Reclaiming the Narrative Around Black Business

For our annual Black History Month event, we want to follow this year’s theme of reclaiming narratives. You'll have an opportunity to exchange knowledge and establish networks that will support and reclaim the narrative of what a black entrepreneur/ business is. This event is designed to empower black founders by addressing the key challenges and opportunities in building successful businesses on their own terms.

You’ll leave with insights on building a business that reflects your vision, practical strategies for securing funding, and enhancing your brand. Additionally, you’ll form valuable connections within the black entrepreneurial community and gain actionable steps to challenge stereotypes and reshape perceptions of black-owned businesses.
What the event will cover:

• Innovation and Creativity: Building Businesses on Your Own Terms
• The Role of Community: Building Strong Support Networks
• Changing Perceptions: Challenging Stereotypes and Misconceptions
• Navigating Funding and Investment: Securing Capital for Black-Owned Businesses
• Personal Branding & Social Media: Leveraging Media & Storytelling to Reshape Public Perceptions
  

Joy Mpofu is an accomplished leader with a dynamic career spanning investment banking and entrepreneurship. She spent over 7 years at Morgan Stanley, working across Debt Capital Markets and Sustainability. As Vice President, she led the firm’s EMEA sustainability strategy, forging global partnerships to meet net-zero goals by 2050.

After a successful career in banking, Joy co-founded Flutter, a Femtech startup focused on revolutionising women's sexual health. As CEO, she rapidly built the brand and product from the ground up. Joy secured funding from Antler VC, engaged over 1,000 women to inform product development, and launched an AI-powered health app that quickly gained traction. In just a year, she positioned Flutter as a leading Femtech startup, achieving rapid growth and recognition in the industry.

Jermaine Craig is a London born technologist of Nigerian heritage. He's spent 10 years designing and building technology products and internal organisational systems. With a keen interest in social impact, Jermaine is focused on making the world a generous place, and is dedicating his time to improving outcomes for marginalised communities.

Janay Marie is an award-nominated BRIT School alumni, Music Week 2021 Rising Star, founder of TALLAWAH Agency and a passionate Cultural Marketer and Strategist, with vast experience within the music, media and creative sector. She has an immense interest in combining her experience of creativity, impact, cultural relevance and DEI work in her day to day, from events to bespoke social media campaigns. Janay Marie’s work specialises within the realms of content strategy & production, community engagement, cultural events, talent casting, influencer marketing, DEI advisory services and partnerships.

Courtney Daniella Boateng & Renee Kapuku

Courtney Daniella Boateng and Renee Kapuku are dedicated to empowering women to succeed personally, professionally and economically by utilising the power of community. As co-founders and co-hosts of the award-winning "To My Sisters," they lead a rapidly growing community-driven women's organisation dedicated to changing the world for women. Launched as a popular podcast in 2020, TMS has since evolved into a global network of young, enterprising, and self-aware women committed to transforming their lives. The organisation hosts multiple live events, international personal development retreats, women-focused social impact fundraisers and creates women-centric productions. The founders have been recognised with multiple awards for their work, including the Foundervine Rising Star Award and the Diana Award in 2023, as well as, most recently, amongst the top 25 Black Entrepreneurs to Watch by HSBC and the UK Black Business Show. With a community in the 100,000+, TMS aims to inspire 1 million women worldwide to grow and shine together.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Road, London, United Kingdom