We talk to the man with the biggest heart I’ve met: Karl Lokko. Having him on Outside In was a real privilege.

Once a London Gang Leader, Karl started his life on a dark path despite a happy childhood.

By the age of 16, he had been the victim of lots of violent acts, and witnessed things a teenager should never have to see.

But things changed when Pastor Mimi Asher, a fellow gang member’s mother, was determined to stop young people being drawn into a life of crime.

She opened up her home as a sort of unofficial rehabilitation centre, continuing even after a stray bullet went through her front door, which ultimately led to Karl turning his life around.

He is now Chairman of Black Seed, a venture capital fund specifically aimed at uplifting and supporting black entrepreneurs, having raised £10m to invest in black-owned businesses

In this episode we cover:

• Early years growing up
• Gang Life
• Pastor Mimi Asher
• Turning his life around
• Helping others with Black Seed VC

You’ll want to see this side of Karl. If you are an entrepreneur that’s interested in funding. Check out Black Seed VC at blackseed.vc

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