Kofi Callendar is the Managing Director for BECMA Community Investments, a non-profit investment program, providing critical capital, financial, social, and knowledge capital to black-owned businesses across Massachusetts. He was the former Executive Director for EforAll, and Smarter in the City, two business accelerator programs, where he helped start-ups launch and grow by deploying catalytic capital and performing critical analysis. Kofi also co-founded Roxbury Business Development Group, where he worked with businesses of color providing technical assistance, consulting, and mentorship. With over 15 years of experience Kofi, has worked alongside businesses to develop innovative strategies that create growth opportunities and improve overall business health.