Black Tech Nation Ventures (BTN.vc) has raised $50 million in an inaugural fund to drive investment in Black and diverse-led technology startups. The Pittsburgh-based venture firm believes that Black, Latinx, female, indigenous and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs…
America’s Fortune 500 companies are anointed their hallowed status by the editors of Fortune magazine based on previous fiscal year performances. So logically, the conversation on Fortune 500 outlets is also one that overlaps into…
Change is a frightening thing. It can quite quite unsettling to eschew the mundane and pursue the unknown, uncertain of what lies ahead or its impact. But change often doesn’t wait for us to embrace…
All breakthroughs – be it professional or personal – seem to be contingent on taking advantage of all openings ranging from building strong relationships to mentorships and acquiring new skills. David Burnley, Senior President and…
The pandemic unequivocally changed how we work. It shook up the traditional workplace setup and ushered in the remote work era. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 22 million employed adults in the U.S.…
Ideas and beliefs become traditions after being passed down generations. Traditions capture the essence of a culture, understand their needs and aspirations and manifest innovative measures to build and protect community. They are tested by…
Wallace “Wally” Amos, entrepreneur and founder of Famous Amos cookies has died at the age of 88. His family, in a statement, said Amos died from complications with dementia at his home in Honolulu. “With…
Freddie Figgers is the proverbial stone that the builders rejected. Abandoned as a newborn next to a dumpster, he was adopted by an elderly couple in rural Florida. His spirit was crushed when he discovered…
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