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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…
How Bask & Lather Became a Nine-Figure Beauty Brand Without Outside Capital
By Tony O. Lawson Bask & Lather has grown into a nine-figure beauty business while remaining self-funded, debt-free, and founder-owned. Founded in December 2020…
UrbanBetter: Building the Infrastructure for Africa’s Intellectual Capital
By Tony O. Lawson During a morning run in Dakar, Dr. Tolullah Oni noticed a man doing push-ups in the middle of a busy…