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We spotlight Black and African entrepreneurs, artists, Non-profit leaders, and community activists to learn from their career and entrepreneurship journey. Listeners gain access to these accomplished professionals' knowledge, resources, and tools and come away with the know-how, confidence, and motivation needed to RISE in their Career and Business.
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Jamar Jones- Founder of Foureva Media | Author of Change Your Circle, Change Your Life | National Speaker | Creator of Lead The Movement Business Conference | Member of Forbes The Culture
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Bio: Jamar Jones, Founder of Foureva Media. Jamar is a business owner, speaker, and author of the book, "Change Your Circle; Change Your Life” and a proud member of Forbes The Culture. He is a visionary who believes in leadership and subscribes to the notion that we can all connect in a relatable way. From a thriving music career performing for tho…
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Jamar Williams - Taking Flight: Innovating with Drones and Community Outreach
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Bio: Jamar Williams is a creative entrepreneur who specializes in innovation and technology and is the Founder and CEO of drone communications company, PromoDrone. Currently, Jamar spends his time developing PromoDrone’s global business operations and reinvesting his time in nonprofit and community organizations throughout San Diego County. He is a…
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Trivelle Simpson - Entrepreneur | Trader | Investor
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Bio With only the funds from his tax return in 2016 Trivelle started The Drive Group and has since grown it into a multi million dollar company. His history of working in start up environments across varying industries helped him to develop the skill of identifying smart risks, and knowing when to step back and when to push forward. After several y…
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Greenish Vibes - Apothecary Founders | Cannabis Entrepreneurs | Strategic Collaborators | Community Advocates
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Bio: Danicka is the Creative Director of Greenish Vibes, founded in 2020. In 2021, Olamiji joined GV as co-founder, Brand Strategy Manager. Danicka is seasoned real estate professional with a BS in Finance and Economics. She has been highlighted in business & real estate publications, podcasts and articles. Danicka is a serial entrepreneur with pro…
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Aaron Johnson - Facilitator | Touch Specialist | Speaker | DEI Mentorship
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Bio Aaron Johnson is a facilitator, public speaker, and touch specialist who practices closeness as a way to break down barriers between people. As co-founder of both Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action, Aaron takes the time to hold the stories of black people around homophobia, transphobia, internalized racism, and those that are Chronically U…
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"Bridging the Historical Gap: Understanding Black History for Unity and Empowerment"
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Rise Urban Nation podcast! Today, we're excited to announce the launch of the Rise Urban Nation Journal for Black History Month. Our journal aims to support early-stage and aspiring entrepreneurs in the Black and Pan-African community who struggle with taking an idea to a business concept. We understand that one…
About: William A. Adams is a software engineering trailblazer, award-winning DEI innovator, and philanthropist. After rolling out critical XML code globally in many of Microsoft's core products, he was named the first Technical Advisor to the CTO, Kevin Scott. While leading and mentoring young developers, often as the only Black man in the room, Wi…
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Clutch - Elevating Brands Digital Marketing
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About Clutch www.thatsclutch.com HQ: Houston, TX Founded: 2021 Funding: $1.2M pre-seed funding (Precursor Ventures, HearstLab, Capital Factory, DivInc, etc.) Media Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19RzgNVtaASi8Vo9bs9hZLoZSLuI3tSZy About: Founded in 2020 by Madison Long and Simone May, Clutch is the digital marketplace connecting creators…
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Ashley Barton, EdD - CEO | Founder | ReadHer LLC
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About: ReadHer (pronounced like Reader!) is named after the woman who reads! It's the brain child of a passionate book reader. Like most, Ashley was just an avid reader who wanted to find community amongst other readers to talk about books. ReadHer came along like a lot of things do; time and opportunity. Early during the pandemic Ashley spent a lo…
About: Cook Casa connects people who love to cook with people who love to eat. Your residence, vacation rental, boat, private jet, or picnic. We create shared experiences with culinary curators by sending on-demand Chefs to your location for an elevated dining experience. The Airbnb of Chefs or Uber of Cooks. Cook Casa opens doors of opportunity fo…
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Marcus Burton - Designer | Screen Printer | Entrepreneur | Student | Artist
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Bio: Marcus Burton started as a fashion designer who turned his love for fashion into a screen printing business. While discovering his spirituality, he created a brand titled “Aphase” which encouraged people to embrace the moments that life offers. Marcus is dedicated to bringing a new perspective on art and business to San Diego. Connect with Mar…
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Anthony Smith - Emmy and NAACP Award-Winning Director/Producer
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ANTHONY SMITH FredAnthony “Anthony” Smith is an award-winning television professional with over 15 years experience developing, writing, directing, producing, and editing original short-form and long-form content for television and the web. He has had the privilege of guiding and mentoring a number of producers and associate producers that have gon…
