On Thursday, the CFDA hosted the second session of its new webinar series, “Raising Capital,” a virtual conversation providing insights into opportunities and resources that minority-owned businesses can utilize to navigate the challenges of raising capital.

The webinar was moderated by Felita Harris, Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Founder of Raisefashion. Panelists included Christopher Chew, Managing Director, Royce GROUP LLC; Laureen Kouassi-Olsson, Founder & CEO, Birimian Holding; Busayo Olupona, Esq., Founder & Creative Director, Busayo, and Ibada Wadud, Assistant Professor, Strategic Design & Management at Parsons as well as Executive Consultant, Sustainability & Equity, Founder & Head of Impact of LULAH.

The conversation defined the role of an investor, the complexities of raising capital, traditional and non traditional ways to fundraise, and how individuals and brands can prepare for this process. It also provided multiple resources that help support minority owned businesses.

Watch the full conversation above or on Youtube here.