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Meet Andre Peart, The Entrepreneur Changing The Narrative Around Hiring "Untapped" Talent

Meet Andre Peart, The Entrepreneur Changing The Narrative Around Hiring "Untapped" Talent

Creating Untapped Solutions (formerly ConConnect) was personal for Andre Peart. Peart spent five and a half years in a New York State prison, but struggled to find a stable job after his release. That is a common reality for many who leave the American prison system and look for a

Get To Know The CEO: Courtney Culmer is playing matchmaker for brands and freelancers

Get To Know The CEO: Courtney Culmer is playing matchmaker for brands and freelancers

COVID lockdowns coincided with maternity leave for Courtney Culmer, a corporate communications and marketing expert. But during that time, previously clients of hers kept reaching out for help with critical projects. Which makes sense, since companies of all sizes spent 2020 working through crisis communication efforts for their teams and

Maps are becoming more social, thanks to Atlanta-based startup GeoCloud

Maps are becoming more social, thanks to Atlanta-based startup GeoCloud

For startup GeoCloud, it is truly all about location, location, location. The Atlanta-based venture is creating new location-based experiences and making it possible for more people to find their community wherever they are in the world. It isn’t just about getting someone from Point A to Point

Durham-based LoanWell Has A Better FinTech Solution To Help Small Businesses Access Capital

Durham-based LoanWell Has A Better FinTech Solution To Help Small Businesses Access Capital

LoanWell’s office is in a prime location for a FinTech startup looking to change how small businesses access capital. The office backs up to Parrish Street in Durham, North Carolina, the historic home for the city's “Black Wall Street” and a hub for Black business. That legacy

The Negotiating Table Gets a Tech Upgrade, Thanks to Husband & Wife Founding Team

The Negotiating Table Gets a Tech Upgrade, Thanks to Husband & Wife Founding Team

The State of Georgia added 1 million new residents since 2010, meaning an impressive 10% population growth over the last decade. The pool of lawyers in the state has also increased dramatically. The American Bar has tracked a 19% increase in the reported number of lawyers in the state over

14 Georgia Startups Land Funding From Google For Startups

14 Georgia Startups Land Funding From Google For Startups

The second iteration of Google For Startups Black Founders Found is a lesson in the power of community. The 76 founders in the inaugural 2020 cohort were asked to nominate their startup peers to take part in the fund in 2021. 50 of those candidates were selected and will receive

How Dr. Jakita Thomas Is Reframing Esports Education For Underserved Communities

How Dr. Jakita Thomas Is Reframing Esports Education For Underserved Communities

Combining both her academic passions and her gaming background, Dr. Jakita Thomas is working to transform the future of esports. Pharaoh’s Conclave, a non-profit she started with her husband Erich, has set a goal of placing 500 Black and Brown youth in esports career opportunities over the next