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title: 'Zebras Unite chats with Portland’s Jelani Memory, founder and CEO of A Kids Book About'
date: '2020-07-17T11:42:07-07:00'
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  - Oregon
  - Podcasts
  - Portland
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  - 'a kids book about'
  - Founder
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  - Podcast
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  - zebras
  - 'zebras unite'
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# Zebras Unite chats with Portland’s Jelani Memory, founder and CEO of A Kids Book About

If you’re looking for a new podcast or simply want to get some insights from a two-time Portland founder, you might want to check out the [Zebracast from Zebras Unite](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jelani-memory-on-speaking-up/id1276069634?i=1000480308109). In this episode, they chat with [Jelani Memory](https://twitter.com/Jelanimemory), founder and CEO of Portland startup [A Kids Book About](https://akidsbookabout.com).

> Jelani Memory is a founder of two highly successful businesses. In this episode he speaks to us about why his first business turned him into a Zebra, making up his own rules and why it’s so important to have the ‘tough conversations’ with the next generation.

For more, visit the [Zebracast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zebracast/id1276069634). Or tune in for a [recent conversation with Jelani on the PIE Crowdcast](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGheKcxgExg).

*\[Full disclosure: Jelani is a mentor in residence at PIE. I am the cofounder and general manager of PIE.\]*