Black Entrepreneurship Beyond Music and Sports

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Ask the everyday person to name 3 very successful black entrepreneurs that are not in sports or entertainment. Most people don't know any; and because of this reality, black entrepreneurs experience the impact of pattern matching, especially in the innovation, entrepreneurship and investment sectors. Yet, even before the Emancipation Proclamation, black entrepreneurs have existed. Learn this US history. Meet some iconic black entrepreneurs. Reboot your mind to help all entrepreneurs thrive.

[Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

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Louis Green

National Minority Supplier Development Council

photo of Arif Gursel

Arif Gursel

Heroku Inc

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Jessica O Matthews

Uncharted Power

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Velicia D Woods

Department Of Commerce: Minority Business Development Agency

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About
Format: Panel
Type: Session
Level: Beginner