The Women of Color and Capital Conference (WOCXC) brings diverse women entrepreneurs and professionals together to learn about money, finance, business capital and investing from a 360-degree lens. WOCXC is a black woman led initiative for sharing tools to achieve financial freedom, obtain capital, grow businesses, and uncover executive leadership opportunities in the financial industry.
Venture Capital: Access and Opportunities
The panelists will discuss the current state of diversity in venture capital and share their own career path in the venture capital.
Speakers:
- Ekwutozia Nwabuzor, Counsel, Lowenstein Sandler LLP
- Marcia Mitchel, Director, Ventures, Empire State Development
- Uriridiakoghene Onovakpuri, Managing Partner, Kapor Capital
- Jaisa Gooden, Vice President, Startup Banking, Silicon Valley Bank
Time: 10:50-11:40 a.m. ET
Fund Managers
Attendees of this session will learn the legal fundamentals for raising a fund, different types of funds and fund structures, as well as, the role of a fund manager in the legal aspects of the formation process. The session will also discuss some key negotiated terms and their impact on traditionally underrepresented fund managers.
Speakers:
- Ekwutozia Nwabuzor, Counsel, Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Time: 2:40-3:20 p.m. ET
Location: Columbia University, Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 and Virtual
