Best Money Black Podcasts (2024)

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Shontay Lundy of Black Girl Sunscreen on Authentic Marketing, Innovating in Skincare, and the Journey to Major Retail 40:44

3d ago40:44

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Shontay Lundy is the Founder and CEO of Black Girl Sunscreen, a pioneering brand created to address the sun care needs of Black and Brown skin. Launched in 2016, Black Girl Sunscreen has grown from a single product to a trusted line available in major retailers like Target and Ulta. On this episode, Shontay speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about b…

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Black Tech Green Money: Marketing Strategist Mahdi Woodard on Growing Your Socials, Making Money with Instagram, and Knowing What To Post 44:56

5d ago44:56

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The Black Effect Presents... Black Tech Green Money! Marketing Strategist Mahdi Woodard is an innovative thinker with broad business acumen and in-depth marketing and branding experience. He serves as a marketing Consultant and Chief Marketing Officer, and was previously a Marketing Brand Analyst and Associate Brand Manager at Mars Petcare which is…

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DeMarcus Shawn on Growing Up Funny, Millions on Tik Tok, and Going Full Time with Content 38:45

10d ago38:45

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DeMarcus Shawn is one of the funniest people on Tik Tok, reaching over 6.6 million followers on TikTok and a million more on Instagram. Known for his relatable humor, DeMarcus has become a master of online entertainment, crafting skits and engaging videos that resonate across audiences and platforms. But his path to full-time content creation wasn’…

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C. David Moody of C.D. Moody Construction, on the entrepreneurs struggle, large institutional contracting, overcoming personal trauma, and the disruption of construction 31:51

17d ago31:51

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C. David Moody, Jr., is the President and CEO of C.D. Moody Construction, one of the largest Black-owned construction companies in the nation. With a career that spans over three decades, Moody has built iconic projects like the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Maynard H. Jackson International Concourse, while navigating the complexities of the constructi…

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Ross Mac, CEO at Maconomics on How to Teach Your Kids To Be Rich, Even If You Aren't 36:39

24d ago36:39

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Ep. 187 Ross Mac is the founder of Maconomics, a financial literacy media company dedicated to empowering urban communities. He brings a wealth of knowledge as a former Wall Street professional for Morgan Stanley and Grosvenor Capital. Ross talks with AfroTech’s Will Lucas about the importance of finding reliable financial information, taking advan…

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Nicky Saunders, Content Strategist at Deeper Than The Brand, on Turning Followers into Customers, Growing Your Digital Footprint, and AI Tools for Social Media 42:57

1M ago42:57

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Ep. 186 In this episode of Black Tech Green Money, AfroTech's Will Lucas chats with Nicky Saunders, Content Strategist at Deeper Than The Brand, to explore the powerful strategies behind turning social media followers into loyal customers. Nicky, best known for scaling motivational speaker Eric Thomas’s online community from 300K to 2M, shares her …

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Aaron Russell, Meta Director of Engineering, on A Day In The Life of a Tech Giant and Why You Should Return To The Office 39:58

1M ago39:58

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Ep. 185 Aaron Russell is Director, Edge Network Infrastructure at Meta. He’s been with the tech giant for nearly a decade. Aaron has initiated and led critical Internet infrastructure projects connecting the unconnected people in the emerging markets, especially in Africa. Aaron is a creative; a former contributor for Huffington Post, a filmmaker, …

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Udonis Haslem, Miami Heat Legend on Underdog Success, Business Ventures, and Working with Wells Fargo, and Derrick Faulcon of Cloudy Donut, 46:09

2M ago46:09

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Ep. 184 Udonis Haslem is a three-time NBA Champion, Miami HEAT legend, and NBA TV Analyst. He's now teaming up with Wells Fargo and the Rebuilding Together organization to make a lasting impact in the community by providing critical home repairs and safety modifications for families in need. Udonis is a businessman, philanthropist, and advocate for…

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Sheena Allen, founder of CapWay, on fundraising when you're hot, missing the mark, and building without code 37:03

2M ago37:03

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Sheena Allen is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, investor, and creative architect. Her fintech startup, CapWay, focuses on creating economic access and opportunities for all through inclusive financial products and services, including banking, content, payments, and more. With Capway, she became the youngest female in America to own and operate a …

