Serial entrepreneur at the intersection of tech and climate. Focused on ETA opportunities in electronics & component manufacturing and environmental testing for maritime shipping. Industrial engineering background from NC A&T State University and a MBA from Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC Chapel Hill.
Bruce is currently a Private Equity Associate with Adams Street Partners, a global private markets investment manager with investments in more than 30 countries across five continents. The firm has approximately $65 billion in assets under management across primary, secondary, growth equity, credit, and co-investment strategies.
Dana Nicole Mincey-Breaux is the Founder and Managing Partner of TerraVeritas Capital Partners, a private equity firm dedicated to scaling high-potential ventures through disciplined capital deployment and strategic oversight. With an extensive background in project management and agile methodologies, Dana specializes in building the robust structural frameworks required to navigate complex investment landscapes and drive…
Kyle is based in New York City and he leads sourcing and deal origination for A&H. He previously worked at Skadden and Citigroup Inc., where he executed a wide variety of M&A transactions. He has managed special projects and worked on pro bono, community development and other strategic initiatives — including Citi’s $50M investment in…
Kayin Barclay is a Vice President at Advantage Capital, where he sources, underwrites, and manages deals for the Empower the Change Fund. He has over a decade of experience in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, portfolio management, and financial modeling. Before joining Advantage Capital, Kayin served as a Senior Vice President at Insight…
Lawrence Watkins is a nationally recognized speaker, entrepreneur, and economic development strategist committed to building generational wealth in Black communities. He currently serves as Managing Director at Malcolm Garvey, where he partners with foundations to help deploy philanthropic capital that fosters a thriving Black economy. Lawrence is also the co-founder of The Black Business School,…
Renee McCalla-Taylor is an accomplished private equity investor and operator with more than 15 years of leadership experience in healthcare, manufacturing, and business services. As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of 4C Capital, she leads investment strategy, origination, and portfolio value creation across the lower middle market. Her track record includes thirteen completed transactions, four platform…
Senior Associate at Farol Asset Management, LP
Former investment banker and consultant now focused on building a successful independent sponsor firm acquiring and growing mid-market businesses.
Chelsea Celistan is a Principal at Avante Capital Partners. Based in New York, Chelsea is responsible for identifying, underwriting, executing and managing investment opportunities. Chelsea joined Avante in 2024. Chelsea has over 11 years of middle-market investing experience. Prior to Avante, Chelsea worked as a Vice President at Providence Equity Partners, where she focused on…