At Goodie Nation, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our groundbreaking Test Drive program, a pivotal initiative designed to propel B2B startups towards enterprise success. Recognizing the challenges faced by early-stage companies in the competitive landscape of enterprise solutions especially given today’s difficult fundraising environment, Test Drive aims to bridge the gap between ...
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 ...
On World Mental Health Day, we're thrilled to unveil our latest project, "Stay in the Game," an innovative initiative aimed at creating a powerful synergy between the dynamic world of startups and the thriving tech ecosystem. We understand that the entrepreneurial journey is not always a linear path to success, and many founders face the ...
We added more dope tech startup founders to our community in August. They are working on interesting things in the design, CPG, impact, and enterprise. And they are a geographically diverse group representing NYC, the DMV, Miami, and more. Be Intentional About Helping Them Use the Warm Intro link to help them with connections to ...
In addition to welcoming the latest Google for Startups Black & Latino Founders Funds cohort into our community, we added more dope tech and CPG startup founders to our community in July. They are working on interesting things in the pet, safety, social impact, and more spaces. And they are a geographically diverse group representing ...
Deep in the coal mines of the 19th century, miners would bring canaries with them as an early warning system for toxic gases. Any sign of distress from the canary and the miners took off for the surface. These small birds were the first line of defense against disaster, alerting miners to the presence of ...
The good news keeps coming as, today, we officially welcome the 46 recipients of the 2023 Google for Startups Black and Latino Founders Funds into the Goodie Nation community. These founders are highly energetic, excellent communicators, and domain experts. Many are second and third-time founders and a few have exits under their belt. The collective ...
She never saw the nomination coming-- which makes the award for 2023 Top 25 Women of Influence that much sweeter for joni Co-Founder and CEO Linda Biggs. “It was one of our employees that I had also worked with before in another organization who nominated me, primarily for the work that we're doing at joni ...
Things look good for Nadine Joseph (Lenovo Evolve Small, McKinsey & Company Next 1B Founder), CEO and Founder of Peak + Valley, an adaptogenic blend and herbal supplement company dedicated to supporting health and well-being. Nadine and her team recently launched a new capsuled collection exclusively in 2500 CVS stores nationwide. Not only that, but ...
In honor of Black Music Month, we've curated the list of music and music-adjacent startups by dope Black founders in the Goodie Nation community. Enjoy. Here’s How You Can Help Them Today: One Good Intro Scroll down the list of founders below to find the startups you’d like to connect to a funder, sponsor, etc. ...