This year we plan to help more entrepreneurs build their businesses and brand through partnerships with @tailorbrands! RUN and TailorBrands are helping Pan Africans worldwide bring their dream business idea to life. No more excuses on why you can't create or afford certain essential things your brand needs. Tailor Brands offers you everything your …
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Diane Skai Stroud & Ed-Maggie Myrthil - Life Insurance Professionals
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ABOUT DIANE SKAI STROUD We should all strive to live a long healthy life, filled with love, abundance and service to others. Nourishing each part of who we are as physical, mental, emotional & spiritual beings is essential to our overall well being. Planning, discipline and execution make it happen. Essential to every financial portfolio and estate…
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Ewane “E” Masango - CEO of The Society | Inventor | Mastermind Creator | Public Speaker | Storyteller | Coin Carrier
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About: At least twice, teachers tried to deny the power of voice to Ewane Masango. They tried and failed. He went on to win public speaking competitions and now is an entertainer and public speaker with a side of entrepreneur. He's building a new digital space for people to build connections, improve health and empower their community. The Society,…
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Consult with Sola - Self-Worth Vs. Net-Worth
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Bio: Adesola Akindele is a 20-year international serial entrepreneur and novice angel investor who believes that entrepreneurship is the key to economic prosperity, especially for underestimated and under-represented economic groups. As an economist, she is never shy of looking ahead or at the bigger picture, examining key metrics that differentiat…
About Dr. Pamela Ellis I founded Compass College Advisory because it felt good to do so. It’s truly my calling. When we meet, you’ll discover my two passions: 1. Learning 2. Helping kids thrive into successful, happy adults I’ve been in education long enough to know that it can fuel or fizzle a spirit that wants to go to college to create a success…
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Karl Sona - Driving Profitable Partnerships for Minority-Owned Businesses!
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About Karl: I am a man on a mission to create more profitable partnerships between black-owned businesses and large corporate brands. As a first-generation immigrant from Cameroon, I grew up having to always be different versions of myself. Whether it was under my parent's roof where I had to adhere to cultural standards, or out in the world having…
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Nicole Kearney - Creating Community with Wine!
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BIO: Sip & Share Wines is a boutique winery producing a diversity of handcrafted vegan wines. We're passionate about creating community with wine, especially for wine lovers often overlooked and underrepresented by the wine industry. Our wines are approachable to all palates, fun and made to sip and share. Purchase a bottle or join the wine club at…
For the SD for Haiti Project, people can get more info about the event and tickets at: https://us.patronbase.com/_TheHoldingCompany/Productions/K7/Performances Kofi Andoh: Kofi was born and raised in Ghana. He came to the US as a teen and received multiple engineering and fine arts degrees at Boston, Columbia, and Wayne State University. Over the y…
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Sacha Walton: Business Strategist | International Speaker | Author | CEO | Podcast Host
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Bio: Sacha Walton has graced the physical and virtual stage nationally and internationally, providing a fresh take on entrepreneurship through a holistic approach to business. This multi-dimensional Woman of Inspiration Award winner is not only a speaker, but is a business strategist, podcast host, author, and event producer. She inspires her audie…
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LaToria Pierce- Entrepreneur | Storyteller | Community Advocate
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BIO: LaToria Pierce is an engagement specialist, entrepreneur, and the CEO/Founder of future of work/tech startup Handoff. Prior to launching Handoff, Her work spanned public engagement, marketing, and fintech areas. LaToria has led social impact initiatives and managed engagement strategies for both local and national nonprofits in domestic violen…
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Trisha Leconte - Speaker | Author | Brand Creative
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Bio: Trisha Leconte is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, masterful teacher, and top-ranked executive strategist. She is also one of the nation’s go-to experts on branding and design. “Find your message and turn it into a movement” is what Trisha does best. She helps individuals, brands and corporations create engaging content that gets noticed…
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George McCalman - Artist | Author | Graphic Designer
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ILLUSTRATED BLACK HISTORY By George McCalman ~ A Compelling Collection of 145 Original Portraits and Profiles Celebrating Black Pioneers, Created and Curated by an Award-Winning Graphic Designer ~ “This vivid survey of Black history leaps off the page.” —Publishers Weekly “A unique and engaging entry point into Black history.” —Booklist From determ…
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James DuBose - Television Executive Behind FOX SOUL
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JAMES DUBOSE James DuBose is an innovative, visionary, and thought leader known for producing culture-shaping content and sharing the voice and lived experiences of Black people around the globe. DuBose built his entire career with his focus on four fundamental pillars, which are to inspire, educate, uplift, and entertain Black audiences. He experi…
