Black entrepreneurs: Page 4

Starting a Business

Robert "Don Pooh" Cummins of Brooklyn Chop House on Opening Restaurant Doors

Interview with the Brooklyn Chop House owner and franchising expert about working in the music industry, opening restaurants, and creating avenues for black entrepreneurs.

Business News

13-Year-Old Makes History as Youngest Black Person to Get Accepted Into Medical School

Thirteen-year-old prodigy Alena Analeigh Wicker just reached an awe-inspiring accomplishment.

Growing a Business

Odell Beckham Jr. Met His Business Partner At A Drake Concert. Now They're Rethinking What It Means to Be An Athlete-Turned-Entrepreneur

After years of building things behind the scenes, OBJ and his business partner Ajay Sangha are finally ready to talk business.

Thought Leaders

Formerly Enslaved Black Man Nearest Green Taught Jack Daniel Everything He Knew About Whiskey. Today, the Founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Celebrates His Legacy.

Fawn Weaver, founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, launched the Nearest Green Legacy Scholarship Fund for Green's direct descendants, and is paving the way for other BIPOC founders.

Thought Leaders

How This 'Shark Tank' Vet and Her Game-Changing Invention Are Revolutionizing Personal Safety

Raquel Graham shares what she's learned in building Roq Innovation and its Headlightz Headbands.

Thought Leaders

How Danielle Coke's Art Activism Helps Businesses Message DEI

The illustrator and content creator also known as Happy Dani talks with 'Entrepreneur' about her unique business model and how brands can elevate Black content creators.

Thought Leaders

'Breakfast Club' Co-Host Angela Yee's Black-Owned Health and Nutrition Businesses Serve Up Community Support

The nationally reputed radio personality talks with 'Entrepreneur' about being a savvy, and conscientious, businesswoman.

Fundraising

The Challenges in Getting Funding for Women and Minority-Owned Businesses, And How to Solve Them

There are a number of ways to finance a business, but all include doing your homework.

Thought Leaders

4 Ways Black Women-Owned Small-Retail Brands Changed the Game

Black women have pioneered numerous successful strategies that all small retailers could learn from.

Leadership

It's Black History Month. Here's How to Show Black Employees You Care.

Black history is more than just slavery and the civil rights movement. It's being made as we speak.

Thought Leaders

Her Daughter's Food Allergies Made Finding Healthy Snacks Impossible, So This Mother Quit Her Corporate Job to Change That

Denise Woodard, founder and CEO of Partake, shares three lessons in entrepreneurship she hopes to pass down to her daughter.

Thought Leaders

How This Entrepreneur Bootstrapped Her Business, Landed on the Shelves of Target and Ulta and Disrupted the Sunscreen Category

Here are three lessons Shontay Lundy shares from the journey of building Black Girl Sunscreen.

Leadership

BET CEO Scott Mills Has Proven That Legacy Media Brands Still Matter

In conversation, the longtime Viacom leader and recently appointed Chief Executive Officer lays out what it takes to adapt and thrive.

Thought Leaders

Managing a Black Woman? Here's How to Become Her Success Partner and Ally.

Diversifying the workplace is a top priority for many companies these days, but some haven't figured out how to retain, support and promote the Black women they already have.

Thought Leaders

Why Black Entrepreneurs Should Consider Therapy

It's no secret that entrepreneurship is tough - we're constantly making decisions, managing finances, working long hours, providing customer service and supporting employees.