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Forefront 2020

What: A new business program designed to help improve access to critical resources for company builders of all backgrounds, of particular importance in a post-COVID environment.

Featured on the program: Industry leaders, limited partners, active investors, company executives, and 30+ innovative startups.

Highlighting: David Rubenstein, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Chairman, The Carlyle Group; Aneesh Chopra, President, CareJourney; Jane Dietze, Chief Investment Officer, Brown University; and more

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

11:15am-12:30pm EDT: HIRING BEST PRACTICES

  • Fostering a Diverse Workforce: Hiring at the Company- and Fund-Levels

2:00pm-4:00pm EDT: CLOSING SESSION

  • Corporate & Community Partners Providing Leadership – Key Resources Discussions
  • Closing Keynote Remarks
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Event Date September, 24

Event Time 3:15am - 8:00am

Event Location

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