To satisfy federal and state diversity requirements, how do developers get connected with minority and / or women-owned firms for construction projects? Many developers actually struggle to fulfill these requirements because they can’t find minority and women-owned subcontractors. This is where Tough Leaf comes in. Learn about how this tech platform is bringing something new and innovative to this process.

Tough Leaf was a 2023 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability Finalist for Construction and Design. 

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Show Notes

WISSAM AKRA &SHAUNNA RANDOLPH

Wissam Akra, CEO and Founder, and Shaunna Randolph, Head of Business Development, are part of the leadership team at Tough Leaf, a software platform that connects general contractors and developers with qualified minority, women, and disadvantaged firms.

HANNAH GABLE

Hannah Gable  is the Director of Strategy and Operations at Ivory Innovations, a nonprofit with the mission to catalyze innovation in housing affordability. Since 2018, the Ivory team has spoken with hundreds of innovators working on novel housing solutions – learn more at ivoryinnovations.org/database.