Black entrepreneurship is on the rise nationwide, but not without its challenges. Getting venture capital funding for black business owners remains a struggle—fewer than 1 percent of black founders receive funding, according to Fast Company—which leaves many unable to hire employees. Despite these challenges, Memphis has emerged as America’s top city for black-owned businesses. Ranking […]
The past two years have been quite an adventure for Memphis sisters Madison Star and Mallory Iyana, the mini moguls who struck a deal on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” an Emmy Award-winning reality show where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to “sharks” — some of the country’s best-known business magnates. The sharks – among […]
Over the last decade, Memphis has experienced exponential growth. A number of factors have contributed to that growth, but most notable among them is the people that make our community go. The women of Memphis are no exception, and making sure that they are included in that progress is the mission of the ninth annual […]
Memphis entrepreneurs will have an exciting opportunity to help grow their business coming this May! AOL co-founder Steve Case is bringing his venture capital firm across the country and Memphis is on the list. Memphis startup companies will have a chance to pitch their startup for a $100,000 investment! Memphis is the epicenter of change! […]
Memphis is home to some of the biggest and most influential companies in the world, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for the little guy. Ultimately, that up-and-comer may become the next big employer that Memphians can be proud of. The best way to make your mark is to get your name out there, […]
