This Event Will Bridge The Gap Between Impact and Capital
Impact Ventures, a 501c3 start-up accelerator and investment fund, is set to convene local, regional, and national voices to discuss historically why capital has lacked inclusivity and the innovative solutions we can develop to address it. Impact Ventures is pleased to host the 2nd annual Inclusive Capital Summit presented by Bank of America, on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8:00am 4:30pmat The Center for Brain Health in Dallas. The event is also sponsored by JP Morgan Chase, Deloitte, Bank of Texas, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, & Dallas College.
The Inclusive Capital Summit will feature regional and national speakers with a goal to elevate diverse voices across the public and private capital ecosystem. Attendees can expect to hear from entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, CDFIs, philanthropists, entrepreneur ecosystem leaders, and banking institutions. Headlining the event is New York Times bestselling author, financial activist, and professor of law, Merhsa Baradaran. Mehrsa has published numerous award-winning books, most notably “The Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap,” a book that inspired Netflix CEO Reed Hastings to pledge $100M to support Black communities. Mehrsa’s most recent books, “How the Other Half Banks” and “The Quiet Coup,” further explore the systemic inequities that continue to plague communities both foreign and domestic.
The Summit will be hosted by four-time Emmy award-winning journalist, founder of Loud Women Lead and national advocate for natural hair movements, Tashara Parker. Other notable speakers include Michael Phillips, COO of TD Jakes Enterprises; Jasmin Brand, Founder of HER Texas; Ashli Sims, Managing Director of Build in Tulsa; Dr. Malcolm Muhammed, VP of Data & Research of Russel Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE); Emmanual Kaska, Partner at 1863 Ventures; Amanda Arizola, North Texas Program Manager Asset Funders Network; Michael Ledo, CEO RISE Advisors; Ashley DeWalt, Managing Partner at The Collective VC, and many others!
“When you attend the Impact Ventures Inclusive Capital Summit, there is a certain buzz in the air from connecting big ideas to meaningful action. Being a part of cultivating this vibrant, inspiring environment is so exciting to our team at Bank of America Dallas, and our support of the Summit introduces us to the entrepreneurs and voices who are shaping the diverse small business landscape across North Texas,” said Jennifer Chandler, President, Bank of America Dallas. “We look forward to the impactful, collaborative conversations to come!”
The Summit will kick off with a VIP reception and immersive “Economic Justice Jam” experience featuring the musical and artistic talents of Will Richie and Journeyman Ink, and Reuben Lael. Well known entrepreneur and philanthropist Roland Parrish, CEO, owner and Chairman of Parrish Restaurants, LTD, will receive the first-ever Impact Venture Trailblazer Award, honoring an individual of high achievements both in business and community impact.
“The Inclusive Capital Summit creates a unique opportunity to elevate diverse voices across the capital ecosystem, a critical step in creating a more inclusive and equitable economy. It brings together fund managers, fund holders, ecosystem builders and entrepreneurs to create meaningful connections that result in opportunities to impact our communities,” says Benjamin J. Vann, CEO of Impact Ventures.
Tickets and more information about the Inclusive Capital Summit can be found here. Space is limited. The Center for Brain Health is located at 2200 W Mockingbird Ln., Dallas, TX 75235