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Women's History Month: 42 Of The Best Pieces Of Advice From Black and Brown Women Entrepreneurs.
Women are the cornerstone of our society. Women are the original creators, builders, and changers of our world. Since the beginning of...
Frantzces Lys
Mar 2, 202324 min read
Dana, Founder of CHIP: The Financial Platform for Black and Latinx Financial Wellness
The financial services industry is notorious for its intransigent barriers to entry and overwhelming complexity. Financial wellness and...
Frantzces Lys
Feb 28, 20239 min read
BGV + Forever 21 Partnership Means Staying Stylish and Closing The Entrepreneurship Gap
Forever 21, the leading fashion retailer offering on-trend clothing at unbeatable prices, has partnered with Black Girl Ventures in...
Frantzces Lys
Feb 21, 20231 min read
15 Inspiring Quotes by Influential Black Leaders that will Help You to Believe In Yourself
Black History Month helps us reflect on the influence of Black leaders. Many have been instrumental as activists, poets, songwriters, and...
Mfonobong Uyah
Feb 20, 20232 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Creating an Exit Strategy for Your Business
Founders spend most of their time developing growth strategies, acquiring new clients, managing staff, and other day-to-day operations of...
Evah Kungu
Feb 15, 20235 min read
5 Things You Can Do To Honor Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Black Americans. As we reflect on the triumphs of...
Frantzces Lys
Feb 8, 20232 min read
Zero-Code Platforms: A Powerful Solution for Non-Techie Entrepreneurs
Do you have little to no coding skills, or are you finding it difficult to hire a professional developer? Founders are increasingly...
Mfonobong Uyah
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Brittany founder of Butter'd Bodycare: Naturally Affirming the Skin We're In
After several failed dermatologist visits to seek relief for skin conditions such as dry skin, eczema, and acne, Brittany decided at the...
Frantzces Lys
Jan 30, 20239 min read
BGV Selects 25 Future Founders As The NextGen Student Visionaries
We're excited to announce the second cohort of the HBCU student visionaries joining our NextGen Program! The BGV NextGen Program is...
Frantzces Lys
Jan 24, 20231 min read
2 Simplified Ways To Boost Productivity for 2023
Are you fully prepared for Q1? Yes, it's already started, but not everyone is prepared beforehand, and honestly, it's still possible to...
Tiff Arnold
Jan 24, 20233 min read
7 Powerful Ways To Evaluate Your Staff for Optimal Growth
Optimal growth is a dream that every founder and business owner dare to achieve. You grow slowly when you need to and grow fast when you...
Mfonobong Uyah
Jan 23, 20234 min read
Star Founder of SerenelyStar Publishing: Turning Young Students Into Self-Publishing Authors
There is no way around it — the statistics are grim. About 64% of students cannot read at the proficiency level required. This means that...
Frantzces Lys
Jan 17, 20239 min read
How to Get Back to Work After the Holidays: 7 Tips
We've all heard the saying, "January is the new February." With the New Year fresh on our heels and families having just departed after...
Frantzces Lys
Jan 11, 20234 min read
Aisha Founder of Casual Recovery: Giving Patients Better Standard of Care
Aisha McCain didn't set out to create a business. She was in recovery from a serious surgery and had a lot of time on her hands. She...
Frantzces Lys
Dec 30, 202210 min read
Meet the 2022 Winners: The New York Pitch Competition
Dana Wilson - 1st Place Winner Dana Wilson is the Founder of CHIP (Changing How Individuals Prosper). CHIP was created because of the...
Frantzces Lys
Dec 28, 20222 min read
BGV Holiday Gift Guide: 27 Entrepreneurs that You Can Support this Season
It's that time of year again…'tis the season to shop! With a busy holiday schedule, you might be wondering where to shop for your gifts....
Frantzces Lys
Dec 24, 20227 min read
Meet the 2022 Winners: The Austin Pitch Competition
Star Jackson - 1st Place Star Jackson is the founder of SerenelyStar Publishing. A publishing company focused on empowering the youth to...
Frantzces Lys
Dec 20, 20222 min read
7 Little Ways To Bring the Holiday Season to Your Business
Is creating a holiday environment at the office top of mind, such as setting a holiday tone and celebrating the end of the year? The...
Mfonobong Uyah
Dec 19, 20224 min read
Kenyatta Founder of Trading Races: Gamifying Tough Conversations About Race and Black Culture
Do you have the courage to play a game where your beliefs are tested? It's rare to see game designers tackle complex issues such as race,...
Frantzces Lys
Dec 12, 20228 min read
Meet the 2022 Winners: The Houston Pitch Competition
Raven White - 1st Place Winner Raven White is the founder of Brown Sugar Cafe & Books. It’s an Urban upscale bookstore that bridges the...
Frantzces Lys
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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