Yesterday, the much-anticipated 2025 State of the Atlanta Black Tech Ecosystem Summit sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka transformed from an in-person gathering at The Gathering Spot into a two-part virtual panel and in-person town hall. experience that radiated innovation, collaboration, and hope. With majority of the Atlanta Black tech community tuning in, this year's 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 ...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s wisdom continues to light our path forward in times of profound change and challenge. Today, as we honor his legacy, we find ourselves at a critical juncture in the fight for equity and inclusion in the innovation economy. The past year has brought significant headwinds. We've witnessed widespread DEI program ...
As we step into 2025, we can't ignore DEI's significant attacks and cutbacks within our innovation landscape. But here at Goodie Nation, we're not dwelling on the setbacks. Instead, we're encouraging founders, investors, tech professionals, community builders, and the ecosystem to reimagine what's possible when we put inclusivity and positivity in innovation first. This year, ...
This next chapter is called thriving – because we’ve only survived long enough. What if we lived in a world where diverse innovators and social entrepreneurs didn’t just survive but thrive? At Goodie Nation, we’re not just imagining this world — we’re building it. This #GivingTuesday, we invite you to join us in creating a ...
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 ...
The Intentionally Good Summit Vol. III brought together the Goodie Nation community in a high-energy event that blended inspiration, action, and celebration. With the theme “The Power of Positive Innovation,” this year’s summit served as a pivotal conversation on how to address underrepresentation in the innovation economy. Founders, investors, tech professionals, startup coaches, and corporate ...
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 ...
Goodie Nation is thrilled to announce the addition of five remarkable leaders to our Board of Directors: Caitlin Ferguson, Jeff Hilimire, Jenea Bradley, Kirk Barnes, and Shay Lawson. Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for empowering the next generation of positive innovators and changemakers. As ...
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