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Did you miss our #GenerousFutures: Creating Equity and Access in Tech discussion with @asnobar, @aratisharma, @JacquelineDJenn, and @DreamMakerVC? You can watch it now here: ow.ly/8Z4Z50JOU1H

Thank you ⁦@DreamMakerVC⁩ and ⁦@LBirikundavyi⁩ ⁦@DicksonNsofor⁩ ⁦@thekorahq⁩ for supporting the ⁦@Techstars⁩ African founders with your hotel during ⁦@CollisionHQ⁩. Last minute visas made things even harder for black founders #CollisionConf

Isaac Olowolafe Jr., founder of @DreamMakerVC and @BKRCapital, is an award-winning entrepreneur, angel investor and philanthropist who's funded @TheDMZ's Black Tech Incubator and the Isaac Olowolafe Jr. Digital Media Experience Lab @TorontoMet. RSVP: ow.ly/k53Y50Jywyu

The world of tech has a diversity problem. Join @asnobar, @aratisharma, @JacquelineDJenn and Isaac Olowolafe Jr. @DreamMakerVC, as they discuss how we can create a more equitable and accessible technology sector. Join us June 28 for #GenerousFutures: bit.ly/3LW1FBw

This is “Africa House” for the duration of @CollisionHQ. I want to thank @DreamMakerVC - Isaac Olowolafe who is Canada’s leader supporting black entrepreneurs -for donating his micro-hotel to African founders who had to wait too long for visas to 🇨🇦 from 🇳🇬 🙏🏽🏨 #CollisionConf

Vendredi dernier, 8 fonds partenaires ont participé à la 3e édition du tournoi de soccer @TechaideMTL au bénéfice de @CentraideMtl.⚽️Un grand merci à tous les participants. Quelle journée incroyable ! 🙌

Tonight Brampton hosted Countdown to @CollisionHQ with keynote @kingofbaystreet and fireside chat with Isaac Olowolafe @DreamMakerTO

Isaac Olowolafe is the Founder of @DreamLegacyfdn and @DreamMakerVC (to name a few!), where he’s disrupting how we understand and create access. Interested? Tune in now with our host @rickspence at ow.ly/8pc350HpEjc @MastercardCA @scotiabank

We’re taking a look back at some of the most consumed content on CVCA Central throughout 2021: A look at the existing hurdles and the tremendous market opportunity for Black founded companies. cc: @theDMZ, @asnobar, @DreamMakerVC central.cvca.ca/the-barriers-a… #ICYMI2021

Wishing you a very happy holidays and new year from all of us at Dream Maker Ventures! #DMVentures #DreamTO #DreamMaker #DreamBig #Toronto #VentureCapital #HappyHolidays

On Saturday, Isaac was part of an afternoon panel for the 2021 Toronto Black Policy Conference titled “Rebuild: Maximizing the Economic Impact of Investments in Black Communities”. Thanks to all those who virtually attended! #TBPC2021 #Toronto #entrepreneurship #BlackBusiness

Finally met Nouhaila @chelkhaoui in person 😀. What you are championing in the immigrant tech ecosystem will continue to be a game changer in the Canadian tech ecosystem as a whole. Congrats on bringing to life the largest summit for immigrants in tech in 🇨🇦. #SWBSummit2021

We are looking forward to to hearing from Isaac Olowolafe Jr. on the economic panel at the #TBPC2021 on November 27th! Isaac’s corporation, @DreamMakerVC, successfully operates multiple divisions. Register here to attend: cbpn.ca. #CBPN #cdnpoli #blackpolicy

Today’s panel discussion covered the topic of DE&I at workplaces.🤝 @hwangjeanne (@wattpad), Isaac Olowolafe (@DreamMakerVC), @Sanjay1 (@NOWPartners) & Bo Pelech (Mayor Wilson), shared their personal stories to help us understand what often gets in the way & how to overcome it.🙌

It's official. The Black Founders Network (BFN) has now launched! Our mission? Supporting Black founders, creating more Black-led businesses and celebrating Black Excellence. Learn more about how you can support and get involved: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/for-entreprene… @EfosaObano #UofT #BFN

On Oct. 7th, as part of the official launch of the Black Founders Network, a new initiative developed by @UofTStartup, Isaac will be joining “The Investor Perspective” panel! Learn more & register via the post below. #BlackFounders #entrepreneurship #diversity #VentureCapital

6 days away from the black founders network launch! @UofT’s #bfn will provide the right mix of capital, community & capacity building for black founders at all stages. everyone is welcome 🙏🏾 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We recently caught up with the top 3 founders from our inaugural Black Innovation Summit to learn more about their startup and how the funding is growing their business! Congrats to: @TundeTash, @eyra_abraham & @realMichaelTope Read the full blog here 👇 bit.ly/3mXEONq

Today we’re excited to share the launch of The DMZ Black Innovation Program Social Impact Stream! Fuelled by @Unilever_Canada, this free program aims to help Black founders tackle Canada’s biggest societal issues. Learn more & apply today: dmz.to/socialimpact

Today @CILAR_Canada launches a Grant Program for Black-led businesses, with @PitchBetter and @Blkopportunity! This grant program seeks to support Black-led businesses in Canada with support ranging from $2,500-$10,000. Apply by visiting cilar.ca/programs/black…