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.
career development Here's what this corporate techie turned startup founder thinks about being #blackintech Fred Burns shares his experience in the tech industry, offering key tips for the interview process and how to navigate unconscious bias.
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.
for founders How to pitch brands for partnerships with Travis Montaque of Holler As a startup founder, finding a brand to partner with can help you bring in revenue, validate your idea, build credibility, and get traction. However, when pitching for partners, a
for founders Meet the GenZ investor and founders from The Quick Pitch Every month, we host startup pitch practices for early-stage Black founders. Meet the latest participants and the investor that provided pitch feedback.
for founders Customer Acquisition 101 by the CEO of theCut No matter what industry you're in, you need customers to survive. If you don't have customers, you don't have a business. It's
for founders Facebook Ad tips for entrepreneurs Believe it or not, Facebook Ads and marketing in general on Facebook works. I know what you're thinking, who really uses Facebook! The answer: over [https://www.statista.
for founders What I learned from building an MVP for my startup Okay so listen, I'm going to keep it real with ya'. Starting a business can be easy, but sustaining it can be hard AF. Don't
for founders How to re-enter the workforce after starting a business Owning your own business has become the ideal dream for many people. However, new data [https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1010/top-6-reasons-new-businesses-fail.aspx#:~:text=Data%20from%20the%20BLS%20shows,to%
career development Two Black leaders share their biggest career lesson learned We are here to stay When it comes to the corporate workspace, it’s no secret that Black people are making a huge difference in their industries. Whether they work
for founders Jamison Hill of Base10 on new HBCU initiative, founder tips, and more “We are not underrepresented, we have been historically excluded. Language matters.” - Janel Cubbage [https://twitter.com/JanelCubbage/status/1327675879011520512] This quote is directly reflected in the inequality seen in
career development Two Black women share their top tips on managing teams When the COVID-19 pandemic hit us, we all presumed our time working from home would be temporary. However, weeks turned into months, and months eventually turned to a year, and
for founders This entrepreneur shares how to increase sales and boost SEO using Groupon This CEO discusses building her luxury spa business using Groupon, the leading eCommerce marketplace.
for founders The founder of Bleu on why the underlying mission is the most important aspect of building a business According to the US National Census, 1 million [https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2020/annual-business-survey-data.html] of all US businesses are minority-owned yet only 124,000 of these are
career development The New Cover Letter: 5 Unique Ways to Grab Your (Future) Boss's Attention We all know it's essential to customize your cover letter for every job. But it's the unique, "aha moment" extras that will send your
for founders [Watch] Black founders practice their pitch with Harold Hughes, Angel Investor and CEO of Bandwagon The Quick Pitch [https://www.thequickpitch.com/], presented by Mogul Millennial, is the premier practice pitch event for Black founders. At The Quick Pitch, Black entrepreneurs practice their pitch with
career development What is the glass cliff and how does it impact Black women Imagine being recently hired into an executive leadership role at a large firm. While you’re excited to be a woman in a senior leadership role, you discover that the
career development 4 tips on problem-solving according to this AT&T leader Did you know that problem-solving is one of the most desirable traits in a prospective employee [http://www.quintcareers.com/job_skills_values.html] for most companies? It makes sense
for founders Tristan Walker on what you should know before pitching investors The men’s grooming/beauty industry is predicted [https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/press-release/men-personal-care-market.html] to hit $166 billion by 2022. Within this industry, Black men are undoubtedly key consumers
for founders [Watch] Black founders practice their pitch with Kathryne Cooper of CTIP The Quick Pitch [https://www.thequickpitch.com/], presented by Mogul Millennial, is the premier practice pitch event for Black founders. At The Quick Pitch, Black entrepreneurs practice their pitch with
for founders How this Morehouse man overcame startup and distribution challenges in his business Being called a pretty boy most of his life served as a launchpad for Groom’s Gold [https://groomsgold.com/], a premier self-care product line with the bearded man in
for founders Your company just got acquired. What do you do next? Can I be honest real quick? I’m sick and tired of society holding managers and other leaders in the workplace to a “superman/superwoman” complex. While yes, we are
for founders Former CFO of The Wing shares tips for early-stage startups Women account for a little over 11% [https://www.kornferry.com/press/korn-ferry-analysis-of-largest-us-companies-shows-percentage-of-women-in-most-c-suite-roles-dramatically-lagging-male-counterparts] of CFO positions in the U.S. That percentage becomes much smaller when you account for the
for founders How to create a short video pitch for your startup As an entrepreneur, you're always pitching. From pitching team members, potential partners, and investors, you're going to always find yourself sharing your quick one-liner or quick
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