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What's Happening / Postponed | Black Futures Networking Event

Postponed | Black Futures Networking Event

Mar. 28, 2024 4:00p.m.

This event has been postponed until fall 2024.

Where: TBD

About this Event: 

Join us for the Black Futures Networking Event at Victoria University in the University of Toronto! Connect with fellow students, alumni, and professionals while exploring opportunities for personal and professional growth. This event is designed to foster meaningful connections and empower individuals to build their futures.

We're thrilled to announce that our keynote speaker will be Derrick Raphael, an experienced social entrepreneurship visionary, startup leader, and venture capitalist.

Derrick Raphael.About this Speaker: Derrick Raphael is an experienced social entrepreneurship visionary, startup leader and venture capitalist with an eye toward the future. He has worked in the not-for-profit and community development sectors for over 20 years and is the co-founder and CEO of ICON Talent Partners (ICON) which has changed the lives of many BIPOC professionals and youth since its inception in 2019. 
 
Due to the efforts of ICON, Raphael has also changed the face of the venture capital and private equity ecosystems in Canada. His experiences as part of the founding teams of two early-stage venture capital firms have proven impactful as he looks to scale and support the development of more global startups launched by individuals from equity-seeking groups such as those led by women, BIPOC communities, immigrants and others.