Black Venture Capitalists Look to Even the Playing Field With Diverse Investors
MaC Venture Capital Co-Founder & Managing GP Marlon Nichols joins Take a Break to discuss his company’s latest investments and the need to expand and promote diversity among investors. He joins Quicktake anchor Tim Stenovec.
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