The Builders Hour: A cocktail reception for Founders, Investors, Innovators, and Operators
Join Slauson & Co., Open Opportunity Fund, and CBE for a night of connection during Morehouse Founder’s Week on Thursday, February 12th at 6:30 PM.
We’re bringing together founders, operators, and ecosystem builders for great conversation, food, drinks, and good vibes.
If you’d like to bring a guest, please have them register via the link, as space is limited and attendance is capped. We can’t wait to see you there!
Thank you to our Sponsors Orrick and Silicon Valley Bank for their partnership.
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About CBE
The Black Economic Alliance Foundation, Spelman College, and Morehouse College have partnered to develop the Center for Black Entrepreneurship (CBE) to eliminate the access barrier between Black entrepreneurs, professional investors, and business builders by leveraging education, mentorship, access to capital, and opportunity — and, in so doing, grow the entire U.S. economy.
About Open Opportunity Fund
Open Opportunity Fund is a venture and growth investment firm backing B2B software companies across Enterprise IT, Fintech, and People Ops. We focus on business-critical software powered by cloud, AI, and agentic systems, with 70% of our portfolio companies based in emerging U.S. tech hubs often overlooked by traditional venture capital. Fund I was a $100M vehicle, and on the strength of its success we are raising Fund II. Our strategy spans early and growth stages to back category-defining companies. The firm was founded by Paul Judge and Marcelo Claure, successful entrepreneurs who have each built and scaled companies to successful exits.
About Slauson & Co.
Slauson & Co. is a Los Angeles based early stage venture capital firm rooted in economic inclusion. The firm leads pre seed and seed stage deals and leverages its network of corporations, foundations, investors, executives, and successful founders to provide resources and guidance for accelerating the growth of the founders they back.
With $165M under management Slauson & Co. invests in tools that support the next generation of small businesses and culturally aligned consumer tech products and services. In addition, the firm runs the Friends & Family Accelerator for early stage startups.
About Orrick
Orrick is a tech-focused law firm passionate about helping entrepreneurs, innovators and investors push boundaries. Through our extensive client portfolio, deal volume, and relationships in the ecosystem, we provide commercial insight to each client’s strategy. From financing to protecting IP to retaining talent to advocating for innovation-friendly public policy, we offer a holistic solution across the tech & venture lifecycle.
About SVB
Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of innovative companies and investors. With 40+ years of dedication to this sector, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has deep experience banking investors and innovation clients.