Unwind & Redefine: An Evening At Pressed Roots, Hosted by Slauson & Co. and Black Women In Venture Capital
Unwind & Redefine: An Evening at Pressed Roots, Hosted by Slauson & Co. & Black Women in Venture Capital.
Kick off AfroTech week in style with an exclusive happy hour at Pressed Roots, the premier Black-owned blowout bar redefining beauty and self-care for textured hair.
You’ll hear from Piersten Gaines, founder and CEO of Pressed Roots, as she shares her journey of launching and scaling one of the most innovative beauty brands in the country and what it takes to lead with purpose and perseverance.
Enjoy wine, light bites, community + conversation, with a special giveaway: 5 lucky attendees will receive a complimentary Pressed Roots blowout to keep you looking and feeling your best throughout AfroTech week.
Come network, unwind, and celebrate where beauty meets brilliance.
Special thank you to our friends at Green Arc Group for their sponsorship.
About Pressed Roots
Pressed Roots is a haven for your hair. A love letter to every texture. 4C, 3A, fine loops, tight curls we’re all about it. We learn, nourish, and press your tresses to perfection, in a thoughtfully cultivated space where you can truly relax and reconnect. Because caring for our hair is a beautiful thing.
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.
About Black Women In VC
Black Women in VC is a private community of Black women investment professionals at every stage of their career. From Analyst to General Partner, whether Platform or Investor, members experience intentional programming and curriculum aimed at accelerating their careers in Venture.
About Green Arc Group
At Green Arc Group, we believe professional-grade business advisory and financial intelligence should be accessible to businesses of all sizes. Our aim is to provide enterprise-level services and quality of work to growing companies or management teams looking to maximize their business potential.
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