Black Women Entrepreneurs

Technology

Trailblazers of Tech

Seven black women redefining the future and inspiring change

Branding

She Launched Her Black-Owned Beauty Brand with $1,500 in Her Pockets — Now Her Products Are on Sephora's Shelves.

On her journey to disrupt the beauty industry with her brand OUI the People, here are three lessons founder Karen Young shares.

Leadership

5 Trailblazing Black Women Entrepreneurs Share How They're Breaking Barriers — And How You Can Too

52,374. That's how many Black women-owned businesses there were in the U.S. in 2020. Although this number might seem insignificant, their impact can be felt. According to J.P. Morgan, Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, and there's no end in sight.

Diversity

As a Black Woman CEO, I Built a Remote Company Not Just to Save Money — But to Mirror My Commitment to Diversity. Here's How.

To fuel innovation and global success, you absolutely need diverse perspectives — and having team members all across the world with varying thought processes, life experiences and viewpoints is the key.

Starting a Business

She Maxed Out Her Credit Cards and Sold Her Engagement Ring to Start a Business. Now She Has $25 Million in Funding — and Smart Advice for Fellow Black Women Founders.

As she continues to scale her company, Denise Woodard, CEO and founder of Partake Foods, has a few things to share with other Black women starting businesses.

Growing a Business

3 Action Items for Black Entrepreneurs This Year

A new survey provides a tactical road map for Black business owners.

Thought Leaders

Free Webinar | February 15: How to Build and Elevate A Black-Owned Brand

Join us for this free webinar as executive leader in public relations and brand elevation, Zakiya Larry, shares with us actionable tips to shape and grow a Black-owned brand that stands out and lasts. Register now →

Business News

Black Woman Develops Fintech Platform, Raises $6.2m in Funding

Sika Health CEO Ami Kumordzie is reinventing how consumers pay for health needs.

Thought Leaders

Ava DuVernay Built a Safety Net In Case "Hollywood Kicks Me Out"

The filmmaker started independent film distribution company ARRAY so she'd always have a "liberated territory" where she could tell stories she cared about.

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.

Starting a Business

Revisiting the Perks and Perils of Entrepreneurship Amid the Pandemic

Amid the Great Resignation, many Americans are turning to entrepreneurship, but aspiring small business owners must boldly rise to insurmountable challenges to make an impact and to establish a legacy that is bigger than any one individual.

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.

Starting a Business

How Sweeten Built Trust Into the Home Renovation Process

Home renovation startup Sweeten created trust as the foundation of its business -- and now it has $1.5 billion worth of work in its pipeline.