Bad Bets and Black VCs. AdminMarch 17, 2023076 views Episode 2 – w/ Candice Matthews-Brackeen Candice Matthews Brackeen is the Founder and CEO of Lightship Capital, the Cincinnati based portfolio service firm including accelerators Hillman and NewMe, and venture… Read more
Michael Jordan Rumored To Be ‘In Talks’ Of Selling His Majority Stake In Charlotte Hornets AdminMarch 17, 2023066 views Michael Jordan’s involvement in the league didn’t end when he walked off the court. After retirement, Jordan dreamed of owning a team. The journey to ownership led to his investment in… Read more
Getting more Black Companies Past Series A. AdminMarch 17, 2023072 views Episode 3 – w/ Elliot Robinson Elliott Robinson is partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, and has 15 years of international experience investing in and partnering with world class entrepreneurs and… Read more
Knowing your Numbers is the Key to the Bag. AdminMarch 17, 2023091 views Episode 4 – w/ Courtney Adeleye Founder and CEO of The Mane Choice, Courtney Adeleye, built her innovative hair empire to reported net sales of over $25 million. The company… Read more
Cam’ron Claims Offers Have Already Rolled In To Acquire His Newly-Launched Sports Talk Show AdminMarch 17, 20230145 views Cam’ron has been heavy in his sports bag and, apparently, big-timers are taking notice. The Dipset-rapper-turned-host leads his sports talk show, “It Is What It Is,” which officially launched in… Read more
Capital and Impact: Investing in the Double Bottom Line. AdminMarch 16, 2023049 views Episode 5 – w/ Mercedes Bent Mercedes Bent is a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a multi-stage venture capital firm with offices around the world, including Silicon Valley, Israel, China,… Read more
The Plug Says Farewell After A 7-Year Run — ‘We’re Closing Our Doors, But Never Abandoning Our Convictions’ AdminMarch 16, 20230112 views A staple in the tech community has said farewell. On March 15, founder Sherrell Dorsey announced that The Plug has closed its doors. Launched in 2016, the journalism and insights… Read more
Finding a Way into a Career in Venture Capital. AdminMarch 16, 2023074 views Episode 6 – w/ Hadiyah Mujhid Hadiyah Mujhid is the Founder and CEO of HBCUvc, a nonprofit mobilizing the next generation of venture capitalists to increase access to capital for… Read more
Black-Owned Tulsa Nonprofit Receives A $50K Grant From Google To Support Women Entrepreneurs AdminMarch 16, 2023090 views Black women entrepreneurs are receiving a helping hand in Tulsa. According to a press release, Google’s Global Data Center RISE program has distributed a $50,000 grant to Build In Tulsa.… Read more
Generational Wealth, Legacy and Black Banking. AdminMarch 16, 2023079 views Episode 7 – w/ Ryan Glover Ryan Glover is the co-founder and chairman of Greenwood bank, a new digital bank designed for Black and Latinx communities. Previously he served as… Read more