Did you know that Black Founders begin their startup journey with at least $72,000 less than their white counterparts on average? Aside from receiving less capital, Black businesses are three
Entrepreneurship has long been valued in the Black community and is a vital contributor to the national economy. Recent external forces like the pandemic and the wavering economic crisis have reminded
Minor-I.T., a black-owned tech nonprofit, provides opportunities for African American and black minority children to participate and excel in the information technology sector through education, equity, and empowerment. This organization
With a dynamic blend of techie and professional business acumen, Sky Kelley, Head Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Nike Valiant Labs, is here to share what it takes to put the action into your company’s traction plan. Listen up for tips on how to analyze your customers, build upon key core metrics and elevate your business.
The entrepreneur space is competitive enough with everybody fighting over which VC they will land and who will come out on top. That is all without even mentioning being an
Blacks In Technology, LLC and the Blacks In Technology Foundation (BIT) hosts their 4th annual conference for Black IT professionals, entrepreneurs, gamers, and afro-futurists. Hundreds will descend on Disney World October 26-28, 2022.
Nine months after going public, WeWork Inc. is hoping to boost its drooping share price by joining the growing number of technology companies selling apps, data tools, and other software
According to the Alliance for Entrepreneurial Equity, US entrepreneurial growth has been particularly strong since the pandemic. Particularly in areas where minority groups make up the majority of the population.
Allow me to clarify things straight away. You cannot start a business with no money. I merely need to reach those for whom it appears to be the only alternative.
A strong brand name should be distinct, easy to remember, and elicit some form of emotional response from your target clients. If you do not create a memorable and sustainable
As venture capital funding continues to dry up, founders are scrambling to prolong their runways, regardless of how much cash they currently have on hand. However, the firms that require
The Federal Trade Commission of the United States has just thrown a shot across the bow of the artificial intelligence business. On April 19, 2021, a staff attorney at the
Building your team can be one of the most challenging and rewarding steps in starting a company. Building an amazing team takes time and effort. In this session, you’ll learn: how to build a strong team from the beginning; what types of people you need on your team; qualities and characteristics to look for; and much more!
Whether you’re interested in personal growth, executives, teams, or something different, becoming an effective coach takes time. And you’ve most likely spent a significant amount of time and money honing
Solopreneurship promises a lifestyle for you to be your own boss and get the full benefits of your efforts. The first benefit is flexibility, you will have more control over
Cloud stocks were already down 40% from their 2021 highs when Cube CEO Christina Ross launched fundraising efforts for her financial planning software business in February. They have a lot
Zella Life founder and Plug In member Remy Meraz announced earlier this week her company was selected to join the first cohort of the Google for Startups LatinX Founders Fund,
On June 30, 2022, Plug In South LA hosted its first workshop session for the Plug In Fellows Boot Camp at Verizon’s 5G Tour Lab. The Plug In Tech Fellows
According to investors, corporations are increasing investing for enterprise-technology firms despite a general slowdown in venture capital agreements. The rebound comes as huge institutional investors such as hedge funds and
What happens to startups during a downturn? While downturns aren’t always bad news, you’ll want to do everything you can to maintain momentum. Remembering that this, too, must pass, here
