Dujon C. Smith: 'A Seat At the Table' with Accenture's Black Founder's Development Program

02/21/23 • 38 min

As the Global Co-Lead for Accenture's Black Founder's Development Program, Dujon’s work with Accenture helps to level the playing field for Black technology startup founders and entrepreneurs through investment, mentorship, community, and support. Helping black-owned enterprise tech companies gain access to wealth creation, especially those who previously did not have a seat at the table.

Formerly, Dujon acted as the Midwest Lead for Accenture Open Innovation, forming bridges between Global 2000 companies and the startup ecosystem. Dujon has traveled, worked, and studied in 55 countries and is passionate about connecting technology, culture, and education within communities. He operates professionally and personally at the intersection of his passion and purpose to create space for BIPOC entrepreneurs, creatives, and academics to thrive and grow.

Dujon currently serves on the Global Inclusivity Board for Soho House (NYSE: MCG) and the University of Birmingham's Business School Advisory Board in the United Kingdom. He is a member of the Scenemaker's Board of the Goodman Theater and the YPC Board of Camp One Step and an active mentor in Chicago's startup community. Additionally, he is the Director of Development for Definition Theatre.

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Connect with Dujon C. Smith on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

For more info on Accenture’s Black Founder’s Development Program, click here.

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

Audio Production: Jamal Bethea

Music by: Yugy

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