We are Gen Z college graduates who have raised $41.4 million for our blockchain startup. Here’s how I did it

In an advanced stage economy dominated by established players, opportunities for new entrants to the economy can be bleak. So we went on our way. In the fall of 2022, at 19 and 22, I dropped out of Vanderbilt to start Movement Labs. A year later, in the fall of …

How to Accelerate the Future of Innovation at HBCUs

HBCU founders at Morgan State University Photo Credit: HBCU Founders Initiative (HBCUFI) Historically Black Clark Atlanta University graduate Miranda Perez is working to bring more attention to the entrepreneurial talent emerging from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). According to Perez, “I’ve long read the headlines about ‘MIT Student Founders’ …

BNI convention in Naivasha highlights networking and business growth – Techish Kenya

On August 16, 2024, the city of Naivasha in Kenya hosted a significant gathering of over 400 entrepreneurs and business leaders from across Africa and beyond. The BNI Convention, organized by BNI Kenya, brought together a diverse group of professionals eager to network, share insights and explore new strategies for …

The fight continues for gender equality in entrepreneurship

The fight continues for gender equality in entrepreneurship getty Despite significant progress in recent decades, gender equality in entrepreneurship remains an elusive goal. Women have made remarkable strides, breaking into previously male-dominated industries and creating successful businesses that not only generate profit, but also drive social change. However, the journey …