Biography: Desmond started his career as a chemical engineer and quickly realized he did not experience being fulfilled in this line of work. Instead, he decided to follow his dream of being in sales, even though he had zero experience and failed at his first door to door sales job. Desmond didn’t give up on his sales career and ultimately closing …
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Danita C. Doleman - Experienced Strategic Leader | Growth Hacker | Small Business Innovator | Entrepreneur
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Bio: Ms. Doleman is the principal and founder of SEAS Community Partners, LLC. Ms. Doleman has over 25 years of experience as an innovative solution provider and leader in developing strategic solutions for nonprofit organizations, small businesses, commercial organizations, and government agencies. Ms. Doleman began her professional career in comp…
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Jason Roberts - Social Entrepreneur | Frontline Friendly Advocate | Speaker | Career Coach
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Jason Roberts Bio Family Background: Born August 5, 1975 in Bryan TX to Mary and George Roberts Two brothers Michael (8 yrs older) and John (1 year younger) Dad (George) was a college professor at Prairie View A&M University HBCU for many years Mom (Mary) was a high school teacher George was the first black to receive a PhD in Mathematics from the …
Bio: Adesola Akindele is a 20-year international serial entrepreneur and novice angel investor who believes that entrepreneurship is the key to economic prosperity, especially for underestimated and under-represented economic groups. As an economist, she is never shy of looking ahead or at the bigger picture, examining key metrics that differentiat…
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Ginny Clarke - Leadership Strategist | Podcaster | Career Expert | Enlightened Executive
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Bio Ginny was most recently Director, Executive Recruiting at Google from August 2016 until November 2020. In this role, she led the Diversity, Non-tech Recruiting, and the Leadership Internal Mobility teams. Before Google, Ginny was a Partner at Spencer Stuart, the global executive search firm, where she co-founded and led the firm’s Global Divers…
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Angela Lewis - Podcast Tours | Global Connector I Public Relations
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Bio ALA Public Relations was founded by Angela Lewis, a former professional basketball player, championship winning coach and author. Angela garnered significant media attention through her high level sports experiences. She has been interviewed on every type of media platform while rising to the top to become a professional athlete. With a desire …
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Jerome Myers - Developer of People and Places.
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Jerome Myers Jerome Myers aka “J” is a developer of people and places. He is the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of DreamCatchers and The Myers Development Group. Through these entities he gets to live out his childhood dreams of helping people manifest the things they imagine and create social proof that dreams should be real. Since leaving …
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Alex Waters - Ecosystem Builder | Innovation Coach
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Short Bio Entrepreneurs need resources, training, and a realistic approach to launching their businesses – that’s where I come in. I’m the Director of Economic Development & Innovation at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, where one of my primary functions is running San Diego’s first low-to-moderate income and diversity focused acceler…
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Devin Wilkins - Community Builder | Author | Entrepreneur
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Quick Bio: Devin Wilkins, Founder of Meeting Where You Are (MYWA). Devin Wilkins is a native of Baltimore, MD, a graduate of Delaware State University, a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and a proud father. Post college, Devin has been actively involved doing community outreach for "troubled" youth. He works with many organizations such a…
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Vernon Beckford - Diversified Lending Solutions
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Bio: Vernon Beckford is the CEO of Diversified Lending Solutions. Mr. Beckford has fifteen years of experience and leadership in investment management, debt and equity joint ventures, commercial mortgage origination, and distressed loan workouts. Concurrent with his roles at large companies, he had made early-stage investments in tech and operating…
Bio: Ed is a native of Washington, D.C., now residing in Broward County, FL. Focused, hardworking, selfless, and determined is how many who know him would describe him, but he credits much of his success and development thus far to the powerful network he’s established. Ed is a graduate of Delaware State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s d…
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Deidra Mayberry - Resilient | Entrepreneur | Leader | Supporter| Way Maker
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Deidra Mayberry Bio: Deidra Mayberry is the Executive Director and Co-Founder at Reading to New Heights nonprofit. Deidra holds a Bachelor's in Communications from UTSA (2009) with a concentration in Public Relations with a Business (minor). Deidra is a modern Thought Leader in the new era. She has created an environment where adult learners can th…
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Alex Zere – Connector | Advisor | Believer
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Bio: Alex is the President and Sr. Loan officer at Stronger Lending, a family owned, and operated mortgage brokerage based in San Diego. He has been in the financial services industry for over 14 years and has worked in retail banking, management and currently services clients mortgage needs. He graduated from SDSU in 2009 with a degree in Politica…
