DivInc's 5th Annual Champions of Change Awards was March 2, 2023

An evening with DivInc founders, alumni, supporters, and allies celebrating the trailblazers in diversity, equity and inclusion in Austin.

DivInc is proud to announce its 5th Annual Champions of Change Awards on March 2, 2023 at Distribution Hall. This year’s signature fundraising event has a goal to raise $150,000 to support DivInc’s mission of bridging the gap between underrepresented entrepreneurs and the resources they need to build profitable high-growth, high-impact startups.

Join the ranks of change-makers and be part of a legacy of diversity, equity, and brilliance..

Support DivInc & Champions of Change

DivInc is a nonprofit 501c3 organization and all proceeds from DivInc’s Champions of Change will go directly to support the nonprofit's mission - to empower people of color and women entrepreneurs and help them build successful high growth businesses by providing founders with access to education, mentorship, and vital networks.

2023 DivInc Champions of Change Selection Committee

A selection committee, made up of diverse and distinguished leaders from around Austin will select the honorees.

Roman Gonzalez
Pamela Benson Owens
Carley Deardorff
Grant Loveless
Meme Styles
Mindy Gulati

Ebonie Trice
Rocio Villalobos
Elisa Sepulveda
Josh Jones Dilworth
Preston James

Jane C Hervey
Denise Hernandez
Antony Jackson Sr.
Jeffrey Clemmons
Nicole Taylor
Minh Vu

A word from our 2023 Title Sponsor

“At Notley, our mission is to unleash relentless changemakers by providing connections, funding, national exposure, and strategic guidance to further their impact. We are proud to support DivInc’s proven track record of removing systemic barriers to celebrate & empower cohorts of underrepresented founders making lasting, equitable changes in their communities.”

– DAN & LISA GRAHAM, NOTLEY PARTNERS

Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!

2022 Community Partners