And Still We Rise

​Efforts to create supportive, inclusive environments for underrepresented entrepreneurs are under attack nationwide.

​Thanks to the forward-thinking leadership of the Fearless Fund, programs like DivInc and others still have legal leeway to directly fund minority groups. But the fight is far from over.

​We are excited to be back at AfroTech with Black Girl Ventures for a revisit of last year's panel: And Still We Rise. Join us for a timely discussion with our partners on how we will continue to fight for our right to correct the wrongs of history.

​Featured Speakers

​Alphonso David
President & CEO, Global Black Economic Forum

​Melissa Bradley
General Partner, 1863 Ventures

Rodney Williams
Co-Founder & Chairman, SoLo Funds; LISNR

​Joshua Taylor
Director, Fifth Star Funds

​About DivInc

​Our mission is to generate social and economic equity through entrepreneurship. Our vision is a world that is authentically diverse, equitable and inclusive, where social and economic disparities no longer exist.

​We occupy a unique space of providing resources to support underrepresented groups while creating a community. We are unique because we care about our founders at our core and reflect that in every action.

​About Black Girl Ventures

​Black Girl Ventures (’BGV’) is a 501(c)(3) organization built to empower underrepresented and underfunded small businesses by providing them with access to community, capital, and capacity-building resources. Our ethos is to be at the intersection of civic engagement and hyperlocal infrastructure providing business support services, leadership development, social and financial capital to those we service. 

​Location
Forum Stairs

​Agenda
1:00-1:30pm Registration
1:30-2:30pm Panel
2:30-4:00pm Networking

​Parking

​Red Lot - Free 3 hour parking
Ion District Garage - Free 2 hour parking
Yellow Lot - RETAIL PARKING ONLY DO NOT PARK HERE!