Lifestyle Powerful Black Business Owners and Executives Push Black Economic AgendaAlisa GumbsSeptember 27, 2018 by Alisa GumbsSeptember 27, 20182335 22 black business owners politicians, corporate professionals, and politicians join the Black Economic Alliance advisory board... Read more
Career Leadership Troy Carter Leaves Spotify; Rumored Angry Over ‘Hateful Conduct’ PolicySamara LynnJuly 31, 2018July 31, 2018 by Samara LynnJuly 31, 2018July 31, 20182650 Variety is reporting that Troy Carter is leaving Spotify in September but will play an advisory role at the company.Carter is the global head of... Read more
Entrepreneurship Troy Carter Talks Transition from Entertainment to TechSequoia BlodgettFebruary 8, 2018April 6, 2018 by Sequoia BlodgettFebruary 8, 2018April 6, 20181152 Troy Carter had a long lineage as an entertainment industry executive, but how exactly did he break into the tech industry?... Read more
Technology Hustlers Make the Best EntrepreneursSequoia BlodgettFebruary 8, 2017April 12, 2018 by Sequoia BlodgettFebruary 8, 2017April 12, 2018412 Marlon Nichols, General Manager of Cross Culture Ventures, shares the character traits he looks for in entrepreneurs when deciding which to invest in.... Read more
Entrepreneurship Atom Factory CEO, Troy Carter, Seeks New Startups for Smashd Labs AcceleratorCarolyn M. BrownJune 7, 2016April 6, 2018 by Carolyn M. BrownJune 7, 2016April 6, 2018800 Atom Factory CEO, Troy Carter, announced plans to host a second season of Smashd Labs from September 6 to November 18. For the inaugural class,... Read more
Entrepreneurship Investing Millions in Companies Led by Black MenCarolyn M. BrownFebruary 26, 2016October 4, 2017 by Carolyn M. BrownFebruary 26, 2016October 4, 20171724 Cross Culture Ventures backs tech and consumer products companies with culturally and racially diverse founders.... Read more
Entrepreneurship Win Free Office Space Valued at $55,000Carolyn M. BrownOctober 22, 2015November 25, 2017 by Carolyn M. BrownOctober 22, 2015November 25, 2017584 One fortunate entrepreneur is about to receive a major deal as part of a new contest created by spirits brand Hennessy and New York co-working... Read more
Arts and Culture Lifestyle Watch P. Diddy’s Secret to Success and Revolt Music Conference HighlightsKandia JohnsonOctober 19, 2015October 27, 2015 by Kandia JohnsonOctober 19, 2015October 27, 2015938 REVOLT music conference brings the biggest names in music, technology, and entertainment to Miami Beach, Florida.... Read more
Entrepreneurship President Obama Hosts First-Ever White House Demo DayCarolyn M. BrownAugust 5, 2015November 25, 2017 by Carolyn M. BrownAugust 5, 2015November 25, 2017432 President Obama hosted the first-ever Demo Day, which celebrated the role entrepreneurship plays in America’s economy.... Read more
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneur and Angel Investor Troy Carter is ABC’s Newest SharkCarolyn M. BrownAugust 4, 2015April 6, 2018 by Carolyn M. BrownAugust 4, 2015April 6, 20181683 Troy Carter, an entrepreneur and angel investor, is one of three new guest judges on ABC's “Shark Tank.â€... Read more