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Monique Idlett and Erica Duignan Minnihan of Reign Ventures on Current Market Trends, Personal Journeys, and the Value of Partnership 41:56

2M ago41:56

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Reign Ventures is an early stage investment firm that focuses on women and minority-led startups, investing at the Seed and Series A Stage in promising technology and tech-enabled startups with high-potential founders. Monique Idlett is the Founder and Managing Partner, Erica Duignan Minnihan is Founder and General Partner. Monique is a globally re…

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Telva McGruder of General Motors on Electric Vehicles and The Black Opportunity 35:06

2M ago35:06

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Telva McGruder is the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at General Motors, and has spent more than 28 years at the company - starting as an engineer. Today, she’s focused on weaving DEI into the fabric of the company, working in partnership with internal and external leaders to champion the broad and diverse workforce. On this episode r…

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Randall Yarborough of Joyshed, former YEEZY on Culture, Apparel, and Footwear 46:12

3M ago46:12

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Ep. 179 Randall Yarborough is a multidisciplinary designer with professional experience in sporting equipment, apparel, and footwear. He was Senior Footwear Designer at YEEZY, working under Ye (Kanye West), and recently launched his own company, Joyshed, an athletic shorts brand. On this episode, Randall speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the …

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Jeff Nelson of Blavity on How to be a Technical Co-Founder and Hacking the Startup Paradox 45:30

3M ago45:30

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Jeff Nelson is known as “the Relatable CTO” for his ability to take very complex technology solutions and help others understand how and why to implement them to benefit themselves and their businesses. Jeff is driving innovation in technology, business, culture, and public policy. Along with being known as “the Relatable CTO”, Jeff is the Co-Found…

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Rodney Williams of SoloFunds on Tackling the Wealth Gap, Redefining Credit Scores, and Achieving Startup Growth 42:24

3M ago42:24

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Rodney Williams is Co-Founder and President at Solo Funds, one of the leading financial technology companies for underserved communities. On this episode, Rodney speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how to launch a fintech startup MVP with no venture capital, how challenging disruption can be in a highly regulated industry, and finding success w…

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Chaucer Barnes of Translation + United Masters on Building Brands, Communities, and the Power of Cultural Capital 48:07

3M ago48:07

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Chaucer Barnes is Chief Marketing Officer of Translation + United Masters, the parent company of award-winning creative agency Translation, and artist services platform UnitedMasters. In creating a new normal for the way brands and creators alike mint and trade cultural capital, Chaucer applies tools and lessons from every chapter of his life – as …

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Mac Conwell of RareBreed Ventures speaks on 'the money game' and lessons learned as a founder turned venture capitalist 34:02

4M ago34:02

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Mckeever 'Mac' Conwell is Founder & Managing Partner of RareBreed Ventures, a pre-seed fund that invests in exceptional founders primarily outside of large tech ecosystems, typically first money in, or, at least earlier than most investors. He’s one of the most prominent voices in tech on X (formerly Twitter), and his funds success is largely found…

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The Ultimate Guide to Podcast Equipment 39:05

4M ago39:05

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Ep. 174 In this episode of Black Tech Green Money, I dive into the essential gear you need to start a highly rated podcast. Whether you're a beginner or looking to upgrade your setup, I’ve got you covered with recommendations for every budget. I’ll walk you through the best recording software, hardware recorders, microphones, audio interfaces, stor…

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Ceci Kurzman of Nexus Management Group on Board Service, Business Strategy, and Growth Stage Investing 38:23

4M ago38:23

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Ep. 173 In this episode of Black Tech Green Money, Ceci Kurzman talks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about her impressive background as a private investor, entrepreneur, and independent board member. With a history as a former music executive and talent manager, Ceci has guided the careers and business strategies of some of the biggest artists in the w…

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Brandon Butler of Butter.ATL on Building Community, Creating Content, and Elevating Culture 37:56

4M ago37:56

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Ep. 172 Brandon Butler is Partner + Chief Culture & Innovation Officer @ Majority // CEO @ Butter.ATL, an Atlanta-based media company covering all things Atlanta, from sports and news to food and music. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram at @willlucas Learn more at AfroTech.com https://instagram.com/afro.tech Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/…

