Name: Paul Roberson & Ahmed Jerome Business Name: Sobol BedStuy / Williamsburg Current Title: Owner/Operator Location: Brooklyn, NY About Sobol: Ahmed Jerome, Paul Roberson and Tony Robinson got together in 2019 with a general-purpose to start a business in their beloved Bed-Stuy community. They tossed around a few ideas and all agreed that […]
Black Men Who Lead 2022 June is dedicated to Black men who are leading!Since 2017 we’ve focused on highlighting Black men in business who are continuing to push our communities forward. This year, we’ve partnered with thecreativebrutha again to curate our 2022 list of Black men inspiring in the business world and in their communities. […]
Name: Amie Thompson Business Name: Creative Allies Current Title: CEO Location: Raleigh, NC Educational Background: BS, Business Administration – The University of NC at Chapel Hill MS, Organization & Management – Capella University About Amie: Amie is a CEO who has stepped out of her comfort zone to become a true leader. She […]
Name: Paulana Lamonier Business Name: Black People Will Swim Current Title: Founder Location: Long Island, NY Educational Background: B.A. in Journalism About Paulana: Paulana Lamonier is the founder of Black People Will Swim, a purpose-driven organization working to smash the stereotype that Black people don’t swim. After learning how to swim with the […]
Name: Rita Olds Age: 35 Business Name: Rita Olds & Co. Current Title: CEO & Sr. Copywriter Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: BA in English Writing with a concentration in Corporate Communication About Rita: Rita Olds is a copywriter who helps women develop their signature voice so they can sell more authentically and generate […]
Name: Eric Mbakop Business Name: A Swift Connect Current Title: Founder & Chief Designer Age: 27 Location: Chicago Educational Background: Majored in Actuarial Science and a minor in Finance About Eric: Eric Mbakop is an Entrepreneur, Eternal Optimist, and a Designer for Small Black Businesses. As Founder & Chief Designer of A Swift Connect, […]
Name: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Founder Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Howard University About Monique: Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer. As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. […]
Name: Khalilah Webster Business Name: Vanguarde Consulting Group Current Title: Co-Founder/ Chief Innovator Location: New York Educational Background: BA in Communication Arts (Brooklyn College) AS in Performing Arts (Kingsborough Community College) About Khalilah: “Educating, Elevating, and Inspiring the Entrepreneurial Woman.” Khalilah Angela Webster is a dynamic media practitioner holding expertise in the areas of […]
Name: Danetha Doe Business Name: Money & Mimosas Current Title: Founder & CEO About Danetha: Danetha Doe is a financial wellness educator and Webby Award-winning TV host. She is the creator of Money & Mimosas®, a wealth education company for the self-employed. She is a regular guest financial expert for Google, the U.S. […]
Name: Marlon Nichols Current Title: Managing Partner, MaC Venture Capital About Marlon: Marlon Nichols is a founding managing partner at MaC Venture Capital (formerly known as Cross Culture Ventures), which finds the entrepreneurs who are building the future for the rest of America. He’s a former Kauffman Fellow and Investment Director at Intel Capital, […]
