Topics Covered

• Importance of HBCU Experience
• Black Pearl Global Investments is a black-owned asset management and venture capital firm
• just acquired Florida contact lens manufacturer Hydrogel Vision
• Black Pearl Hosted a Two Day African Healthcare Conference in September
• The conference gathered students, healthcare professionals, government officials, and tech entrepreneurs to discuss the current state of healthcare in Africa and innovative solutions.

More on Dr. Shante Williams

Dr. Shante Williams is a distinguished venture capitalist, business owner, inventor, intellectual property strategist and private investor. Currently, she serves as CEO of Black Pearl Global Investments, a Black-owned asset management firm focused on reducing health disparities across the globe.

In the venture capital sector, Dr. Shante continues to break barriers with Black Pearl’s fund focused on reducing health disparities across the globe. Black Pearl is an advocate for those who continue to experience inferior outcomes and reduced access. Black Pearl’s tagline – Be Well. Do Well. –

captures the firm’s mission to invest in transformative companies around the world.

She has received numerous awards for her business and entrepreneurship efforts, and her thought leadership is frequently published in national and international media outlets. Dr. Shante earned a bachelor’s degree from Winston-Salem State University and a Master of Business Administration from Queen’s University of Charlotte. She holds a doctorate in integrated biomedical science, specializing in neuro-oncology and pharmacology, from The Ohio State University.