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.
Episodes
11 episodes
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
NMSDC's 2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report
In this episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast, we discuss the NMSDC’s 2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report. Joining us are NMSDC CEO and president Ying McGuire and Supplier.io CEO Aylin Basom. Together, they provide an insi...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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58:53
Cultivating Growth in Diverse Suppliers with ASRC Industrial and Cargill
This episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast is the first installment of a two-part series spotlighting ASRC Industrial (Arctic Slope Regional Corporation). ASRC Industrial is a minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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35:26
How Zones Fosters Innovation and Diversity in IT on a Global Scale
In this episode of NMSDC’s Equity in Business Podcast, we explore Sean Hobdy's journey from an entry-level position to the senior vice president of global sales at Zones, a leading global IT solutions provider. Learn how Zones helps compa...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:01
Developing Minority Manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic Region
N. Scott Phillips is a charismatic (MLK-ish) long-time leader in the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of Baltimore, Maryland with expertise in manufacturing. He also is an attorney and a Maryland state delegate. In this episode, he u...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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23:18
The Powerful Evolution of the Minority Business Development Agency
In this episode of NMSDC's Equity in Business podcast, Donald Cravins, Jr. Esq, former under secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce shared the powerful evolution of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) through a lens of “real h...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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26:23
Creating Equity in the Clean Energy Sector with Gemini Energy Solutions
Dr. Kinslow is an ambassador for creating a greener planet that helps the underserved community live, work, and play in a more regenerative, healthy, and carbon-neutral or carbon-decreasing environment. In this video podcast, he shares what his...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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12:15
How Merck is Closing the Equity Gap for Minority Businesses
Raul, an immigrant from Cuba didn’t speak English when he came to America but ascended to a leadership role at Merck— as the Director of Global Economic Inclusion and Supplier Diversity. Because of and in spite of his challenges as an immigrant...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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19:36