During the early stages of a startup, most founders believe that their company’s sustainability rests on how much they trust their board and investors — and they fail to realize that, beneath the surface of their relationships, it actually all comes down to the strength of their operating agreements, share…

How leveraging the power of small checks can make a big impact to build companies and create generational wealth Startup funding is evolving and growing past its reliance on venture capital. Founders are finding alternatives and taking control of their businesses with the help of what I call, “micro-angel” investors…people…

Don’t judge me. Technology accelerators are key for securing seed capital, connecting with investors and learning if your business has what it takes, so I decided to take this route before diving into the pond with the sharks. With ambitions to only work with the best in the industry, I…

When you step out into the world as an entrepreneur, having a few of your favorite bars to hype you up can change the trajectory of your life. I can picture my most opulent self when Rick Ross is playing, pushing me to hustle more to reach that success. For…

If you are looking for inspiration on how to hustle and succeed, no one can get you there faster than one of hip-hop’s most influential rappers, Jay-Z. With bars that are notorious for their resonance, Jay-Z’s lyrics help inform ideals of success in season two, episode 4 of my podcast…

There is a lyrical bar that translates into a lesson for everything in life — especially business. BARS! brings those truths to your ears through the voices of incredible entrepreneurs that have broken the mold and come out on top. In episode 3 of season 2, I speak to the…

Nothing expresses the intricacies of an entrepreneur’s hustle like hip-hop. That struggle for a bigger, better life is where business and music meet. In season two, episode two of my podcast, BARS! for Business, I sit down with Tracey Pickett, CEO of Hairbrella, we dive into what it takes to…

Music connects individuals with purpose — and rap is no exception. Rappers’ lyrics show us the power we hold to change the world. Whether it’s Jay Z or Nipsey Hussle, plenty of bars have inspired me in life and business. The search for lyrical motivation served as a launching pad…

The new year is upon us but don’t close out 2021 just yet. There are tremendous investing opportunities around for you to explore before 2021 ends and I have highlighted five of my favorites below. I have personally made 10 new additions to my start-up portfolio this year, everything from…