
San Francisco Black & Brown Founders Forum
Join us for the 2nd Annual Black & Brown Founders Forum, hosted by 1821 on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Perkins Coie in San Francisco.
Arrive at 5:30 PM for check-in and networking, then enjoy a Fireside Chat at 6:30 PM with Ellen McGirt (Editor-in-Chief of Design Observer) and James Gutierrez (Co-founder and CEO of Ocho). At 7:15 PM, listen to founders Tanvi Lal (VC Unleashed), Maria Medrano (Inspirame), David Scott (Evil Games), and Garland Trice (GetBruce) discuss their entrepreneurial journeys. And more networking…
Savor light refreshments from Chef Kevin Tucker and tastings from Theopolis Vineyards and Hella Coastal.
Thanks to our sponsors—Perkins Coie, Mercury, and Alchemist Accelerator—and allies such as the Angel Capital Association, Astia, Design Observer, NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Association, Planet South, and Vamos Ventures for their support.

Fireside Chat with Stacy Spikes, CEO of MoviePass and the author of Black Founder
Get ready for an electrifying hour of insights and inspiration at our Fireside Chat with Stacy Spikes, the CEO of MoviePass and author of Black Founder!
Join 1821 hosts Jonathan Speed and Spencer Tyson on September 11, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PDT for a lively conversation moderated by Ellen McGirt, the Editor-in-Chief of Design Observer.
This is an online Zoom event.
Big Thanks to our sponsors and supporters: Perkins Coie, Mercury, Alchemist Accelerator, Planet South, Vamos Ventures, and Astia.

New York City Forum
Fireside Chat: Ellen McGirt, the Editor-in-Chief at Design Observer, will moderate a conversation with Stacy Spikes, the CEO of MoviePass and author of “Black Founder.” And much more…

San Francisco Forum
Fireside Brilliance: Be part of an enlightening Fireside Chat with Ellen McGirt, the Editor-in-Chief at Design Observer, as she moderates a conversation with Paul Campbell, the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Moneta Health. Delve into a narrative that weaves through the challenges and triumphs of being a trailblazer in today's dynamic business landscape.