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The Women of Color Connecting Summit is an excellent opportunity to expand and diversify your network. 

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March 7-9, 2023 
Virtual Event

Summit Agenda

Tuesday, March 7

3:00 PM – 3:05 PM     Log In - Summit Day 1

3:05 PM – 3:15 PM.   Welcome and Overview

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Presentation: Rocky Road to Success

Speaker: Elizabeth Clayborne

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3:30 PM – 4:20 PM

Panel | Insights from Women of Color Entrepreneurs

Speakers: Emelyn Stuart, Kim Roxie, Robin Wilson

This panel discussion will explore the unique challenges that Women of Color face trying to launch, grow and scale a business. We will discuss issues related to unconscious bias, relationship capital, fundraising, and being "seen" within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. We invite investors, allies, an...

4:20 PM – 4:30 PM

Break

Grab a drink, do a dance or just hang out with us to see what is new with IFEL! We will get back to the good stuff shortly.

4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

Panel | Allies Act: Listen, Learn & Make a Difference

Speakers: Vinodh Swaminathan, Amanda Halter

This panel discussion will explore the responsibility that allies have for equity and inclusion. This moderated conversation will provide a "safe" space to explore the role that allies must play in taking action to change the status quo.

4:30 PM – 4:40 PM

Insights and Perspectives with Julia Johannsen

Speaker: Julia Johannsen

5:15 PM – 5:30 PM

Closing Remarks - Summit Day 1

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Creating Connections - Virtual Mixer

Location: Mixtroz.com

 

Wednesday, March 8

3:00 PM – 3:05 PM.   Log In - Summit Day 2

3:05 PM – 3:15 PM   Welcome - Summit Day 2

3:15 PM – 3:40 PM

Insights and Perspectives

Speaker: Barbara Clarke

We will explore the need for capital integration to build wealth for historically marginalized communities.

 

3:40 PM – 4:35 PM

Featured Presentation: Unpacking Capital Access with JoAnn Price and Chanel Cathey

Speakers: Chanel Cathey, JoAnn Price

 

This discussion will explore the systemic barriers embedded within the investor ecosystem and provide insights into why diversity among capital allocators is a key component of equity and inclusion within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. We will share strategies for mitigating the barriers to capital ...

4:30 PM – 5:10 PM

Presentation | Rocky Road To Success

Speaker: Adrienne Fudge

 

5:10 PM – 5:20 PM. Closing Remarks - Summit Day 2

5:20 PM – 5:30 PM

Break

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Creating Connections - Virtual Mixer

 

Thursday, March 9

3:00 PM – 3:05 PM   Log In - Summit Day 3

3:05 PM – 3:15 PM     Welcome and Overview - Summit Day 3

 

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM

Insights and Perspectives from Exited Founders

Speakers: Janelle Benjamin, Amber Gilbert

This conversation will share insights about the journey for two entrepreneurs who left corpora...

 

3:45 PM – 5:15 PM

Changing Systems: A discussion about guardians and gatekeepers

Speakers: Tynesia Boyea - Robinson, Joe Scantlebury, Chrissy M Thornton, Patrice Green

5:15 PM – 5:25 PM

Break

5:25 PM – 6:10 PM

Taking Action in Real Life

Speakers: Veda Swaminathan, Diedre Windsor, Charlotte Jones - Burton

6:10 PM – 6:20 PM

Impact Activity

6:20 PM – 6:30 PM

Summit Close

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March 7-9, 2023 
Virtual Event

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