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Deon Nicholas Built Forethought Before the AI Boom. Zendesk Is Acquiring It.
By Tony Lawson When Deon Nicholas co-founded Forethought in 2018, the generative AI boom had not yet arrived. Large language models were still years away…
Black-owned Law Firms | Vol.1
By Tony Lawson Black-owned law firms advise companies, developers, and investors on transactions, governance, disputes, and regulatory matters that shape how businesses operate and…
Black-owned Cybersecurity Firms | Vol. 1
The firms that manage threat detection, risk frameworks, compliance architecture, and incident response for federal agencies, defense contractors, and large commercial enterprises operate inside…
Black-owned Real Estate Development Firms | Vol. 1
By Tony Lawson Real estate developers shape how cities grow, where housing is built, and how neighborhoods evolve. Their work involves assembling land, structuring…
What the Coco & Breezy Licensing Deal Reveals About How Independent Brands Scale
The eyewear category does not operate like most consumer goods markets. Products move through independent optical practices and specialty retailers that are supplied almost…
Black-owned Architecture Firms | Vol. 1
By Tony Lawson Across the United States, Black-owned architecture firms design universities, hospitals, civic buildings, and large-scale mixed-use developments that anchor communities and public…