Date & Time
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
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Putting Culture at the Core of Your Business
Featuring Cherien Dabis, Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker and Actress, Visibility Films; Sean Sherman, Founder and CEO, NATIFS and the Sioux Chef and Wilglory Tanjong, Founder, Anima Iris
Moderated by Tania Rahman, Social Media Director, Fast Company

Description

What happens when your culture isn’t just part of your brand story—it’s the foundation of the business itself? From reviving Indigenous foodways to celebrating African craftsmanship to storytelling with a broader scope of inclusivity, this conversation explores what it means to build a business from a place of cultural authenticity. Hear how you can turn heritage, identity, and community into sources of innovation, differentiation, and lasting impact without reducing your culture to a marketing strategy.

Room
Forum
Session Type
Talks
Theme
Entrepreneurship
Cherien Dabis Sean Sherman Wilglory Tanjong
Address
225 Liberty St., New York, NY 10281