Black Voices: Building Wealth through Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Presented by NYU African Graduate Students Association, NYU Africa House, NYU Entrepreneurial Institute

April
09
12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
General Public
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Date:
April 09, 2022
Time:
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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General Public

NYU African Graduate Students Association (AGSA) presents Black Voices: Building Wealth through Entrepreneurship and Innovation. This event is an avenue to discuss development in Africa and the Diaspora with a focus on igniting meaningful dialogues and collaboration on how to build wealth through entrepreneurship and innovation. We will bring together world-class business leaders, innovators, and young professionals who are working towards advancing development on the African continent - from skincare and beauty, innovation, food, to handcrafted furniture industries. This event is in partnership with NYU Africa House, NYU Black Students Association, and NYU Entrepreneurial Institute. 

 

Speakers Include:

  • Dr. Akintoye Akindele (Founder, The Platform Capital) 
  • Joycee Awosika (Founder of Oriki Group)
  • Constance Swaniker (Founder of Accents Arts) 
  • Bestie Atti (Cofounder/COO, Innovation Growth Hub)
  • Christian Boakye Yiadom (CEO, CEQA Foods & Beverages Ltd.)
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