Now that we are firmly in Black History Month 2025, the Black community stands at a crossroads unlike any other time in recent history – the landscape of opportunity for Black Americans is shifting quickly beneath our feet, with widespread changes reverberating through Corporate America and the federal government. Major corporations like Target have dismantled ...
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 ...
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 ...
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