(5.4) Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Challenges as Underrepresented Founders
A Talk by Crystal Brown , Keisha Greaves , Leticia Tarilonte and Piyali Chakraborty
About this Talk
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the underrepresented experience in the venture capital and startup world; understanding the unique challenges and perspectives of underrepresented individuals is essential for fostering a more equitable and inclusive ecosystem.
During this session we will discuss:
- How underrepresented founders can uniquely support one another in entrepreneurship
- How to put the concept of “lifting as we climb” into action and actively practice this in our daily lives and interactions within the startup ecosystem
- Building a support system as an underrepresented founder
- Strategies for finding and nurturing supporting networks of fellow underrepresented founders
This session is part of Startup Boston Week 2024 and is perfect for underrepresented founders who are looking to build out their support network - and folks who are looking to support underrepresented founders through their actions.
About The Speakers
CEO & Co-Founder, CircNova Inc.
Crystal serves as Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder to CircNova. She most recently served as CEO and Co-Founder of Great Lakes Biologics; an early-stage biotech company focused on the advancement of IVT Enzyme production for mRNA.
CEO/Founder, Girls Chronically Rock
Keisha frequently speaks at conferences, for pharmaceutical companies, high schools, colleges, and universities to spread awareness about Muscular Dystrophy, work-life-chronic illness balance, raising money for causes, advocating for disability, and other related topics.
Vice-President, Global Clinical Operations, Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics
Leticia has over 24 years of industry experience managing research projects and clinical studies in various roles.
