10/01/2015
UPCOMING EVENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Diversity in Technology & Entrepreneurship
A New Area for Disruption
The technology and startup world is often associated with words like "innovative", "dynamic" and "disruptive". But in an industry that prides itself on new ways of
thinking, the path to funding and success still often relies on pre-established, private and often non-diverse social networks.
What are the unique challenges to promoting diversity in the startup space? How do we move past discussion and toward solutions? Please join us for an evening of
cocktails and content as we take a frank look at this issue from the perspective of diverse members of the technology and startup industry.
When:
October 14th, 2015
6:00 pm - Cocktails and Hors D'oeuvres
6:45 pm - Program
8:00 pm - Reception and Networking
Where:
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz
488 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, New York 10022
(Madison Avenue between 51st Street and 52nd Street)
Sponsored by:
The Diversity Committee at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
RSVP:
Please RSVP to [email protected].
Panelists Include:
Helen Reeves (Moderator)
Associate - Technology and Corporate Groups, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
William Crowder
Managing Director, DreamIt Ventures
William Crowder is a partner and managing director at DreamIt Ventures, a pre-seed stage venture fund and leading global startup accelerator. Crowder is an active
early stage investor, enthusiastic startup adviser and spearhead of efforts to create new opportunities for talented tech entrepreneurs across the country, via DreamIt Ventures. Crowder also leads the Comcast Ventures Catalyst Fund, a $20 million early stage
venture fund that invests in diverse entrepreneurs and tech startups with the potential to become industry leaders.
Regina Gwynn
Co-Founder
and CEO, TresseNoire
Regina is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tressenoire, a tech-enabled company with a mission to connect African-American women with top-tier hair stylists who bring an
exclusive luxury salon experience to their customers' doorsteps. Prior to founding TresseNoire, Regina worked as a brand & digital marketing executive at The Apparel Group, Macy's and Monitor Group, where she developed strong project management skills with cross-functional marketing, creative, visual and merchant teams. She has also led integrated marketing communications programs with ROC, Sports Illustrated, SXSW, Details, and GQ magazines.
Marcela Shine
Co-Founder and CEO, Scientificly, Inc.
Marcela Shine is a Co-Founder and CEO of Scientificly, a business that enables brands to analyze social marketing success by providing
brands and agencies competitive product trend analysis across social media platforms. She has also held CEO & COO positions in venture-backed start-ups. Marcela is a partner in Avanzar Ventures, which makes seed investments in online marketing technology.
She also serves on the advisory board of multiple non-profits including The Tutu Project (for Carey Foundation) and the Cancer Vixen Fund. Marcela was born in Medellin, Colombia and has deep ties to her community there.
Bea Arthur
Founder and CEO, In Your Corner
An established psychotherapist and entrepreneur, Bea is devoted to transforming traditional therapy into a more affordable and approachable experience. An alumna
of Columbia and Y Combinator, she has worked with a variety of populations--including addicts in recovery, couples in crisis, and survivors of domestic violence--and hopes to bring peace and power to people everywhere through her revolutionary telemedicine
platform.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
