Driving growth in the digital economy [Video]

Event summary produced by The Globe and Mail Events team. The Globe’s editorial department was not involved.

Despite the increasing representation of Indigenous voices in decision-making spaces, financial inclusivity remains a significant hurdle on the path to economic reconciliation. On Thursday, September 12th, The Globe and Mail hosted a webcast on Indigenous Entrepreneurship, highlighting the collective achievements of Indigenous business owners, corporate financial partners, and industry experts.

Panelists underscored the necessity of reducing barriers to capital access and providing educational resources for Indigenous entrepreneurs to promote self-determination and agency. They also called for reforms in traditional venture capital models to better align with Indigenous principles and values.

Speakers:

· Sasha Krstic, President, Mastercard Canada

· Keith McIntosh, Founder and CEO, PLATO

· Patrice Mousseau, Founder and CEO, Satya Organic Skin Care

· Carol Anne Hilton, CEO and Founder, Indigenomics Institute, Global Centre of Indigenomics and the Global Indigenous Technology House

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