for founders Tristan Walker on what you should know before pitching investors The men’s grooming/beauty industry is predicted to hit $166 billion by 2022.Within this industry, Black men are undoubtedly key consumers to watch. As you know, global culture
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 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
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 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 Don't want to get your hair wet? This entrepreneur created the perfect solution According to a study, 85% of people hate their job. If that’s really true, why do people stay? Why do people continue to do work that doesn’t
career development How this millennial 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 Here's what this startup founder thinks about being #blackintech 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
founder profiles Here's how Stedmon Bates went from Cisco to becoming a CTO I remember the first day I attended a team meeting after getting a promotion. I was the only Black person in the room, and was also the youngest among the
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
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 an Instagram Live “Homeschoolin’ Social Distancing Dance Party” four days ago has turned into a record-breaking, star-studded #ClubQuarantine online party, hosted by the
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 startup at 16, and
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
founder profiles 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 should
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
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
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
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 The CEO of Slidebean on mistakes he made after raising capital Today we’re having more conversations around the lack of venture funding for Black and Brown entrepreneurs, but fewer conversations around what happens next ONCE you are funded. For