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Damali Peterman on Negotiating While Black, Getting the Comp You're Worth, and High Stakes 41:46

5M ago41:46

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Ep. 171 Damali Peterman is a highly regarded and sought-after lawyer, mediator, negotiator, educator, and speaker with nearly 20 years of experience in the alternative dispute resolution field. She is the founder and CEO of two companies—Breakthrough ADR, and Damali Law. On this episode of Black Tech Green Money, Damali talks with AfroTech's Will L…

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John Hope Bryant of Operation HOPE on Good Debt vs Bad Debt, Financial Literacy, and Capitalism 42:50

5M ago42:50

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Ep. 170 John Hope Bryant is an entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist, best known for his work in economic empowerment and financial literacy. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc., a nonprofit organization providing financial literacy and economic education to underserved communities. Bryant has been a vocal advocate for f…

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Fonz Morris of Netflix on How to Design for Conversion, Have a Global Perspective, and Find Success Being Self Taught 34:51

5M ago34:51

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Ep. 169 Fonz Morris is Lead Product Designer, Global Conversion at Netflix. He’s an entrepreneur and self-taught designer, leading one of the most impactful teams inside one of the biggest tech and media companies on the planet. He’s travelled all around the world on his self-driven educational adventures, and prior to joining Netflix, he led a des…

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Lanny Smith of Actively Black on his fashion movement, market segmentation, and tips for securing major partnerships 42:28

5M ago42:28

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Ep. 168 Lanny Smith is founder and CEO at Actively Black and Active Faith, both wildly successful athleisure brands doing numbers. An unlikely fashion mogul, Lanny is a former college star basketball player and pro athlete, but this wasn’t the road he chose, but, he’s found his path. On this episode, Lanny speaks with AfroTech’s Will Lucas about th…

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Dr. Nashlie Sephus on the Future of AI, Ethics, and Empowering Underserved Communities 31:21

5M ago31:21

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Ep. 167 Dr. Nashlie Sephus is the Applied Science Manager for the Amazon AI team focusing on fairness in AI. Based in Atlanta, she formally led the Amazon (A9) Visual Search and AR teams, which launched Part Finder, the visual search tool for replacement parts) on the Amazon Shopping App in 2018. The team for Part Finder came from from Atlanta-base…

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Kobie Fuller on AI, Black Founders, and the Future of VC 36:48

6M ago36:48

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Ep. 166 Kobie Fuller is General Partner at Upfront Ventures. He’s got deep expertise in enterprise SAAS and frontier technologies including AR/VR. Previously, he was Chief Marketing Officer at REVOLVE, one of the largest global fashion e-commerce players based in Los Angeles. He’s got deep interest in artificial intelligence, and he’s placing bets…

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The Real Economics of the Music Business || Ryan Leslie 37:38

6M ago37:38

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Ep. 165 Ryan Leslie is a Grammy nominated musician and producer, and founder at SuperPhone which helps creatives and businesses increase engagement, drive revenue, and build better relationships with SMS / MMS marketing. On this episode, Ryan talks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the economics of the music industry, why artists are selling their c…

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We Could Own All We Give Away for Free on Social Media || Isaac Hayes III 34:10

6M ago34:10

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Ep. 164 Isaac Hayes III is on a mission to change social media forever. With his Fanbase app, he’s empowering content creators to monetize and own their contributions to the cultural conversation. His commitment to creating an equitable landscape for the next generation of social media users has grown Fanbase to $100 Million + valuation, ad he’s th…

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HBCU Financial Literacy Roadshow at WSSU Presented by State Farm 47:19

6M ago47:19

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Ep. 163 Ben Holmes is Vice President, Enterprise Credit Risk Management at Wells Fargo and was previously an Assistant VP at Bank of America. He also runs Boardroom Vision which was created to help the everyday Black families learn financial literacy. Ben talks with AfroTech’s Will Lucas on stage at Winston Salem State University for our Financial …

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Storytelling with Founders and Venture Capitalists || Aaron Samuels, Collide Capital 31:16

