About The Black In Deep Tech Summit

BVCC and DCVC have teamed up to highlight Deep Tech in the Black STEM community. By providing resources, support, and opportunities, BVCC & DCVC hope to help the next generation of Black STEM entrepreneurs better understand Deep Tech and connect with other founders, technical talent, and venture capitalists to make connections and gain new insights.

The Summit Council

Dr. Carol Espy-Wilson

Merline Saintil

Dr. Bill Massey

Dr. Moses Asom

Dr. Bill Wilson

Dr. Lisa Dyson

Summit Mission

BVCC and DCVC launched the BDTS initiative with a MISSION to build a robust startup ecosystem within the Black STEM community by bringing 3 groups together:

Group 1: Black STEM Community

Hundreds of Black prominent professors, scientists, engineers, professionals, and entrepreneurs in deep tech along with postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students in the math sciences, physical sciences, energy sciences, and life sciences have attended BDTS.