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. ...
Lateesha Thomas is the co-founder and CEO of Onramp, a workforce development platform that helps companies scale their technical hiring via apprenticeship programs. And recently they had a big-time win: acceptance into the SHRM Labs Workforce Tech Accelerator, a program focused on helping to scale the growth of startups focused on the workplace and future ...
Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been recognized throughout the United States. During the month of May, individuals come together to raise awareness about emotional, psychological, and social well-being, while also celebrating those who have overcome mental illness. To pay tribute to Mental Health Awareness Month, we have curated a collection of companies within ...
The last two months have been like a rocket ship for Vontelle Eyewear. In late February, they appeared on the Kelly Clarkson show, and recently they landed a massive, exclusive three-year licensing deal with Paramount to create kid-friendly frames featuring Nickelodeon’s most popular characters. But these opportunities were the culmination of years of work. It ...
