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“Investing is all about finding opportunities that are not just aligned to our return targets but also to our purpose.” In his article for Forbes, Keith Ippel (Co-founder, Spring Impact Capital) shares important insight on how investors can improve #diversity in entrepreneurship to “reshape what the transfer of wealth looks like”. Citing examples of organizations at the forefront of driving #DiversityAndProfitability, Keith makes a strong business case for funding diverse founders. A heartfelt thanks to him for mentioning and recognizing BKR Capital’s involvement in the space. It’s a special feeling when community members come out to amplify each others’ work. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3VZBmms #BKRCapital #WeekendReads #VentureCapital #BlackFounders #BlackEntrepreneurs #DiversityAndInclusion #RepresentationMatters

#Resilience is a key trait for any #StartupFounder and Stacy Spikes (Co-founder & CEO, MoviePass) has that in abundance. After being ousted from his company, Stacy used all his hard-earned lessons and adopted a fresh approach to make a comeback. As a passionate #Entrepreneur from the Black community, he reveals the hidden powers of being an outsider and how you can reclaim your narrative to ignite an exciting new chapter in this Masters of Scale podcast with host Bob Safian. Listen to it to learn how #TechStartups can use their failures as a launchpad for a fresh start and increase their chance of success. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3VCVKbD #BKRCapital #BlackFounders #BlackInTech #Innovation

Strengthening #InclusiveInnovation in #Canada one brainstorming session at a time! #HappyCanadaDay from #TeamBKRCapital!

In celebration of #PrideMonth, we feel privileged to share our interview with Byron Peart, Co-founder, Goodee. In the interview, he opens up about his experience as a #BlackFounder from the 2SLGBTQI community and what authentic support for Pride Month looks like. Following a successful career in the fashion industry, Byron co-founded Goodee alongside his twin brother Dexter Peart to create an e-commerce platform that offers aesthetic designs, follows sustainable practices, and brings together conscious consumers. Read the interview for some real-world insight on finding success as a #StartupFounder at the intersectionality of two worlds. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gnasKrhi #BKRCapital #WeekendReads #VentureCapital #BlackEntrepreneur #TechStartups

Most early-stage startups are just beginning to build their reputation and can’t offer handsome salaries. So how can you attract the best talent to your #TechStartup? Here are a few tips. #BKRCapital #LearningSeries #VentureCapital #BlackFounders #BlackEntrepreneurs #TechStartups

What sets Moneta Health apart from the plethora of #telehealth solutions available? What gap in #HealthTech sector is Moneta Health filling? What is the mission of the company’s co-founders Paul A. Campbell and Jen Flexman, PhD, MBA? Who gave Paul Campbell the idea to come up with a #DigitalHealth solution to help seniors? Find answers to all the above questions in StartUp Health’s recent blog: https://bit.ly/3xaR3gR A BKR Capital portfolio company, Moneta Health is a brain health digital therapy platform providing expert care for patients suffering from dementia. #BKRCapital #WeekendReads #BlackFounders #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackInTech #TechStartups #Innovation #Growth

Yesterday I had the opportunity to spend Juneteenth in conversation with Paul Judge and Lise Birikundavyi, CFA discussing the history of economic inequality for black communities in North America and forwarding real solutions that we believe have the potential to create a more inclusive venture capital ecosystem in 2024. Big thank you to Brittany Robins for guiding the conversation and thank you to Collision Conf for having me back. Spring Open Opportunity Fund BKR Capital

There is only one way the initiatives BDC announced yesterday in support of underrepresented entrepreneurs can be successful: by getting the support, collaboration and candid feedback from business owners and all the organizations working with them. We will need to listen and adjust - even as we try and aspire to be bold and move fast. That’s why I was so thankful for the presence of many of clients, our key partners and new friends at our launch activity yesterday. Their presence meant a lot. I hope they continue to challenge us to do better and set high ambitions for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Il n’y a une condition fondamentale à la réussite des initiatives que BDC a annoncées hier en faveur des entrepreneur·es sous-représenté·es: obtenir le soutien, la collaboration et une rétroaction franche des propriétaires d’entreprise et de toutes les organisations qui travaillent avec elles et eux. Nous devrons écouter et nous adapter, même lorsque nous cherchons à être audacieux et à agir rapidement. C’est pourquoi j’étais si reconnaissante de la présence de nombreux client·es, de nos partenaires clés et de nouveaux ami·es lors de notre événement de lancement hier. Leur présence signifiait beaucoup pour moi. J’espère qu’ils continueront à nous pousser à faire mieux et à toujours faire preuve d’ambition pour les clientèles sous-représentées. Merci à toutes et tous d’avoir été au rendez-vous – et tout particulièrement nos panélistes Thao Nguyen Benoit Loyer Olivier Doleyres et notre modératrice Lise Birikundavyi, CFA Jeffrey Cyr Fiorella Schiffino, CPA Dorothy Rhau Groupe 3737 Leonie Perron Sylvie Gasana, MBA @Florence Mazerolle Arnelle A. Cassandra Sole Michael P. Selci Miguel Barrieras Genevieve Bouthillier Sevrine Labelle Adil Hassam

The McRock Capital & BKR Capital annual #Diversity Breakfast yesterday was scrumptious! The menu served the perfect mix of great founders and investors celebrating our vibrant tech ecosystem, and sharing a positive outlook for the future. A heartfelt thank you to CIBC for sponsoring this event and to all those who join forces to enhance #innovation and #inclusion in #Canada. #BKRCapital #VentureCapital #BlackFounders #BlackEntrepreneurs

Important session at Collision Conf featuring Lise Birikundavyi, CFA founder of BKR Capital on driving solutions to move the needle on diversity in VC both at the founder and GP levels. Bravo Lise!!! Espace CDPQ is proud to count BKR Capital as one of its VC partner funds.