for founders Holler, a Black-led startup, has partnered with billion-dollar brands. Here's a pitch deck they've used to land deals. Holler, founded by Travis Montaque, raised over $50M in funding and has partnered with top brands. Here's a 19-page deck they've used to land deals.
advice for entrepreneurs How to develop a launch strategy for your business by Keenan Beasley Don't let the hype on IG fool you, success doesn't happen overnight. A successful launch derives from some serious planning and a bomb launch strategy. Keenan
career development From corporate baddie to tech baddie - An inside look at a non-techie's job at Kapwing How a TikTok video inspired this Black female corporate leader to leave her job and join Kapwing, a venture-backed startup.
for founders Gerome Sapp on building Rares' MVP and raising $5.2 million in venture capital Gerome Sapp breaks down his journey launching Rares, getting rejected by VCs 87 times, and then ultimately raising $5.2 million dollars.
for founders Fintech founder Robert Greenfield shares tips for new entrepreneurs Robert Greenfield raised $1.5 million for his startup. Here's his advice for early-stage Black founders, and his tips on tackling the TAM and competition slides.
for founders Crowdfunding 101 by the CEO of Kiddie Kredit Need money for your biz but don't want to raise venture capital? A lack of money is one of the most critical reasons why startups fail. Crowdfunding is
for founders How to monetize your business by the CEO of Nappy.co Let's be real. As a business owner, you have to be passionate about what you do, but you also have to make money because passion doesn’t pay
career development Brandon Smithwrick of Squarespace on building a powerful personal brand "I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man." This is one of the most legendary lines from Jay-Z, and it perfectly describes Brandon Smithwrick
for founders Content Creator Abraxas Higgins shares how to use social audio to grow your brand Whether you're looking to grow your personal brand or company, using audio and engaging in social audio spaces can help you attract opportunities.
for founders Need to attract customers? Create a landing page What is a landing page, why should I create one as a business owner, and how can I create my own?
for founders How to create a LinkedIn company page in 10 minutes or less Aight so boom. You’ve launched your company, created your website, and secured your social media profiles on Twitter, Facebook, and IG - but what about your LinkedIn company page?
for founders How to build brand authenticity: Learning from the CEO of Black With No Chaser Are you building your media company, but are struggling with getting visitors to your site, and can’t seem to connect with your target audience? If so, you may be
for founders Y Combinator CEO Michael Seibel shares tips for startup founders Over the past 15 years, Y Combinator (YC), a startup accelerator, has funded over 2,000 startups including Airbnb, Squire [https://www.mogulmillennial.com/dave-salvant-squire-technologies/], Stripe, Reddit, Coinbase, Doordash, and
for founders From salon owner to tech CEO: How Totteanna Shanklin is shaking up the beauty tech space It’s January 2020. COVID-19 is becoming alarming, and the weather in Texas is more bipolar than ever (IYKYK). Throughout all of this chaos and uncertainty, Totteanna Shanklin is trying
for founders The founders of WaySlay on how to find and choose a cofounder for your business From running out of money to not having a viable business model, there are many reasons why businesses fail. In a recent study, 23% [https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/cbi-content/research-reports/
for founders The CEO of xoNecole Necole Kane on building a mission-driven culture and evolving as a leader Building a company culture that’s mission-driven isn't easy. This CEO discusses building her team culture and leading an investor-backed media startup.
for founders Kickstroid's playbook on building the smartest sneaker app for the culture Here's how two young Black founders are changing the sneaker community with their app and technology
for founders Andreessen Horowitz TxO Fund Now Accepting Applications Applications for a16z's TxO Fund are now open! Apply now to get funding, mentorship, and biz training.
for founders Marketing 101 for startup founders and small business owners So you're thinking about starting a business or you just launched one and you are ready to start bringing in customers and money. But before you get too
career development Tech exec at Snapchat John Imah shares tips for game developers Less than 1% [https://www.fastcompany.com/40473294/one-reason-black-entrepreneurs-dont-get-get-enough-funding-black-vcs-dont-either] of venture capital goes to Black founders. Just close to 2% [http://breakingthemold.openmic.org/] of tech executives are Black. Yes,
for founders [Watch] 4 Black founders practice their pitch with Lauren Legette, Angel Investor and entrepreneur Recently, four early-stage founders practiced their pitch with Lauren Legette at The Quick Pitch to get feedback on their pitch and grow their business.
for founders Black-owned social marketplace elevates indie beauty brands by doing this For decades, corporate beauty brands have dominated the market and our pockets, thus creating a barrier to entry to entrepreneurs that desire a bite of the billion dollar beauty industry
for founders We're just like Issa - still trying to figure it out Insecure is back, and Issa is *still* trying to figure everything out. Here are the top biz takeaways from episode 1 and the new entrepreneur Issa.
for founders How to find angel investors for your startup If you’re looking for funding to take your startup idea to the next level, seeking angel investors can be game-changing for you. An angel investor is a wealthy person
career development Celebrity hairstylist Tiffany Mack shares tips on leveling up in your career Tiffany Mack has styled the hair of your faves from Naturi Naughton (Power) to Regina Hall. Get Tiffany's tips for leveling up in your career.