BV2 Learning Lab & Pitch Competition

The Berkeley Ventures, Berkeley Values (BV2) Learning Lab and Pitch Competition is an interactive series that will help startup founders and STEM industry leaders to inform, cultivate, and pitch their ideas for equity and inclusion. Anyone in a business leadership position in the Berkeley innovation ecosystem (who has a residential or business address in Berkeley) and is working on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is eligible to apply. The series comprises of: -- Kickoff Event (May 18th, 4 - 5 pm): Equity and inclusion experts shared their rationale for advancing social, racial, and economic equity in a business setting. We also shared details about the Learning Lab & Pitch Competition. -- Learning Lab: The BV2 Learning Lab will offer educational webinars and 1:1 feedback from DEI experts, coaches, and mentors from TechEquity Collaborative, UC Berkeley SkyDeck, Bias Busters, DealEngine.AI, HireReach, Magoosh, Shine Diversity & Pure Ambition. Apply to join here before the cohort gathers on May 25 at 4pm: http://bit.ly/BV2Cohort -- Pitch Competition (June 23, 4-5:30 pm): Showcase your ideas for cash prizes, community recognition, and feedback from local equity and inclusion changemakers, while building a network of peers that share your values. Register here: http://bit.ly/BV2PitchComp