A Midwestern employees’ pension plan hired a senior retirement investment officer for public equities and a quantitative investment officer in October.
Although Black women are the fastest-growing group of female entrepreneurs in the United States, they’ve long been slighted by startup investors and significantly under-funded. But in spite of the obstacles they face, these founders are forging ahead and continuing to thrive in their businesses.
The plans’ consultant said more discussions may be necessary if the firm’s strategies don’t outperform in a market favoring value during a meeting today.