- MONDAY, JUNE 22ND - 1 PM EST / 10 AM PST -
RESHAPING THE WORKPLACE -
HIRING & THRIVING THROUGH DIVERSE TEAMS
During these uncertain times, startups with diverse team perspectives and skills can infuse company culture with innovation and creativity and ultimately create a stronger competitive advantage in the marketplace. As you look to hire or rehire your staff during COVID, unusually high unemployment rates have created a strong pool of diverse candidates and create a unique opportunity for you to reshape your team. Join us to learn more about recruiting and maximizing diverse teams from a panel of experts and founders.
ROCKSTAR PANEL
KULIEMA BLUEFORD
CAMBER OUTDOORS -
TALENT PIPELINE MANAGER
Kuliema brings multiple years of experience in various facets of workforce development, programs, and non-profit management. Passionate about empowerment, creating opportunities, and leveling the playing field for the underprivileged. She was instrumental in developing and designing many policies, procedures, systems, and data collection methods for the Center many of which are utilized across the National Urban League’s employment and training programs.
DELANEY KEATING
STARTUP COLORADO -
STATE DIRECTOR
Delaney is a seasoned creative, entrepreneur, and change agent. She successfully owned, operated, and exited her first company and has since been dedicated to fostering ingrained cultural values for art and innovation. As Executive Director of Startup Colorado, her mission is to drive greater coordination within the entrepreneurial ecosystem on behalf of rural entrepreneurs and the communities they call home. She is an unwavering believer in the potential of ideas, the people behind them, and the places they create.
GLORIA
HWANG
THOUSAND - FOUNDER & CEO
Gloria Hwang is the founder and CEO of Thousand. Prior to starting Thousand, she spent 6 years cutting her teeth at TOMS and Habitat for Humanity. During her career, she's worked on everything from product development to analytics—all in the context of social impact. Gloria is a second-generation Asian American passionate about the intersection of design and social good.
KEVIN
ALLEN
VIGOR FITNESS - FOUNDER & CEO
You may of seen Kevin on ‘The Apprentice.’ An active sports enthusiast and a collegiate football athlete Kevin has always had a passion for sports and fitness. Kevin partnered with Fola as a co-founder of ViGOR FiTNESS in 2016, providing his extensive business experience and sports-minded drive to bring a unique offer to the fitness community.