“I want to help be more efficient and effective,” Angel told Lifewire in a phone interview.
“I saw challenges that were beyond the control of the kids.
The company also helps job seekers get certifications, connect with mentors, and more.
Rachel Angel.Cherie Arvae
Despite raising funds, Angel said it’s still been a struggle to do it as a minority founder.
She said she often had imposter syndrome when walking into certain rooms because of her skin color.
“It’s really interesting looking at funding dynamics.
Rachel Angel.Cherie Arvae
Angel also said biases and lack of access to resources translate across the board for minority entrepreneurs.
Looking ahead, Angel said she wants to saturate the state of Ohio through Peerro’s work.
“We have to check that the pathways are robust,” Angel said.
And that’s a big job that we want to do across the state of Ohio.”
