Rashad Bilal from Earn Your Leisure addresses criticism of Invest Fest, emphasizing that it is not exclusively a ‘Black’ conference.

This year’s Invest Fest attracted over 30,000 attendees, with prominent speakers like Serena Williams, T.I., and Steve Harvey. However, co-founder Rashad Bilal responded to critics who mischaracterized the event. In discussions on the “BlackOut” podcast, Bilal emphasized that Invest Fest, now in its sixth year, is sustainable and not limited to a “Black” audience. He criticized those wishing for the event’s failure and insisted it’s a business conference open to all. Bilal dismissed claims it only serves Black attendees, asserting a desire for broader inclusivity at future events.