7M ago31:16

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Ep. 162 Aaron Samuels is Founder and Managing Partner of Collide Capital a $66M fund, so far, which is the first VC fund simultaneously backed by Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter. He’s also co-founder and served as COO at Blavity, the largest global Black Media company for Millennials and Gen-Z, and AfroTech, the largest Black Tech conference in the w…

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Black Tech Green Money: Social Impact's Effect on Black Wealth || Alphonso David, Global Black Economic Forum 35:01

7M ago35:01

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The Black Effect Presents... Black Tech Green Money! Alphonso David has committed his life to actualizing a more just and equitable world. Currently, he’s President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum, focused on reimagining what diversity, equity, inclusion, and opportunity looks like in global workspaces and marketplaces, as well as achievin…

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Using Tech to Save Our Democracy || D'Seanté Parks of 1000 MORE 37:29

7M ago37:29

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Ep. 160 D’Seanté Parks is founder and CEO of 1000 MORE, an app that makes it easier for people from underrepresented communities, like the ones she’s from, to engage in politics — a topic that is super important to everyone’s well-being and growth but often difficult to participate in. Her app provides digestible nonpartisan summaries of legislatio…

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J. Byron's $900 Million Project on Chicago's South Side 35:01

7M ago35:01

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Ep. 159 J. Byron is the Lead Developer at Woodlawn Central, a $900 million economic development project on Chicago’s South Side. The massive project will include a boutique hotel, call and data center, residential buildings, theater, urban farm and microgram. And, there are plans to integrate a lot of technology like AI, AR, and VR to assist with t…

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Black Circle Of Money Music Publishing 2:48

7M ago2:48

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Black Circle Of Money Music Publishing: Intellectual Property

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The Burns Brothers on Serial Entrepreneurship 42:37

8M ago42:37

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Ep. 158 John and Mike Burns, known as The Burns Brothers are serial entrepreneurs with companies in a variety of verticals like organizational culture & diversity, marketing, pr& events, hospitality and lifestyle. You may have heard of their companies like Manchester Park, a creative agency, HQ House, which is a social club, or Koi Collective, a DE…

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Jarvis Sam, The Rainbow Disruption 41:31

8M ago41:31

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Ep. 157 Jarvis Sam is the Founder and CEO at The Rainbow Disruption where the mission is to partner with organizations to develop practical solutions that champion DEI in the workplace and enable systemic progress where authenticity, empathy, growth mindset, and transparency are celebrated. Previously, he was Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion …

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Andrew Hawkins, StatusPRO 44:23

8M ago44:23

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Ep. 156 Andrew Hawkins, aka Hawk, is a former NFL wide receiver, having played 6 seasons in the league with teams like Bengals, the Browns, and the Patriots. Today, he’s a media personality AND co-founder at Status Pro, an athlete led technology company, which makes software for training and consumer entertainment. On this episode, Hawk speaks with…

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Andrew McCaskill, LinkedIn 36:39

8M ago36:39

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Ep. 155 Andrew McCaskill is a communications executive with 20 years of experience delivering award-winning communications and PR campaigns at Fortune 500 companies and highly successful technology start-ups. He was SVP of Global Communications and Multicultural Marketing at Neilsen, Head of D&I, Global Sales & marketing at Facebook, is an investor…

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Drew Henson, TOQi 41:57

9M ago41:57

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Ep. 154 Drew Henson is an award-winning designer, entrepreneur and founder of twenty2b, a lifestyle and technology product design studio based in Toronto, Canada, founder/CEO of SEAM Technic, an IoT personal safety platform, and founder of TOQi, a cannabis accessory technology company. Armed with both a B.Sc. in Engineering Physics from The Univers…

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Jehron Petty, ColorStack 35:48

9M ago35:48

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Ep. 153 Jehron Petty is Founder and CEO at ColorStack, a non-profit collegiate organization that helps Black and Latinx Computer Science students get degreed and hired. When he was at Cornell, he worked as an intern at google, and later turned them down for a full-time role to start his own entrepreneurial journey. On this episode, Jehron talks wit…

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Jerome Howard, Culture Wireless 33:07

