It has already started. The steady cadence of announcements of resources being directed to support black entrepreneurs and founders in the wake of COVID-19 and the uprising surrounding the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.
Those of us who labor in this arena stand in the wings with a cautious eye. Over the last several years, greater than a dozen large scale initiatives have launched with the aim of supporting entrepreneurs of color – most of which have accomplished very little measurable or even observable impact.
So, the question is: How might this round of investments be different? What can you as a program officer, VP of DEI, venture capitalist or bank executive do to ensure your fund or program delivers?READ THE FULL ARTICLE
