Black entrepreneurship in America is not a new phenomenon, and neither are the cultural and societal factors that single this experience out from that of other racial or minority groups. Join us as our panel take us through the landmark moments, decisions, and frameworks that have shaped the world of entrepreneurship we live in today. This will be a chance to hear perspectives that are disproportionately overlooked in the startup community, and get a taste of the history lesson you never got at school. 

A discussion of the history and experiences that define Black entrepreneurship in America -- this session will set the stage for the subsequent panels. 

Advancing Diversity: Black Entrepreneurship is a 4-part series bringing together Harvard alumni for a conversation on the universal themes and unique facets of being Black within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

BLACK ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AMERICA: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

MODERATOR:

Jill Johnson, ‘90, Co-Founder and CEO, Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership

PANELISTS:

• James H. Lowry, HBS, Senior Advisor, The Boston Consulting Group 

• Ron Mitchell, ’92, HBS ’97, Founder, Virgil Holdings

• Susan Smith Richardson, HKS ’04, CEO & Board Member, Center for Public Integrity

Registration Information

• HAE Members Free

• General Admission $10

• Current Harvard Students (school-issued email ID) $5

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