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.