Explore our latest content—fresh stories, founder insights, and cultural updates.
If you’re a returning reader, thank you for being part of this community. If you’re new, take a moment to browse and explore — every post is created to inform and inspire.
How Apis & Heritage Is Using a $250M Fund to Turn Employees Into Business Owners
By Tony O. Lawson I first interviewed Apis & Heritage Capital Partners founders Todd Leverette and Philip Reeves in 2021. At the time, their…
Black-led Venture Capital Firms | Vol. 3
By Tony O. Lawson Black-led venture capital firms continue to expand the range of investment strategies, sectors, and stages represented across the private markets. The…
How Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Is Building a National Franchise Brand
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks began in a 700-square-foot gas station in Dunwoody, Georgia, serving cheesesteaks inspired by founder Derrick Hayes’ West Philadelphia roots. The Atlanta-born…
Jacob Walthour Jr.: How Blueprint Capital Advisors Invests Beyond the Numbers
By Tony O. Lawson Investment decisions often begin with financial models, historical performance, and market data. Jacob Walthour Jr. believes those inputs are essential,…
Black-owned Logistics & Transportation Companies | Vol. 1
By Tony O. Lawson Every shipment arriving at a warehouse, retail store, construction site, or front door depends on a logistics network that keeps…
Moove Raises $250 Million to Expand Autonomous Vehicle Operations
By Tony O. Lawson Moove has raised $250 million in a Series C funding round at a $2.1 billion valuation, providing new capital to…