This week was packed with insights, inspiration, and impactful dialogue as we launched two virtual event series: Best Practices and the Queens of Innovation Crown Table. From Pitch to Pilot: Mastering the Enterprise Sale with AI Tools On Wednesday, March 26th, we kicked off with an engaging session led by Seth Banks, Goodie Nation’s B2B ...
Yesterday marked another impactful day of community building for us here at Goodie Nation, as we celebrated Women's History Month with two powerful events aimed at addressing the mental health needs of innovators navigating today's turbulent business landscape: "All Founders Need Therapy" and "All Community Builders Need Therapy" sessions. Amidst the current chaos across the ...
At Goodie Nation, we believe relationships are the currency of innovation. Community builders are the ultimate plug—the unseen forces connecting diverse founders, technologists, and change-makers to the resources, people, and opportunities they need to succeed. This week, we activated that power across three dynamic events, collectively bringing together 100 influential individuals with a combined social ...
As we step into Women's History Month, Goodie Nation is proud to introduce Queens of Innovation, a powerful new initiative designed to celebrate, uplift, and amplify the women innovators within our community. These women are redefining industries, creating lasting impact, and building legacies that will inspire generations to come. They are breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, ...
Entrepreneurship is often painted as a heroic journey—the grind, the wins, the resilience. But what’s rarely discussed is the weight of that journey, the toll it takes on mental and emotional well-being. Yesterday, Goodie Nation hosted the 2025 Black History Month Edition of "All Founders Need Therapy", a safe space for founders in our community ...
The energy was electric at The Gathering Spot on February 1st, 2025, as over 350 members of the Atlanta Black Tech community gathered for our inaugural Town Hall, proudly sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. This year’s event was more than just a meeting—it was a movement. A Community-Driven Vision for the Future Under the theme ...
At Goodie Nation, we believe in the power of community and the transformative impact of collective intelligence. That belief was the driving force behind partnering with Google for Startups on their inaugural For Founders, By Founders Thought Leadership Series—a unique workshop series designed to tap into the incredible expertise of the Google for Startups Founders ...
Goodie Nation is excited to share some fantastic news for small businesses! Lenovo has officially launched Year 4 of its Evolve Small initiative, a program that has already impacted thousands of entrepreneurs across North America by providing millions of dollars in financial aid, technology, and mentorship. This year, Lenovo is taking things to the next ...
As we all process the outcome of yesterday’s election, there is a sense of uncertainty that is difficult to ignore. For many, the results may bring concerns about the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our country, especially within the tech and innovation spaces. I want to acknowledge those concerns and the emotions that ...
We are thrilled to introduce the inaugural cohort of Equity Wings, our angel investing training program designed to empower professionals to make their mark in the world of early-stage investing. After a rigorous selection process, we are proud to present a diverse and talented group of 46 individuals who are ready to take flight as ...
