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