Hadiyah Mujhid is looking to diversify the world of venture capital (VC). Formation Of HBCUvc The mission of this University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduate was born from a career pivot. In an interview with ForbesBLK, Mujhid recalled her earlier venture, Picturely, which was launched in 2011. The computer vision startup shaped her understanding of VC and the barriers faced by underserved communities. While she closed that chapter, she explained that she was “walking toward a bigger, more systemic challenge.” In 2017, she launched HBCUvc, a nonprofit organization that creates pathways for Black communities to access funding or become investors, according to the organization’s website. She
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