Registration, networking and breakfast.

Join us for welcome remarks to kick off the day.

For Investors - Play Bigger: Turning Cash into Wealth

A conversation with corporate professionals and investors who have built diversified portfolios by investing intentionally on a mission to turn cash accumulation into wealth building, moderated by Conway Ekpo of Brex. 

Moderator: Conway Ekpo, Brex

Panelists:

• Mike Henry, Wafra

• Spectra Asala, SAIA Ventures

• Fitzann Reid, Cotogna Sports Group

• Felix Chevalier, Urban Capital Network

For Entrepreneurs - Vision Meets Capital: The Founder-Investor Dynamic 

A conversation with founders, funders, and facilitators discussing best practices for being investment-ready and attracting the right type of institutional capital, moderated by Zaria Smith of Nex Cubed.

Moderator: Zaria Smith, Nex Cubed

Panelists:

• Baheejah Crumbley, Collab Capital

• Charlotte Newman, AWS

• Naza Shelley, CarpeDM

• Omi Bell, Black Girl Ventures

Make a powerful new friend.

For Investors - Competitive Capital: Alternative Investing in the Digital Age

A panel conversation about innovative investment strategies and diverse portfolio construction with immediate opportunities to solve problems and support founders through capital infusion, moderated by Chika Umeadi.

Moderator: Chika Umeadi, Google

Panelists: 

• Duane Rollins, First Financial Group

• Shannon Steel, Steel Capital LP

• Ade Omitowoju, 1863 Ventures

• Fay Wells, Techstars

For Entrepreneurs - From Innovation to Exit: How to Build a Winning Startup

A panel conversation about advanced scaling strategies and problem-solving tactics for cash management, staying in business, and setting up a successful exit moderated by Rakia Finley.

Moderator: Rakia Finley, Copper & Vine Studio

Panelists: 

• Seven Cohen, Capital G

• Sankeetha Selvarajah, M&A Partner

• Amanda Spann, The App Accelerator

• Jeff Osuji, Eventnoire

Provided by Title Sponsor Gibson Dunn.

Join us for key remarks from Alphonso David, President and CEO of Global Black Economic Forum and a fireside chat with Jerika Richardson, Senior Vice President, Equitable Justice & Strategic Initiatives, National Urban League.

Make a powerful new friend.

From the Inclusive Ventures Lab to the Next Level Fund to Private Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley is intentional about supporting diverse founders through their wealth journey. This session will offer resources for founders in the audience.

Moderator: Baheejah Crumbley, Collab Capital

Panelists:

• Jeffery Kennerly, VP, Executive Financial Services, Morgan Stanley 

• LaToya Wilson, MD, Inclusive Ventures Group, Morgan Stanley

Make a powerful new friend.

The illustrious and intentionally-constructive Dolphin Tank returns to Washington, D.C. for a special installment focused on shining a bright light on the diverse innovation happening all around us and showcasing real-time feedback for the founders who dare to dream and build.

Moderator: Nneka Ukpai, Pop Venture

Panelists: 

• Ade Omitowoju, 1863 Ventures

• Jamie Roberts, North America Venture, Stellantis

• Haley Bryant, Hustle Fund

• Spectra Asala, SAIA Ventures

• Fay Wells, Techstars LA

Closing remarks and evening reception at Gibson Dunn from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM