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💚🖤❤️Travers J. Bell, Jr along with Willie Daniels co-founded first black-owned investment firm, Daniel’s and Bell, on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 1971. The firm started with $175,000 is assets, but with Bell’s prior experience, that amount grew rapidly from series of successful investment decisions. Daniels later ventured off from the firm to enter the restaurant industry. Bell made it his business to give back to the community. His firm specialized in underwriting securities for burgeoning minority-owned businesses and municipal bonds for small Southern towns at a time when few institutional investors were interested in these opportunities. By backing firms, individuals, and towns that had been overlooked by a largely white Wall Street, Bell found a successful market while also spurring development in previously poor and underserved parts of the country. At the time of Bell’s passing in 1988, the firm had grew to the net asset of $15Million. His legacy lives on by his son, Gregory S Bell (writer at Black Enterprise) author of “In the Black: A History of African Americans on Wall Street.” -Investopedia.com #blackexcellence #InvestmentSuccess #BuildingLegacies

I’ve been placing a priority on Black/African owned venture capital funds to talk to at Lola Vision Systems. The amount of funds available that are targeting Black minority owned startups are few. Yet against all the odds, and all the uncertainty I remain committed to reserving space for minority owned venture capital funds. The AI hardware chip market is well above $160B across automotive, medical, aerospace & defense industries. Pair that with the $280B US Chips Act and you have a blue ocean growing edge AI computing market to participate in. I’m hoping more Black Fund Managers take a closer look into this market leveraging the unprecedented nondilutive capital appropriated for these initiatives as a matter of national security. Why? Because there was only 2 other Black people in the room (more here than there is typically). We represent less than 1% of total investments and I’m not sure how close to zero we are in deep tech. Yet I’m still intentional about providing more exposure. This video is from the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Hub Reception featuring a speech from Indiana State Senator Mark Messmer.

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🎤 🤝 Paul Ferretti spoke to Bo Ilsoe, Managing Partner of VC fund NGP Capital, about the Vanguard Black Board Readiness Programme, #diversity and finding the right #company. "The #VC #industry tends to be #white #male dominated and that’s also reflected in #board compositions. The question is how do we change that, and how do we build a wider #influence?" "Seek good advices early on. Speak to people that have built #businesses or people that understand the #business that you operate in." https://lnkd.in/eTE6q4NB

Mahalo to our speaker, Kevin Williams, CFA, MS with Blackstone. Kevin's expertise enriched our discussion and provided attendees with valuable insights that will undoubtedly benefit them in their professional endeavors. We are grateful for his time, dedication, and willingness to share his expertise with our community. #fpaofhawaii #financialplanningassociation #PrivateMarkets #blackstone #continuingeducation

ESG & DEI is an ‘AND’…a method to add to core business strategies…NOT replace them. Lately there’s been significant push back as some firms have gone way too far and replaced thoughtful strategic ideas with performative ESG/DEI mandates. Lets not throw out the baby with the bath water… ESG/DEI does work…but not as a singular defining objective. They work in tandem with comprehensive business approaches. Just one man’s opinion Let’s GO!

“Life is what happens when you are busy making plans” – Derek Jeter It was a lot of fun tuning in to hear Jeter and Strahan discuss their illustrious careers, triumphs on and off the field, and important lessons they learned along the way. The Postgame: Cultivating a Legacy Off the Field with New York Legends Derek Jeter and Michael Strahan was an amazing event Rockefeller Capital Management hosted! My favorite segment was on leadership. When Greg Fleming asked the most important quality of leadership, the two answered: - Strahan: Lead by example. - Jeter: Take the time to get to know the people you are leading. Tailor your leadership style based on personality.

In navigating the complexities of the financial world, Advent Capital Management, LLC embraces tough challenges with resilience and adaptability, reflecting the determination and ingenuity of its founder, Tracy Maitland. As we honor Black history and achievements, let's celebrate trailblazing individuals and organizations like Advent Capital Management, paving the way for a more inclusive future. #producedbyanp #advent #capitalmanagement #blackhistorymonth #adventcapital

However you define success, it's typically a constant journey of transformation getting there. We're embracing the spirit of change on our path to furthering Marshall & Sterling's success. Exciting news coming tomorrow, April 24th on the 160th anniversary of M&S! #MarshallSterling #RiskManagement

Worthwhile read - concise yet informative and inspiring