9M ago33:07

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Ep. 152 Culture Wireless is a Black owned internet service provider which delivers fast, reliable, affordable internet solutions. Jerome Howard is Chief Operating Officer, working to empower communities with high-quality and affordable internet service. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram at @willlucas Learn more at AfroTech.com https://instagram.com/af…

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Corporate Responsibility for Closing the Wealth Gap 30:15

9M ago30:15

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Ep. 151 This episode features a fireside chat with Dennis Cail of Zirtue, and Abim Kolawole of Northwestern Mutual. Dennis Cail is the founder and CEO of Zirtue, a fintech company pioneering in the $200 billion relationship-based lending market segment by automating the loan process between family and friends with payments going directly to designa…

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Brandon Butler, Butter.ATL 37:56

9M ago37:56

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Ep. 150 Brandon Butler is Partner + Chief Culture & Innovation Officer @ Majority // CEO @ Butter.ATL, an Atlanta-based media company covering all things Atlanta, from sports and news to food and music. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram at @willlucas Learn more at AfroTech.com https://instagram.com/afro.tech Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/…

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We'll Beg for Forgiveness, Because We Ain't Asking for Permission with Will Lucas 42:30

10M ago42:30

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Ep. 149 Permissionless often refers to public blockchains that allow anyone to participate in validating and mining transactions as well as using the system to buy, sell and trade assets. Wealth and Success are also permissionless. You don't need anyone's approval to go after your dream, start your company, or invest in your future. Since you don't…

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The Story of Arthur George Gaston and The Case for Black Entrepreneurship & Wealth 30:17

10M ago30:17

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Ep. 148 In the season we celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I wanted to introduce you to a lesser known character in his life that played a massive impact. The story of A.G. Gaston is one that, when you look closely, represents the power of Black wealth and entrepreneurship, allowing us to use our resources to ma…

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Documenting the Journey with Will Lucas 31:12

10M ago31:12

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Ep. 147 Necessary to start your year off with this episode; 'A life worth living is worth recording'. These are words to live by, from a great entrepreneur and speaker. On this episode, Will Lucas, Brand Manager for AfroTech and Black Tech Green Money discusses why you should put in the work to document your journey via a personal journal, blog, po…

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Fashion Design That Drives Culture Forward w/ Randall Yarborough FLASHBACK 46:12

10M ago46:12

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Ep. 147 Randall Yarborough is a multidisciplinary designer with professional experience in sporting equipment, apparel, and footwear. He was Senior Footwear Designer at YEEZY, working under Ye (Kanye West), and recently launched his own company, Joyshed, an athletic shorts brand. On this episode, Randall speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about the …

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The Spill Team: Alphonzo "Phonz" Terrell and Kenya Parham FLASHBACK 42:54

11M ago42:54

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Ep. 146 Alphonzo "Phonz" Terrell is founder and CEO at Spill, and Kenya Parham is Global VP, Community & Partnerships at the culture-first social media app. At launch, Spill jumped to the top of the app store and still maintains a formidable position. On this episode, Phonz and Kenya speak with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how Spill makes a lasting …

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LIVE: Chat with AI Expert Cliff Worley at HOPE Global Economic Forum 2023 32:17

11M ago32:17

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Ep. 145 Cliff Worley is an accomplished marketing leader and growth advisor to startups. As Sr. Director of Portfolio Growth Marketing at Kapor Capital, he provides strategic coaching to help VC-backed companies effectively go to market and scale customer acquisition. He also currently stands at the forefront of artificial intelligence, speaking na…

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Jonathan Viard, Northwestern Mutual 30:06

11M ago30:06

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Ep. 144 Jon Viard is Program Lead of the SARE Task Force at Northwestern Mutual, which stands for Sustained Action for Racial Equity. Prior to leading SARE, Jon was Senior Director of Centralized Supervision at Northwestern Mutual. SARE encompasses an accelerator in NM’s ongoing commitment to fight racism, prejudice and social injustice in all form…

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Evaluating Your Tech Stack 33:11

11M ago33:11

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Ep. 143 Your tech stack is the set of applications you use to operate your business. As you grow, your needs are certainly going to evolve, and what worked for you at one level, may not be the best fit for you at future levels. This episode offers a few categories and concepts you should consider as we approach the end of the year regarding the tec…

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