for founders The CEO of Slidebean on mistakes made after raising startup funding In the media you'll see plenty of articles celebrating founders who have raised money from VCs, but can we talk about what happens next? For example, what are some things
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 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 Hamet Watt, a 4X founder & investor on building a venture scalable business HBCU graduate. Entrepreneur. Board member. Investor. Mogul. These are just a few words that describe Hamet Watt who’s responsible for creating and advising some of the most disruptive startups.
for founders 5 Black Women Career & Business Coaches You Should Consult Now What does Steph Curry, Serena Williams, and Usain Bolt all have in common? Besides being world-class athletes, they all have coaches. Investing in coaching is something any Mogul Millennial [https:
for founders Ruben Harris of Career Karma on building a venture-backed startup The tech industry has undoubtedly become one of the most sought after career fields, especially in the millennial generation. However, if you’re not technical by education or trade, it
for founders [WATCH] 7 founders practice their pitch at The Quick Pitch There's a lot of talk going on about getting a seat at the table, but once you get that seat, do you know how to successfully present yourself and your
for founders Don't want to get your hair wet? This entrepreneur created the perfect solution According to a study [https://returntonow.net/2017/09/22/85-people-hate-jobs-gallup-poll-says/], 85% of people hate their job. If that’s really true, why do people stay? Why do people continue
career development How Iris Nevins went from teacher to software engineer in less than one year It’s no surprise that Black people lack in numbers in tech. Because of this, we’re seeing more annual reports, more initiatives allegedly being put in place, but not
for founders Here's why you need non-disclosure agreements (NDA) Often times, I hear people express that “someone stole their idea.” Following these moments, my first question is “did you make the person sign an NDA before you shared information?
founder profiles Two HBCU grads created an app that'll help you take your IG to the next level When you’re trying to flex for the gram, having a cute photo sometimes isn’t enough. In order to really make your ex miss you and your haters mad,
funding resources COVID-19 Resources for Entrepreneurs We are in uncertain times with COVID-19 forcing us into a new normal and disrupting our daily schedule. Several entrepreneurs and small business owners are dealing with the ramifications of
strategies & tools WFH stressing you out? Here's how these CEOs are dealing These days “working remotely” does not just mean working out of the office. It often means not having an office at all. While building my events and music video production
founder profiles Serial entrepreneur Morgan A. Owens on having faith over fear Deep down inside, we all have an inkling feeling that there is more to the life that we are currently living. For some of us, we have wasted our time
marketing & growth A lesson in relevance, leadership and branding from DJ D-Nice What started off as anInstagram Live [https://www.instagram.com/dnice/] “Homeschoolin’ Social Distancing Dance Party”four days ago has turned into a record-breaking, star-studded #ClubQuarantine online party, hosted by
pitch perfect Here's how to pitch effectively and secure investors Paris Benson is no stranger to the world of tech and entrepreneurship. The UCLA alum started coding at the age of 14, launched his first fintech [https://www.fintechweekly.com/
founder profiles This founder raised $15 million for women and their periods Black women are among the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs – BUT are we starting businesses just because it’s the “cool” thing to do right now, or are we are starting
founder profiles This founder launched her own successful global company “The universe will do its best to remove all distractions from you until you realize your purpose” – Unknown Like many people, we sometimes position our lives and make choices based
black millennials #BlackInTech: We Are the Ones We've Been Waiting For Imagine walking into a sea of faces, that resemble YOU. You hear the latest Migos track in the background, and the sight in front of you includes signs that read
marketing & growth 4 Steps to Creating Pitch Ready Designs If you missed AfroTech 2019, I’m sorry. It was THE conference of the year, but don’t fret. This piece will fire-up your creative engine with musings from Kanye,
leadership When to respectfully decline collaboration offers With time flying by so quickly, you really should be rationing out your energy. Unfortunately, that can mean saying no to certain partnerships. Here are 5 legit reasons to back
black entrepreneurs The #BlackGirlMagic event on securing the bag in your business Let’s be honest with each other real quick. For many of us, we can talk about everything from pop culture to what’s poppin on the gram – but we
black entrepreneur How to turn your hustle into a six-figure business When Tiffany Williams started a Facebook group in 2016, she never foresaw having a community of nearly 35,000 members three years later. She definitely didn’t expect the free
founder profiles Nick Turner's startup is making buying and selling online safer For the past decade, sites like Craigslist, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace have been a popular option for buying and selling items. However, for many people, the convenience of it sometimes
starting a business Why Lizzo's #1 Single "Truth Hurts" Is A Lesson For Entrepreneurs I have been stanning for Lizzo since Spotify randomly threw “Good As Hell” into my Discover Weekly. Lizzo’s message of self-love, her amazing voice, and bold, imaginative lyrics hooked
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