Lifting as We Climb: Building Community and Capital for Underrepresented Founders

​Being an underrepresented founder in the startup world comes with a unique mix of challenges - and strengths. This conversation dives into how founders and investors are creating real change by supporting one another, sharing resources, and building networks that last.

​Join a panel of trailblazers, as they unpack what it truly means to “lift as we climb.” What we’ll cover:

• ​How underrepresented founders can uniquely support one another in entrepreneurship

• ​Ways to turn “lifting as we climb” into action

• ​Building a resilient support system as a founder

• ​Strategies for finding and nurturing networks that empower the next generation

​If you’re a founder, operator, or investor looking to build a more inclusive startup ecosystem—or simply want to learn how to be a better ally, this panel is for you.

​Meet the Speakers:

• ​Farah Hussain - Executive Coach, Coaching with Farah

• ​Jashin Lin - Founder, Growbie

• ​Jake Lefker - Scout, Vamos Ventures

• ​Nana Younge - Founder, Get Girls Going & Program Director, Innovate@BU