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Jarvis Leverson - The Morning Hero | Productivity Engineer | Accountability Coach
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Bio: Jarvis is a success coach who helps entrepreneurs turbocharge their productivity by winning the morning and hacking their goals so that they can achieve them faster. He is also the founder of the accelerated growth club, bringing together like-minded individuals who are all pursuing the best version of themselves. Connect with Jarvis! Instagra…
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Kia Edwards - Human Resources Learning & Development Practitioner | EDU-preneur | Community Activist | Village Mother
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BIO Kia is a proud wife and mom of two boys, ages six and three. After growing up in a home where her mother birthed an in-home licensed daycare, she found her second career in education after graduating from HBCU - Clark Atlanta University. While she has served in diverse roles in K-16, Kia has been in adult education leadership for over the past …
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Antonio Glenn - Entrepreneur | Attorney | Leader
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Bio: Antonio graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2008, with a focus in Business Law. He passed the Maryland Bar in 2010 and Texas Bar in 2016. Antonio was also selected and licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States in 2017. While in law school, Antonio held law clerk positions at several law firms as we…
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Dr. Anton Dormer - Immunotherapy Revolutionized
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Bio: Dr. Anton Dormer was born to immigrant parents within the City of New York. His mother is from the Caribbean Islands of Guadeloupe FWI and his father is from Jamaica. Both of them where very influential in Dr. Dormer entering the healthcare field. Dr. Dormer grew up in a household where education was valued. Both his parents were in school thr…
Bio Ed Norwood is President of ERN/The National Council of Reimbursement Advocacy. He has been recognized as a unique and distinctive authority in transitional leadership and administrative laws that govern the healthcare delivery process. Ed has done hundreds of media interviews and lectures worldwide, focusing on public policy, healthcare advocac…
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Tyus Sheppard - Digital Coordinator | GWU Masters Student | Political Activist
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Bio: Tyus Sheppard is a Digital Coordinator and Political Activist who is currently pursuing a master's degree in Political Management at Gorge Washington University with a focus on digital politics. Tyus was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, one of the hottest cities in the country. The goal of Tyus's work is to bring some of that heat to the …
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Resilient Ventures - Transforming Venture Capital
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Bios: Dr. Keith M. Daniel Rev. Dr. M. Keith Daniel is the Co-Founder and Managing Director for Resilient Ventures, LLC a committed capital fund investing in African American-led high-growth companies. He is also the owner of Madison Consulting Group, LLC (MCG), a company committed to serving individuals and institutions striving for the greatest go…
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Cheddy Matthews - Leadership Coach | Business Growth Strategist | Retired U.S. Marine Corps Officer | Proud Father
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Bio: Making good, great, and great exceptional is what Cheddy Matthews does for individuals and organizations alike. This is not only his passion, but it is his gift, calling, and profession. As an inspired, conscious-raising, eternally optimistic and faithful lover of people and life, Cheddy believes his work at HED Space Coaching is fulfillment o…
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Annette Perry - Designer | Entrepreneur | Social worker | Author
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BIO As the owner of Aroara global I have an intense passion to challenge myself and push the imagination to captivate, educate and excite. In my design work I continue to help others bring their inner vision to the surface by creating commissioned custom apparel/ costumes. During the pandemic I leaned into developing my writing skills and published…
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N.Chloe Nwangwu - Brand Scientist | Entrepreneur | Digital Diplomacy Advisor
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Bio - N. Chloé Nwangwu is a Brand Scientist and Digital Diplomacy (like actual diplomacy!) advisor who believes brands not built with power dynamics and biases in mind need a good old Thanos snap. She is in the business of making brands in pursuit of social progress impossible to ignore and it is her personal mission to get you better seen, heard a…
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Carl Dumesle - Problem Solver | Entrepreneur | Founder
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Bio: Carl is a problem solver at heart. Born to entrepreneurial parents, he's always had an eye for business and creating solutions that help people. When Carl moved from his home country, Haiti, to the US for his MBA, he found the search for housing as an international student extremely difficult. To solve that, he created HUGS, the future of inte…
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Amie Thompson - CEO | Speaker | Brand Builder
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Bio: Amie Thompson is an executive, investor, mentor, and leader and the current President & CEO of Creative Allies, a minority-certified marketing firm for entrepreneurs. We offer a wide range of marketing services to grow our client's brand. We create best practices from the lessons learned over our 10-year history to connect our clients with buy…
