This educational series by the Irick Group was curated for underrepresented founders and will feature thought leaders, discussing their experiences on how to access traditional and nontraditional capital. In addition, they will review how founders can best organize their personal finances before and after the possible sale of their business and provide insight on how founders can align their values with various stakeholders and stay true to their mission.

* All sessions will be held in fireside chat format and moderated by Myah Moore Irick, Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Manager & Founder of the Irick Group – Merrill Private Wealth Management.

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October 5, Tuesday, 4:00-5:00 PM ET – Advice from a Serial Entrepreneur: Alternative Sources of Funding
— Michael Goldberg, ED Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship at CWRU; Associate Professor, CWRU; Co-Founder, Bridge Investment Fund
— Sunil Wadhwani, Co-Founder and Ex-Chairman, IGATE Corporation

October 12, Tuesday, 4:00-5:00 PM ET – Aligning Your Values with Your Business and Your Partners
— Eva Yazhari, Co-Founder & CEO, Beyond Capital
— David Motley, CEO of MCAPS, LLC; Co-Founder, Black Tech Nation Ventures

October 19, Tuesday, 4:00-5:00 PM ET – The Founder’s Balance Sheet: Navigating Newly Created Wealth
— Shiv Sethi, Vice President, Private Wealth Manager, The Irick Group – Merrill Private Wealth Management
— Sam Shevat, General Partner, BNM Ventures

October 26, Tuesday, 4:00-5:00 PM ET – You’re Venture Backed, Now What? Working with VCs and Angels
— Sid Jawahar, Founder & Managing Partner, Swiftarc Group; Co-Founder, Swiftarc Ventures
— Rachel ten Brink, General Partner and Co-Founder, Red Bike Capital
— Nichole Wilson, Co-Founder & President, Whole & Free Foods, LLC – Every Body Eat

Please register by Friday, October 1, 2021 in order to receive a personalized kit.