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BAG Ventures Closes $11.3M Fund to Invest in Enterprise AI Startups
By Tony O. Lawson BAG Ventures has closed its first fund at $11.3 million to invest in early-stage companies building artificial intelligence technology for…
From a $1,000 Giveaway to Nordstrom: How Brittney Perry Built PerryCo.
Brittney Perry is the founder of PerryCo., a lifestyle brand spanning footwear, apparel and accessories. When she began developing her first sneaker, she wanted…
Confido Raises $55 Million to Expand AI Automation for CPG Operations
By Tony O. Lawson For consumer brands, getting products onto retail shelves often creates a back-office burden that grows with every new account. Deductions,…
A Family Crisis Led Salynt’s Founder to Build AI for Brain Tumor Imaging
After his seven-year-old nephew developed brain lesions, Salynt founder Jeremy Lawson redirected his AI company toward neuroimaging. Now the Baltimore startup is working toward…
Black-owned Wineries and Vineyards Worth Visiting
Black-owned wineries remain a small part of the U.S. wine industry. Destinations across California, Oregon, Maryland, Georgia and Pennsylvania give visitors a chance to…
Black-owned Businesses to Visit in DC During CBC Week — and Beyond
Washington, D.C. is welcoming thousands of visitors this week for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference, taking place September 16–20 at…