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It’s #FellowsFriday! Meet Ascend Fellow @kwameyaoanku, CEO & Chairman, Black Star Fund, an early-stage innovation fund that invests in Black #TechEntrepreneurs.
Read more about his vision, big ideas, and values that drive his work in the thread. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

By intentionally investing in diverse tech companies (over 50% led by Black women), @kwameyaoanku sees the potential to shift where & how wealth is created and managed to drive equity, economic transformation, and community change. #BLKFounder aspenideas.org/sessions/why-l… @aspenideas

What does solving 100X100 mean to @kwameyaoanku?🧮
His answer equals 100 Black innovation fund managers who manage $100M+ funds. Today, the lack of Black capital mgmt & entrepreneurs perpetuates inequality and reduces local and national economic success.
ascend.aspeninstitute.org/transforming-c…

There is a powerful story behind the founding and launch of the Black Star Fund (SPOILER: It involved Prince 💜).
@kwameyaoanku shares this story and more on the @AspenInstitute stage.📽️

.@kwameyaoanku has earned national recognition for his values-based leadership that centers social and racial equity to catalyze diverse innovators and enterprises.
Read about his recent distinction as an @ATT #DreamInBlack 2021 Future Maker. attdreaminblack.com/future-maker/k…

📆➡️ 9/29 @ 1PM ET, Episode 4 of #AscendTogether featuring @kwameyaoanku alongside #AscendFellows as they discuss their leadership strategies and decisions that put equity at the center for children and families.
ascend.aspeninstitute.org/ascendtogether/
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