A Seat at Our Table: 2021 Virtual Conference and Pitch Competition
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Schedule
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Refresh and Reset - Seated Yoga
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing while using the chair for support.


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Opening Keynote Address by Cara Sabin, CEO at Sundial Brands

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Investing, Circulating, & Growing the Black and Brown Dollar
Discuss the value of investing directly in Black and Latinx businesses, and how stakeholders retain and grow the Black and Brown Dollar.




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How can Institutions Build Supportive Ecosystems for Greater Inclusion? Sponsored by Duke MBA Net Impact Club
This panel focuses on dismantling White supremacy in the workplace, problem-solving on the edges, and building a truly diverse and inclusive culture.





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L.E.K. Consulting Meet & Greet
Learn more about careers in consulting from our sponsor L.E.K. Consulting.



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@plantkween x BLMBAO
During lunch hour, join Christopher Griffin, AKA @PlantKween, for a refreshing plant lesson and musings on all things botanical, community, and authenticity.

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If Not Now, then When? The Intersection of Business Leadership and Running for Elected Positions
BIPOC constituents are underrepresented in government and corporate / non-profit boards. We discuss one solution: running for political offices and board seats.





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Fireside Chat in Partnership with the Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE): Advocacy in Sports Management sponsored by Duke's Media Entertainment & Sports Club
We cover players that have used their platform to spotlight injustice and discuss future implications of advocacy in sports management.



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BIPOC Representation in Marketing and Advertising sponsored by the Duke MBA Marketing Club
In this panel, speakers discuss why representation in marketing campaigns matters and the actions that need to be taken to accelerate change.




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Pitch Competition Welcome
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Finalist Pitch Competition
Watch live as these five Black and Latinx-founded early-stage ventures compete for $10,000 worth of investment funding to advance their business.





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Pitch Competition Winners Announced & Closing
Speakers

Priya Amaresh
Yoga Instructor, Utopia Spa & Global Wellness