Episode 12: 12. Ayinde Simon, Pathway OZ | Connecting HBCU talent with the public sector

Ayinde (pronounced eye-yin-day). Ayinde is the co-founder and General Partner of Pathway OZ, which is an Opportunity Zone Fund that partners with HBCUs, community leaders, and government officials to invest in early stage companies.In this episode we talk about: Pathway OZHBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) located in opportunity zones The HBCU Smart City Challenge and how it works Working with local governments Importance of exposing students at HBCUs to relevant skills How city officials can connect with HBCUs and bring in more diverse talentCultivating entrepreneurs in Opportunity Zones To learn more about HBCUs and opportunity zones feel free to reach out to Ayinde at [email protected]