Changing the Colors of Investmen

2799 Katy Freeway,Houston TX 77007

13 May, 2021

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SAVE THE DATE: May 13th, 2021 at SheSpace!!! Maria Maso and Stephanie Tsuru have an inspiring conversation on diversity in investment. This talk focuses on three topics: 1) Raise awareness on the lack of diversity in the investment community 2) The importance of making funders teams more diverse to have a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem 3) Empowering women to learn how to invest through programs like the Diversity Investor Academy from baMa. Learn more about our speakers: Maria Maso Maria Maso is the CEO and cofounder of baMa (Business Angel Minority Association). Through her career in the startup world she has served as an advisor, mentor, and facilitator for various programs such as Impact Hub or WeWork. She has been recognized by Solo Mujeres Magazine (“Mujer Latina 2020: Soporte a la inversion” award), by the Houston Business Journal (“Women who Inspire 2020” award), and by the Houston Exponential Listees (“DEI Houston Champion 2020”). Her background is in IT and finance global management in several Fortune 500 companies. She combines her extensive international career, personal journey, and passion for innovation to support early-stage startups, invest in diversity and build bridges to create a more inclusive ecosystem. Stephanie Tsuru Stephanie Tsure is the founder of SheSpace. As her 60th birthday approached, Stephanie decided she had the energy, passion and commitment to see another adventure through. In homage to her mother and grandmother and to leave a legacy for her daughters, granddaughters and the deep pool of women in Houston, she decided the time was right for her to launch her first entrepreneurial venture, SheSpace. Stephanie’s mantra believes in the power of SHE. Providing a home away from home to build a community of bold, intrepid and fearless women. Pushing and lifting each other to create, learn, inspire, and grow to be better tomorrow than we are today.