Claritza Jiménez is a marketing strategy and content leader with a Darden MBA and deep roots in journalism at The Washington Post, The Associated Press, and POLITICO. As senior director of marketing strategy at Paramount/CBS News, Claritza built the day-to-day audience strategy and operational workflows for the network's top 3 news franchises and established the daily practice of integrating audience insights into creative campaigns. Claritza was introduced to VC and angel investing while at Darden where she became a company founder. She is a Black Venture Institute (BVI) alum. Claritza is an Associate supporting BAG Collective with Membership Communications and is the author of the quarterly newsletter.

Kirk Morris is an Associate with Black Angel Group and a Program and Strategy Lead at Google. In his current role at Google in New York City, Kirk negotiates monetization deals with app developers and publishers, while scaling deal operations to accelerate Google’s growth. Kirk recently finished a fellowship with BLCK VC, serves on the board of BAYCAT, and is a producer for a short film from director Emilio Subía. Prior, he spent more than two years at Meta helping ecommerce advertisers reach customers. He is energized by enabling founders to build businesses, cultivate partnerships, and tell stories.

Markus Stevenson is a former collegiate basketball player turned business leader operating at the intersection of sports, entertainment, technology, and venture. He competed at elite prep schools and the NCAA level before transitioning into the boardroom, where he quickly established himself as a trusted operator and right hand to C-suite executives, athletes, and entertainers.He began his career as a fast riser inside the executive offices of top Fortune 500 enterprise software companies, SAP ($300B market cap) and ServiceNow. In parallel, he has held leadership and advisory roles with organizations such as Position Sports’ DREAM Foundation and Shakeout Inc., and has mentored underrepresented founders through various initiatives including Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition and the HBCU Founders Initiative.Today, Markus serves as the Co-Founder & President of Society & Co., where he brings a multi-sector perspective that enables the firm to operate as a modern business office for high-profile talent while building long-term value across sports, entertainment, and the broader corporate landscape.

I'm a seasoned finance professional with a robust background in investment banking, specializing in the Technology and Real Estate sectors. I excel in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, aiding companies in acquisitions and business growth strategies.

Accomplished Senior Engineering Program Manager with over 15 years of global experience, bridging technical expertise and strategic foresight. Inspiring builder and leader, skilled in navigating multinational teams and spearheading complex, large-scale programs with exceptional strategic acumen and leadership. Proven track record of delivering transformative infrastructure initiatives across diverse operational and engineering domains at Google and global organisations.

Sales and business development expert focused on the financial services industry, particularly capital markets. Proven success in demand generation, customer acquisition, and account management. Currently driving revenue acceleration initiatives at Google Cloud.

Nikisha Roberts is a Product Designer with a background in creative arts, including fashion design, photography, and digital design. Her passion for creativity was ignited when at twelve years old when she received her first camera, leading her to attend a specialized high school where she delved deep into fashion design and photography. This early exposure helped refine her creative process and set the stage for her future endeavors. Her work in digital and film photography has been featured in prestigious galleries and exhibitions, including an eight-week exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, highlighting her ability to resonate with diverse audiences. Her commitment to supporting the creative voices of BIPOC artists led her to intern at a nonprofit, significantly contributing to a project that is now part of the Library of Congress collection.She transitioned to product design during college, after participating in a focus group and design thinking class, Roberts discovered a profound interest in leveraging her problem-solving skills and creativity to make meaningful impacts. This transition was fueled by her desire to see concepts transform from mere ideas into tangible products that enhance lives. Her professional journey has taken her through various roles at startups, agencies, and corporations, including Asana, Instrument, Tapestry Inc., and Zillow. These experiences have honed her abilities to collaborate effectively, navigate through ambiguity, and continuously work to expand her business acumen. Her education in Cognitive Science from the University of Southern California underpins her methodical approach to research, enriching her design process with a deep understanding of human behavior and technology interaction.

Shanese Corbin is a Global Senior Total Rewards Specialist at a leading medtech company, supporting compensation strategy and global rewards programs. She also serves as a Membership Associate with BAG Collective, focused on member engagement and events. Passionate about wellness and sustainable leadership, Shanese is a Certified Pilates Instructor who integrates movement and well-being into her work and community involvement.

Sharon Holm is an independent board candidate and global executive with more than three decades of experience in marketing communications and PR, and international operations. With a profound passion for innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, and community, she has led multinational organizations, NGOs, and startups with a focus on driving innovation, and fostering economic growth. She currently serves as EMEA Expansion Associate for the Black Angel Group (BAG) Collective. Sharon was also the Founding Chapter Lead of All Raise Miami, building a 700+ founder–investor network that expanded capital access for underrepresented entrepreneurs.Previously, Sharon was Chief Operating Officer of GenoBank.io, where she secured $1M+ in funding and established governance frameworks for a biotech startup, and a Venture Resident at Swizzle Ventures, contributing to the close of a $5M fund focused on women’s health and wealth. Earlier in her career, she founded and scaled a premium food and retail business in Spain, gaining hands-on experience in product development, regulatory compliance, and cultural market entry. She previously served as Asia-Pacific Marketing Director at Thomson Reuters and as a Senior Analyst with Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), leading enterprise transformations for global corporations such as MARS, Incorporated, Chanel, and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.Fluent in Danish and Spanish, Sharon has built cross-border networks and operations in Hong Kong, Spain, Denmark, and the Americas. She has also served in executive nonprofit and community leadership roles at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Art + Culture and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and holds fellowships with BLCK VC, VC University, and VC Lab - Venture Institute.

Sierra Elliott is a product marketing and strategic communications leader with experience across technology, women’s health, and innovation ecosystems, focused on translating complex ideas into clear, market-ready narratives. She has built and scaled programs that support software companies, founders, partners, and mission-driven organizations by aligning strategy, storytelling, and growth.

Sydney is a Software Engineer at Google in NYC. Focusing primarily on engineering productivity and improving the quality, ease, and speed of engineering processes and their output. She's interested in investing in companies that aim to perform a similar function for their industries.

Tiffani is a senior consultant at IBM Consulting, and a Hustle Fund Venture Fellow.