Navigating the Tension Between Under-Acknowledgment and Over-Acknowledgment of Race in Venture Capital
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Navigating the Tension Between Under-Acknowledgment and Over-Acknowledgment of Race in Venture Capital

In venture capital, striking the balance between under-acknowledging and over-acknowledging race and ethnicity when evaluating talent is crucial. This post explores practical strategies for building authentic relationships, creating inclusive evaluation frameworks, and reducing bias in hiring and funding decisions, with a focus on systemic approaches rather than tokenism

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Recap of 2024 New Fellows Summit
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Recap of 2024 New Fellows Summit

For the second year in a row, thanks to our sponsors at Atento Capital, HBCUvc hosted its New Fellows Summit in Tulsa, OK to formally welcome our latest cohort. Held from May 21 - May 23, the curated three-day experience offered our 2024 class of Fellows the opportunity to create meaningful, in-person connections with one another for the first time since their acceptance into the program, while being introduced to the Tulsa tech and VC ecosystem through the city’s leading changemakers and organizations.

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