Adeola Adejobi
Adeola's Work...
Diversity in Commercial Real Estate is the largest conference in the country that is specifically focused on diversity in commercial real estate industry. The annual conference focuses on all aspects of commercial including affordable housing, real estate investing, technology, private equity and more! The DCRE conference is known for creating dealmaking and financing opportunities, career opporuines and more! The conference is also the place for attendees to do business, network and learn about issues that affect commercial real estate development around the nation. Speakers have backgrounds in development, law, finance, and other nationwide commercial real estate initiatives and policy.
We focus on diversifying the commercial real estate industry from the executive leadership and entrepreneurial perspective. People of color hold less than 1 percent of CRE senior executive positions nationwide.
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DIVERSITY IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE (DCRE)
Women of Color and Capital™ is where diverse women entrepreneurs & professionals come together to learn about money, finance, capital and investing from a 360-degree lens.
This initiative is focused on the success of women of color as it relates to financial resources and opportunities.
The four pillars of this initiative are wealth building through financial freedom fundamentals and advisors, investing, capital for businesses (seed, growth and late stage) and learning how to become investors and investment managers.
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WOMEN OF COLOR AND CAPITAL
(WOCXC)
Since its inception in 2015, the Avant-Garde Network's Africa 2030 initiative has been at the forefront of shaping a future where Africa's growth is driven by its enterprises. This visionary program has successfully organized nearly 20 diverse events, each designed to offer a comprehensive insight into the continent's evolving landscape across a myriad of sectors. From technology and entrepreneurship to finance, infrastructure, energy, music, and beyond, Africa 2030 has become synonymous with diversity and innovation.
Africa 2030's events serve as a dynamic space for exploring career pathways and entrepreneurial ventures, making it an invaluable resource for individuals looking to make a significant impact in their field. The initiative's commitment to fostering dialogue, sharing knowledge, and creating opportunities is central to its mission of promoting an enterprise-led future for Africa.
As Africa 2030 continues to expand its reach, it remains dedicated to inspiring a new generation of leaders and innovators who will drive the continent's prosperity. Through its ongoing series of interactive forums and events, the Avant-Garde Network is not just envisioning Africa's future but is actively laying the groundwork for its realization.
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AVANT-GARDE NETWORK'S
AFRICA 2030
In 2020, Adeola Adejobi launched the Cannabis Forum under the Avant-Garde Network (AGN) to address the critical need for diversity and inclusion within the burgeoning cannabis industry. Recognizing the historical disparities and systemic barriers faced by communities of color, the forum was established as a platform to educate, empower, and connect Black professionals and entrepreneurs with opportunities in cannabis business, policy, and investment.
The inaugural event brought together industry leaders, legal experts, policymakers, and aspiring entrepreneurs to engage in candid discussions about ownership, equity, and access within the cannabis sector. Topics ranged from navigating the complex regulatory landscape to securing funding and building sustainable businesses. By fostering these critical conversations, the Cannabis Forum aims to dismantle stigmas, promote economic empowerment, and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable industry.
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AVANT-GARDE NETWORK'S
AFRICA 2030