Goodie Nation is thrilled to announce the addition of three outstanding professionals to our team this month. Each brings a wealth of experience and a shared passion for our mission to support and uplift Black tech corporate professionals and startup founders. Join us in welcoming Trevor Wilkins, Vanessa Kuhlor, and Christina Kingsberry! Trevor Wilkins - ...
Last week, Goodie Nation proudly hosted a transformative series of ATL BLK TCH Q2 2024 Ecosystem Partner meetings, marking a significant step forward in our collective mission to foster an inclusive and thriving tech ecosystem. Bringing together over 35 leaders from various sectors - K-12 and College Computer Science, Tech Workforce, and Startups, Investors, and ...
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: ...
Today, we're excited to introduce Kaseem A. Ladipo, our newest board member at Goodie Nation. As the founder of The KAL Firm, Kaseem specializes in empowering nonprofits with the tools they need for maximum impact. His commitment to solving leadership challenges and optimizing resources has made him a key advisor in the social sector. Kaseem's ...
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 ...
In an inspiring display of commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and empowering Black Futures, Tito's Handmade Vodka has announced a generous $50,000 sponsorship to Goodie Nation as part of the Love, Tito's initiative. This collaboration marks a significant moment for both organizations, united by a shared vision of catalyzing change and supporting the entrepreneurial spirit that ...
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 ...
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