AfroTech Conference 2026

Haywood Perry

Investor, Mark Cuban Companies

Track To be announced

Biography

Haywood L. Perry III is an investor at Mark Cuban Companies, advising founders across the portfolio. His venture career spans First Round Capital’s Dorm Room Fund, Kapor Capital and the launch of SoftBank’s $100M Opportunity Fund. Previously, he served in the Obama White House and Aspen Institute, with stints in India and South Africa. A Yale Divinity School and Penn graduate, he serves on corporate and nonprofit boards, is a fifth-generation Washingtonian and Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Sessions

  1. AfroTech Legacy Dinner in partnership with Black Enterprise

    Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM CT

    A private, invite-only dinner celebrating the Future 50 2026 honorees and special guests, and commemorating 10 years of AfroTech. Hosted by Black Enterprise and sponsored by Nationwide.

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