Coffee & Conversation

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 8:30am to 10:00am

Join us for an insightful event where Rich will share his extensive 22-year journey working in a rapidly expanding, environmentally conscious, and privately owned enterprise. Delve into discussions covering employee ownership, the integration of multiple bottom lines, fostering stakeholder engagement, effective leadership strategies, and navigating collaborations with entrepreneurs.

Rich Boragno is the CFO of White Road Capital Management LLC and a partner at White Road Investments LLC, backing Clif Bar & Company founders. White Road Capital is the family office, and White Road Investments is the venture capital fund focusing on emerging and mission-driven food and outdoor product companies. He also serves on The Honest Kitchen's board. Previously, he spent 22 years at Clif Bar & Company, serving as CFO for 13 years, overseeing accounting, financial planning, treasury, IT, and enterprise strategy.

Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship/Zoom(Virtual)

872 Higuera St

San Luis Obispo/Virtual (Hybrid)

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