In an era where competition often overshadows collaboration, the merger between IIA Healthcare and Gritly emerges as a beacon of what can be achieved when diverse founders unite with a common purpose. This narrative isn't just about two companies coming together; it's a testament to the power of collaboration among founders from diverse backgrounds, aiming ...
Today, we’re thrilled to unveil the 20 grantees of the 2024 Tech Equity Collective Impact Fund, a groundbreaking initiative brought to life through a strategic partnership between Goodie Nation and Google's Tech Equity Collective. This collaboration marks a $1 million commitment to organizations at the cutting edge of fostering equity in the tech industry. These ...
One weekend ago was not just a celebration but a vivid reflection of the journey Goodie Nation has embarked upon over the last ten years. Our community, driven by a passion for social impact, empowerment, and innovation, came together to commemorate a milestone that marks a decade of dedication, growth, and transformative relationships. Goodie Hack: ...
Exciting news! After an extensive process, we've officially launched the 2024 Lenovo Evolve Small cohort in partnership with Lenovo, AMD, and Microsoft. This initiative marks a continued commitment to supporting diverse-led Brick-and-Mortar and Consumer Goods startups in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Raleigh-Durham, and Toronto. This year, we're amplifying our efforts with a selected group ...
This week in conjunction with Amex Ventures, we officially launched the Future of Tech is Inclusive program, and welcomed 16 exceptional startups into the Goodie Nation community. We have selected a group of innovative founders at the seed and pre-seed stages, whose startups focus on the consumer lifestyle, B2B, or enterprise capability spaces. Over the ...
We’re super excited to welcome the newest member of the Goodie Nation community to our team – Jordyn Weaver. Jordyn Weaver is a business strategist, innovator, and social impact leader. She is the founder of Forefront ATL, an Atlanta-based startup that's on a mission to bring Black brands to the forefront by connecting them with ...
Empowering Future Black Technical Talent with a $1M Fund We are thrilled to announce our renewed partnership with Google's Tech Equity Collective for the 2024 Tech Equity Collective Impact Fund. This exciting collaboration marks another milestone in our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. This year, we're dedicating a substantial $1M ...
The journey to unite Black ATLiens in tech began in 2017, and years of building bridges across founders, corporate leaders, investors, and the entire tech spectrum led to this moment—a reboot of the annual summit that left a lasting impact. Last Thursday, January 11th, 2024, marked a historic day in the heart of Atlanta, GA, ...
