
Overview
DEI Network Fall 2021 Dinner Series
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Join our Diverse Dealmakers' Network for a series of small group dinner discussions designed to facilitate introductions, grow your deal network and exchange ideas.
Each dinner is hosted by a member of our DEI Steering or Diverse DealMakers' Network committee giving you the opportunity to learn more about our efforts and share input on our initiative.
To prioritize the health and safety of our community, guests must be fully vaccinated and dinners will be limited in size (~12 people) and held in private dining areas.
All dinners run from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
Date |
Discussion Topic |
Hosts |
October 12 |
Investing in Minority-led Funds and Businesses | James Sanders, Univest Bank |
October 14 333 Belrose, Wayne |
Deal Markets & Career Advancement |
Jonathan Chou, Eureka Equity Partners Chris Vining, LBC Credit Partners |
October 19 333 Belrose, Wayne |
Developing Deal Network - SOLD OUT *WAITLIST AVAILABLE | Satya Ponnuru, NewSpring Capital Brandon Campbell, PwC |
November 2 333 Belrose, Wayne |
DEI Initiatives Discussion & Idea Sharing |
Deborah Hong, Stradley Ronon Steve Higgins, Delancey Street |
Priority registration is given to ACG members to keep these dinners on a smaller scale.
- Members: $75
- Non-Members: $125 (request invitation by emailing Stephanie McAlaine at smcalaine@acg.org)
These dinners are open to racially and ethnically diverse M&A professionals, including private equity investors, strategic buyers, PE-backed executives and company founders, investment bankers, lenders, accountants, attorneys and other transaction advisors.

The Diverse DealMakers’ Network connects racially and ethnically diverse M&A professionals, including private equity investors, strategic buyers, PE-backed executives and company founders, investment bankers, lenders, accountants, attorneys and other transaction advisors, in a peer to peer environment to:
- Exchange opportunities to work together on deals,
- Compare notes about our industry and deal opportunities,
- Build new business relationships or strengthen existing ones at social and content events and,
- Access in-person and virtual panels, special speakers, roundtables, and other content-rich events related to diversity and inclusion issues, career development, and other pertinent topics
- Enjoy being part of a growing community of peers.