PinnedMember-onlyIntroducing the ‘Built Differently’ Accelerator: The Blueprint to Building a Resilient Business and Life“I am excited to come together with top experts in their respective fields, to teach things I wish I knew but found out the hard way, and to share stories and anecdotes from my 20+ year career in entrepreneurship and technology. My experiences not only come from the place of…Accelerator3 min readAccelerator3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyCrowdfunding ResourcesWant to learn more about my crowdfunding journey? Here you go! This was last updated in November 2022 and has all of my favorite resources. BLOG: My STO Journey BLOG: “Micro-Angel Investors are the Future of Startup Funding” ARTICLE: “I Raised $1M Crowdfunding, You Can too” KEYNOTE: “Start Engine Founders…Crowdfunding1 min readCrowdfunding1 min read
PinnedMember-onlyFounders, Don’t Lose Your Control: How to Avoid Being Undermined, or Fired by Your BoardDuring 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…Startup5 min readStartup5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyMicro Angel Investors Are the Future of Startup FundingHow 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…Crowdfunding7 min readCrowdfunding7 min read
Oct 16, 2022Member-onlyTrue Story: I met my co-founder on a dating appDon’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…Cofounders6 min readCofounders6 min read
Apr 24, 2022Member-onlyBARS! for Business: Building Your Future UnapologeticallyWhen 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…Entrepreneurship3 min readEntrepreneurship3 min read
Mar 27, 2022Member-onlyBARS! For Business: The Hustle. The Focus. The Culture.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…Entrepreneurship4 min readEntrepreneurship4 min read
Feb 23, 2022Member-onlyBARS! For Business: Capturing a “Saturated” MarketThere 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…Entrepreneurship4 min readEntrepreneurship4 min read
Jan 8, 2022Member-onlyBARS! For Business: Building Multi-Million Dollar Brands from a Vision BoardNothing 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…Entrepreneurship4 min readEntrepreneurship4 min read
Dec 21, 2021Member-onlyBARS! for Business: Manifest, Trust and PivotMusic 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…Podcast4 min readPodcast4 min read
