Dr. Bernard Harris credits Black Enterprise founder Earl Graves Sr. with inspiring his venture-capital career

Harris connected his venture-capital career to lessons from Black economics education and the mission of Black Enterprise. He said the publication’s goals helped inspire him to establish a venture-capital firm and share opportunities with younger Black people. The remarks underscore the ecosystem link between Black business media, investment firms, and entrepreneur development.

• bernard harris
• earl graves
• venture capital
• black enterprise