158TH FOUNDER’S DAY CONVOCATION

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Rashaun Williams ‘01 is a trailblazing investor, entrepreneur, and financial literacy advocate who has carved out a unique role in the world of venture capital. Known as a guest Shark on ABC's Shark Tank, he is also a limited partner of the Atlanta Falcons and a seasoned venture capitalist with a remarkable record of over 170 investments—resulting in more than 50 successful exits. His family office, Value Investment Group, and his role as a general partner in the MVP All-Star Fund have made him a highly regarded figure among both emerging and established investors.
Bryan Rand ’01 will receive the #BennieAward for Achievement in this year’s #ACandleintheDarkGala and #ReflectionsofExcellence student experience at RAYPAC on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 11am. Rand, the founder and CEO of Rand & Co Holdings LLC, is an entrepreneur, builder, and advocate for the transformative potential of business ownership. The private holding company founded in 2015 creates, acquires, and grows private businesses, holding them long-term while prioritizing sustainable growth over quick exits. In 2001, Rand graduated from Morehouse magna cum laude with dual degrees in German studies and Business Administration with a concentration in finance. After earning an MBA from Harvard Business School as a Credit Suisse Fellow, Rand began his career in New York City at Credit Suisse, working in the investment bank and its private equity investing affiliate, DLJ Merchant Banking Partners. He then worked with Tritium Partners, a private equity firm, and helped launch Brightwood Capital Advisors before founding his own company. Rand currently serves on the boards of the Southern 7 Chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization, the Buckhead Coalition, and the Investment Committee of the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta. He is also the former chair of the Morehouse Department of Business and Economics Advisory Board and a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. To learn more about Bryan Rand and watch the full interview, visit the Morehouse College YouTube Channel or click the link in our bio. #Morehouse #Morehousecollege #MorehouseGala
Psychologist, historian, author, and community activist Marvin Dunn ‘61
John Hope Bryant is an American entrepreneur, thought leader, philanthropic executive, and leading financial and economic inclusion expert. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Bryant Group Ventures as well as Operation HOPE, the nation’s largest on-the-ground nonprofit provider of financial literacy. He is a bestselling author and founded The Promise Homes Company, the largest for-profit, minority-controlled owner of institutional-quality, single-family residential rental homes in the country.
Our young boys and girls need to be exposed to cultural excellence these days. Hope is dwindling for large segments of our community! PLEASE make it possible for as many of them as possible to experience this event. Get your tickets TODAY to see and hear the The Morehouse College Glee Club (Verified) in concert in Memphis! WHEN: Saturday March 8th at 6pm WHAT: The Morehouse College Glee Club in concert. WHERE: The New Olivet Worship Center 10000 Woodland Hills Dr.
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