53: Learning As You GROW In Business w/ Anthony and Janique Edwards
Name: Anthony and Janique Edwards
Current Title: Anthony Edwards Founder/CEO EatOkra
Janique Edwards Co-Founder/Coo EatOkra
Location: New York
Educational Background:
Anthony Edwards: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science
Janique Edwards: Bachelor of Arts degree in English
About Anthony Edwards:
Anthony is a team leader with the ability to teach, mentor, motivate, maximize productivity and improve the efficiency of an organization. Anthony is a full-stack developer whose primary languages are React Native, Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Javascript, HTML, and CSS. and joined BuildingBlok as a junior full-stack developer in 2014. Anthony created his first app solo in 2016 – EatOkra.
In 2019, he was promoted to the role of CTO at BuildingBlok who’s software manages over 50 thousand projects worth over 800 million. At BuildingBlok, Anthony organizes scrum meetings, designs & writes tests, assigns tasks, and trains his team members. In 2018, Anthony started his own software development and consulting company LillyBytes. He works one on one with business owners and provides a software solution as well as technical review documents used to implement his client’s vision.
Anthony is a proud military veteran of nine years and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom 2006-2007 as an avionics technical repairer. He was a shop maintenance manager and managed over twenty soldiers’ daily activities. Anthony is a graduate of Fordham University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.
About Janique Edwards:
Janique is a team leader with the ability to connect, organize, maximize productivity and improve program efficiency. and started her career with the Department of Homeland Security as a Mission Support Specialist providing administrative support services to smaller subdivisions within the agency. In 2017, she was promoted to the role of a Management and Program Analyst, where she currently uses her skills to examine and execute administrative support programs with the goal of increasing agency productivity.
As COO / Co-Founder of EatOkra, Janique focuses on sourcing and managing business data to attract more users, while developing the company’s brand identity and mission. The company now includes a team of eight; She oversees the daily operations of the company while also focusing on developing company culture, defining the overall mission and values, revising brand identity, managing team morale, framing business goals, and building strong industry relationships. Janique is a graduate of Herbert H. Lehman College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.
DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED:
- Why sometimes learning as you grow works in business
- How to deal with quick growth in business
- Using your current skills and expertise to start your business
- Working with your spouse in business
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Thank you so much for listening! If you liked this episode, please subscribe to “The Black to Business Podcast” and rate and review on Apple Podcasts:
—-
OTHER PLACES TO LISTEN: Apple | Spotify
STAY CONNECTED:
EatOkra: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Black to Business: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn
