these companies:

Former elite college professor of entrepreneurship, bringing a rich background in founding, scaling, and advising both mission-driven small businesses and venture-backed startups. I combine deep operational experience with a sharp strategic lens, honed across roles as a journalist, consultant, founder, and impact investor. My work sits at the intersection of purpose and performance—supporting early-stage entrepreneurs, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, in building resilient, revenue-generating companies that create lasting value. Whether you're refining your pitch, navigating fundraising, or building systems for growth, I bring tailored, candid guidance rooted in real-world insight—and a genuine passion for seeing you win.

Tiana can help with:

Fundraising

Ideation

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About Tiana

Tiana Tukes is an American businesswoman, academic, and humanitarian whose career bridges capital, culture, and change. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the first trans woman of color in venture capital, she has advised Silicon Valley firms, co-founded a nonprofit advancing LGBTQ investors, and taught at Spelman College, where she received the June Jordan Faculty & Staff Award. Formerly a public appointee in the City of Atlanta, she has contributed to civic initiatives focused on inclusive economic growth. Tiana began her career as a journalist at Black Enterprise and The Huffington Post, and graduated with high Latin honors from Morehouse College, where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and recognized as an HBCU All-Star by The White House.

Why do I coach?

Everyone deserves a champion—someone who sees their potential clearly, even when they’re still finding their footing. I coach to be that steady, encouraging presence in my clients’ lives. Whether they’re launching a new venture, navigating a career pivot, or stepping into leadership, I’m there to amplify their vision, celebrate their wins, and help them move with clarity and confidence. Witnessing their growth and success is one of the greatest joys in my life.