I’m pumped to share a major milestone not only for Goodie Nation, but for small business communities across the country. In 2026, Goodie Nation will partner with Google to run the Grow with Google Coaches program. Since 2017, this nationwide program has helped small business owners build practical skills and I’m excited to support its ...
Today, we’re pumped to announce the 2025 TAP Forward Agency Accelerator cohort. 16 early-stage, but high-potential marketing, media, and creative firms selected for their craft, their cultural fluency, and their commitment to driving real outcomes for clients and community. This year’s class spans everything from growth marketing and brandtech to experiential, PR, and product design ...
Today, we're proud to announce our newest partner - SHOPLINE, one of the fastest-growing global commerce platforms in the world, to launch the Next Generation DTC Founders Grant Powered by SHOPLINE — a bold step toward equipping tomorrow’s consumer leaders with the resources they need to grow. This initiative is a reflection of our shared ...
Today, we’re super pumped to announce our acquisition of The A Pledge (TAP), a pivotal step in our ongoing strategy to close the Relationship Gap within the innovation economy. This exciting partnership aligns perfectly with our pillars of convening dope people, fostering meaningful connections between them, emphasizing performance, and telling good stories. I’m sure many ...
At Goodie Nation, we’ve long said that innovation doesn’t belong solely to tech startups. It lives in the hands of founders who blend organic teas, craft eco-luxury goods, elevate cultural fashion, and reinvent parenting tools. It’s brick-and-mortar entrepreneurs shaping the heartbeat of their cities. It’s community builders, culture keepers, and bold creatives solving today’s problems—no ...
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, ...
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, ...
