Juanita Lott is a trailblazing entrepreneur and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the business world. As the founder and former chair and CEO of Bridgestream Software, she made history by creating the first tech company with a black woman founder to be acquired by a major corporation. Beyond her entrepreneurial success, Lott continues to champion women and minority-led […]
In the landscape of professional networking, diversity and representation are crucial elements often overlooked. Enter Kike Oniwinde, the visionary founder behind the Black Young Professional (BYP) Network, a beacon of empowerment and connection for black professionals globally. Inspired by her experiences studying abroad and encountering the challenges faced by talented black students, Oniwinde was determined to reshape the narrative. […]
In the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, where creativity and entrepreneurship thrive, one woman has carved her own path in the event support industry. Meet Chizoba Okpala Atsu, the visionary founder of Elles Icebox, a company that has become synonymous with exquisite cocktails and impeccable service. Chizoba’s journey began with a simple observation. Attending an event with lackluster waiter […]
In entrepreneurship tales of rags-to-riches journeys, few narratives are as inspiring and impactful as that of Janice Bryant Howroyd, the visionary force behind ActOne Group, the largest privately held, minority-woman-owned personnel company in the United States. Howroyd’s ascent to the summit of business success is nothing short of remarkable. Armed with little more than determination and a mere $900 […]
