Supplier diversity is at a crossroads.
Once embraced as a vital part of corporate DEI strategies, supplier diversity programs are now facing heightened scrutiny—from legal challenges and political pushback to increasing concerns about reputational risk. In today’s climate, leaders in procurement, sourcing, and DEI must rethink how these programs are positioned, protected, and ultimately sustained.

That’s why Scaleup is hosting an urgent and timely virtual roundtable:
🧭 Navigating Supplier Diversity in an Anti-DEI Environment
📅 Wednesday, March 26, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
🔗 Register Now

​This roundtable is designed for procurement and supplier diversity professionals who are looking for real strategies, not just talking points—especially as external pressures mount and internal support gets harder to secure.

A staggering $15 trillion divide separates Black and white households, a consequence of 400 years of compounding inequality. 

But within this challenge lies a powerful solution: entrepreneurship. By fostering and supporting Black-owned businesses, we can drive economic growth, create jobs, and build a more equitable future for everyone. 

​One of our co-founders, Cliff Goins IV, wrote Minding the Wealth Gap to dive deep on the matter.

Let’s explore four ways entrepreneurship can be a catalyst for closing the wealth gap.​