Claude Grunitzky
Claude Grunitzky is the CEO and Managing Partner of Equity Alliance, a fund providing capital to emerging and underrepresented venture capitalists and early-stage founders. He is the founder of TRACE, a global media company celebrating Black culture (funded by Goldman Sachs and later sold to European investors), and TRUE Africa, a digital platform backed by Google amplifying African voices and innovation.
A Visiting Social Innovator at Harvard Kennedy School’s Social Innovation and Change Initiative, Claude is also a trustee at MoMA PS1 and MASS MoCA, and Chairman of the Catharsis Arts Foundation, promoting the restorative power of art.
At BRIDGE Summit, Claude Grunitzky will share insights on how cultural entrepreneurship and inclusive investment can redefine global media ecosystems; exploring how founders, investors, and creators can collaborate to build an equitable creative economy that crosses borders.
Claude Grunitzkyat BRIDGE
- Media Panel 8 December 3:30 - 4:00PM
Africa’s Media Operating System
From newsroom ops to creator platforms, how does African media scale? What capital misses, how culture drives adoption, and where global partners fit?
Impact Stage
What They Say About BRIDGE
“A landmark gathering that will unite media professionals, policymakers, cultural creators, and global influencers.”
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“A gateway for knowledge exchange.”
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“A game‑changer for the global media industry”
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“We are proud to take part in the inaugural edition of BRIDGE Summit”
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“We're excited to partner with BRIDGE to create meaningful opportunities for creators and innovators”
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