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Reducing the Under Representation of People of Color in Finance

Jun 6, 2024
26:14
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Marcus Shaw, CEO at AltFinance, talks about promoting diversity in finance by supporting students from HBCUs. They discuss the importance of inclusive talent acquisition, leadership development at HBCUs, and the impact of private credit on traditional financial institutions.
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  • Alt Finance initiative tackles underrepresentation of people of color in private equity through talent development at HBCUs.
  • Diverse talent recruitment in finance industry improves outcomes and fosters a sense of belonging for individuals.

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Alt Finance's Efforts to Address Underrepresentation in Private Equity

Alt Finance, a $90 million 10-year initiative, aims to tackle the underrepresentation of people of color in private equity. Seeded by Aries, Oaktree, and Apollo, Alt Finance focuses on developing talent from historically black colleges and universities for non-traditional investment asset classes, including private equity, real estate, and more. The initiative's commitment arose from the drive to address racial disparities following significant events like the George Floyd incidents in 2020.

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