Founded in 2020 to address the massive underrepresentation of Black investors in venture capital, private equity, and investment management, the Black Investment Club has grown to over 70 members looking to create meaningful and sustainable changes in the investing industry. [...]

Recruiters review hundreds of resumes for highly coveted roles in private equity and venture capital. Often the candidates’ backgrounds are in banking and investing. However, HBS alumni like Joshua Mbanusi and Morgan Sheil came to business school from nonprofit and chemical engineering backgrounds, respectively. Their stories showcase different pathways into PE/VC as well as the breadth and depth of talent at HBS. [...]