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Investing in Diverse Founders: Launching an Entrepreneur of Color Fund – A Conversation with Tarsha Hearns

Investing in Diverse Founders: Launching an Entrepreneur of Color Fund – A Conversation with Tarsha Hearns

by McKenzie Dial-Fritscher | Feb 26, 2024 | Breaking Down Barriers

SEASON 5, EPISODE 4 Investing in Diverse Founders: Launching an Entrepreneur of Color Fund – A Conversation with Tarsha Hearns In this episode, Host, David Ponraj is joined by Tarsha Hearns, Sr. Director at The DEC Network in Dallas, TX. Together, they shared...
Investing in Diverse Founders: Launching an Entrepreneur of Color Fund

Investing in Diverse Founders: Launching an Entrepreneur of Color Fund

by McKenzie Dial-Fritscher | Feb 22, 2024 | Catalyst Network Discussion Series

During our most recent live, interactive Community of Practice webinar, host David Ponraj was joined by Tarsha Hearns, Sr. Director at The DEC Network in Dallas, TX. Together, they shared the progress of our exciting, collaborative initiative to support...
Landing Lucrative Government Contracts: A Conversation with Carroll Bernard

Landing Lucrative Government Contracts: A Conversation with Carroll Bernard

by McKenzie Dial-Fritscher | Feb 9, 2024 | Breaking Down Barriers

SEASON 5, EPISODE 3 Landing Lucrative Government Contracts: A Conversation with Carroll Bernard In this episode, Host David Ponraj digs into the immense potential in public sector work with Carroll Bernard, CEO & Co-Founder at Govology.com, and former government...
5 Things Every Economic Developer Can Do to Become an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Convener

5 Things Every Economic Developer Can Do to Become an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Convener

by McKenzie Dial-Fritscher | Feb 8, 2024 | Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development

Entrepreneurial ecosystems don’t spring up overnight. They require cultivation by champions who advocate for entrepreneurship, connect key players, develop talent and resources, measure progress, and catalyze growth. In this post, I’ll share five ways an...
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