Black Equity Social 2025
The BBPA is proud to present the inaugural Black Equity Social — an evening dedicated to connection, community, and celebration.
This event brings together new and emerging Black leaders and allies in Vancouver’s business ecosystem to expand networks, build relationships, and spotlight the power and potential of Black ingenuity.
Join us as we create space to connect, collaborate, and elevate the future of Black leadership in Vancouver.
In Conversation: A Seat at the Table
Speakers: Marlon Thompson: Founder, Opening Round; previously founded Future Capital (acquired); angel investors and community builder.
Ayissi Nemba: Founder, Emkay Foods; Emkay Foods is a family led and operated global business that specializes in offering high quality, consistently reliable food products.
Raphael Tachie: Partner, Dentons; previously served as president of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL)
Moderator:
Abigail Aidoo:Abby is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Zerone Analytiqs, a start-up leveraging its technology and data to support Canadian business expand into emerging African markets.
In collaboration with BDC
By registering to this event, you agree that the information provided in my registration form will be shared with BDC and treated according to BDC’s Confidentiality Policy.
About the BBPA
Founded in 1983, the BBPA is addressing equity and opportunity for the Black community in business, employment, education and economic development.
Applications for the BBPA Scholarship Program and the Black Men in Business Pitch Competition are open.
About BDC
BDC is the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. It promotes Canadian entrepreneurship with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses; it works with over 100,000 entrepreneurs across the country.
With over 100 business centres from coast to coast, BDC provides businesses in all industries with financing and advisory services. It’s investment arm, BDC Capital, offers equity, venture capital and flexible growth and transition capital solutions. BDC is also the first financial institution in Canada to receive B Corp certification. To find out more, visit bdc.ca.