While the benefits of diversity are well-documented, entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds continue to face persistent barriers limiting their access to networks, funding, and education. This panel discussion will feature inspiring founders and leaders who are developing innovative approaches to complex societal challenges and building the entrepreneurship ecosystem needed to create a more inclusive economy. This event is organized by The New School’s (http://www.newschool.edu) Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative (https://www.newschool.edu/impact-entrepreneurship) , which is supported by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (https://www.kauffman.org/).

Panelists:

Anurag Gupta, Founder and CEO, BE MORE America

Diana Mao, Co-founder and President, Nomi Network

Monisha Raja, Founder and Creative Director, Love is Mighty

Clayton Banks, Co-founder and CEO, Silicon Harlem

Keith Mauppa, COO, Flat World Partners

Moderator:

Michele Kahane, Faculty Director and Co-Chair, Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative (IEI)

Opening Remarks:

Mary Watson, Executive Dean, Schools of Public Engagement

For more information: http://newschool.edu/IEI

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Theresa Lang Community and Student Center, The New School
55 West 13th Street
Tuesday, October 2, 2018