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Damon Dash Shares His Favorite Black-Owned Brands
In the world of entrepreneurship, Damon Dash has always been more than just a music industry maverick—he’s a visionary who understands the power of…
SHOPPE BLACK Holiday Shopping Guide 2024
Discover the best holiday gifts with our SHOPPE BLACK 2024 Holiday Shopping Guide. We’ve curated top products from Black-owned businesses to make your shopping…
Jessica Patton on 5th Century Partners’ $150M Fund Strategy
In this conversation, Jessica Patton, Founding Member and Managing Director of 5th Century Partners, a lower middle-market private investment firm, shares insights into the…
SocialCrowd Raises $2.5M to Boost Workforce Performance
SocialCrowd, a “Fitbit for Work” startup, has raised a $2.5 million seed round to expand its performance-driven rewards platform, supporting hourly and frontline workers.…
NAACP Capital’s Jay Lundy: Advancing Social Justice Through Strategic Investments
In this interview, Jay Lundy, the Managing Director of NAACP Capital, shared his vision for a new venture fund dedicated to driving positive social…
Reframing Failure: What I Learned from My Startup Experience
“Failure can be a lousy teacher because it seduces smart people into thinking their decisions were terrible when sometimes they just reflect the unforgiving…