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TODAY'S BBD500 SPOTLIGHT · Fashion Technology
VIEW PROFILE →Nadia Boujarwah
Co-founder of Dia & Co and investor focused on inclusive consumer businesses. She shares expertise in ecommerce, fashion technology, venture building and serving customers overlooked by traditional retail.
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Mandy Bowman
Founder and CEO of Official Black Wall Street. She builds technology, commerce and community tools that help consumers discover Black-owned businesses and help entrepreneurs scale.
02Venture Capital
Henri Pierre Jacques
Co-founder and managing partner of Harlem Capital. He teaches founders and investors about fundraising, early-stage company building and expanding capital access for diverse entrepreneurs.
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Shirley Davis
Global workforce expert, author, speaker and CEO of SDS Global Enterprises. She advises leaders on workplace culture, talent, inclusion and organizational transformation.
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