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Industry Studies Association's Webinar Series: "Racial Equity and Opportunity"

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    Posted 02-18-2021 09:48
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    Industry Studies Association's Webinar Series: "Racial Equity and Opportunity"

    Webinar #3: Supporting Black Entrepreneurs

    Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 12pm to 1:00pm EST

    Register here: https://isa1.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2077265#/

    While the current attention to racial inequity has helped to shine a spotlight on Black entrepreneurs, they have historically faced challenges due to practices limiting their access to resources. Bias makes it difficult for Black entrepreneurs to get in front of investors, given investor preferences to support founders similar to themselves. Encouraging Black entrepreneurship on a local or regional level also requires systemic attention to eliminating barriers and providing access to funding and mentoring. This session will discuss how current founders and investors, financial institutions, and community-based advocacy organizations can help Black entrepreneurs be successful.

    Speakers:

    - Melissa Bradley, Co-Founder, Ureeka; Founder, 1863 Ventures
    - Darrin Redus, Senior Vice President Cincinnati Regional Chamber of Commerce; Executive Director, Minority Business Accelerator
    - Brandon Watson, Managing Partner KOM Ventures, Founder, InterviewAt.com

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    Callen Anthony
    Stern School of Business
    New York University

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