Equity in Business
The United States is facing a racial wealth gap that has existed for over 330 years. But at the same time, businesses run by systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American) still contribute nearly $400 billion to the U.S. economy, even though these communities face barriers to information, capital, and contracts. Hosted by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), this podcast channel explores how growing minority business enterprises (MBEs) is central to not only addressing the racial wealth gap but also creating a stronger, more resilient society for all.
Podcasting since 2023 • 12 episodes
Equity in Business
Latest Episodes
Celeste Warren, Merck VP, Shares How DEI Drives Business Success and Fuels MBE Growth
This NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast episode features Celeste Warren, Vice President of the Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence at Merck, a leading biopharmaceutical company. Celeste is responsible for advancing and embedding d...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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18:49
Sidd Ahmed, CEO of VDart Group, Talks Building a $240M Global Business with NMSDC’s Support
This NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast episode features Sidd Ahmed, Founder and CEO of VDart Group, which has emerged as a global leader in digital talent management, solutions, and products, generating over $240M in revenue. Sidd has redefined ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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35:23
Ann Ramakumaran's Journey to Creating an Award-Winning IT and Staffing Business from the Ground Up
In this episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast, we feature Ann Ramakumaran, Founder and CEO of Ampcus Inc. A minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, Ampcus Inc., is a global IT and business staffi...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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22:56
How Resilience and 22 Years in Corporate America Built an International Supply Chain Business
In this episode of the NMDSC Equity in Business Podcast, we feature Hector Quintanar, President of Trade Management Solutions (TMS). A minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, TMS is a leading international...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:23
Empowering Employees through Career Development and DEI at ASRC Industrial
In this NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast episode, we continue our two-part series featuring ASRC Industrial. A minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, ASRC Industrial excels in providing environmental solu...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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15:56