Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Building an Equitable Ecosystem for Women of Color Entrepreneurs
Navigating the entrepreneurial landscape is no easy feat, and for Women of Color, the challenges are often heightened due to systemic barriers. On November 29th, we concluded our 2023 series of the Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum with “Building an Equitable Ecosystem for Women of Color Entrepreneurs.” During this discussion, our panelists delved into effective strategies aimed at ensuring our local network becomes a catalyst for the success of Women of Color entrepreneurs. From securing essential capital and investing locally to providing crucial services and unwavering support, the discussion charted a course for a more inclusive and supportive business ecosystem. As one of our panelists, Cory Donovan, stated: “Our future depends on how we invest today.”
View the full video recording below (available in English and Spanish). Many thanks to el Centro Integral de La Mujer Madre Tierra for generously providing Spanish translation services for this event.
Poner en marcha y dirigir una empresa conlleva una serie de retos únicos, y para las mujeres de color, los retos son a menudo mayores debido a las barreras sistémicas. El 29 de noviembre, concluimos nuestra serie 2023 del Foro “Cerrando la Brecha de Riqueza de Género” con “Construyendo un Ecosistema Equitativo para las Mujeres Emprendedoras de Color.” Durante esta conversación, nuestros panelistas exploraron estrategias que pueden garantizar que nuestra red local se convierta en un catalizador para el éxito de las empresarias de color. Desde la obtención de capital esencial y la inversión local hasta la prestación de servicios y apoyo cruciales, el debate trazó el camino hacia un ecosistema empresarial más inclusivo y equitativo. Como afirmó uno de los panelistas, Cory Donovan de ImpactPHL: “Nuestro futuro depende de cómo invirtamos hoy.”
Vea la grabación a continuación (disponible en inglés y español). Muchas gracias al Centro Integral de La Mujer Madre Tierra por proporcionar servicios de traducción al español para este evento.
Introductory remarks: Lorane Rodriguez – Greater Tri-State Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase
Moderated by: Nan Hutchinson – Advisor, Board Director, Adjunct Professor at Temple University, WOMEN’S WAY Board Member
Panelists:
Cory Donovan – Executive Director, ImpactPHL
Iola Harper – Senior Executive Vice President, The Enterprise Center
Ruth Shaber, M.D. – Author, The XX Edge
Resources // Recursos
Download our Community Resource Document here!
This event was made possible thanks to support from our Signature Sponsor: JPMorgan Chase. Many thanks to our Gold Sponsor, Wells Fargo, as well as our additional sponsors: Ballard Spahr LLP, FS Investments, Comcast NBCUniversal, M&T Bank/Wilmington Trust, PECO, Zenith Wealth Partners, Fox Rothschild LLP, Tara Health Foundation, and Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health.
