ENTREPRENEURS
This former BET host turned entrepreneur founded BROWN GIRL Jane, a wellness brand rooted in plant-based healing.
Who is Tai Beauchamp?
This rapper and businessman owns Roc Nation and has invested in everything from champagne to tech startups.
Who is Jay-Z?
She launched The Perry Foundation, which supports underserved youth in the arts and STEM education.
Who is Keshia Knight Pulliam?
This tech expert founded Kairos, a facial recognition company focused on ethical AI.
Who is Brian Brackeen?
This founder of Walker & Company Brands created Bevel, a grooming line for Black men.
Who is Tristan Walker?
This iconic talk show host became a billionaire through savvy investments, media ownership, and production.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
She turned her Fenty brand into a billion-dollar fashion and beauty empire.
Who is Rihanna?
This chef and humanitarian uses food as a tool for activism and founded the nonprofit Project FoodLab.
Who is Chef Elle Simone?
This Google alum created Black Tech Pipeline to connect Black technologists with opportunities.
Who is Pariss Athena?
This woman founded Mielle Organics, one of the top Black-owned hair care brands in the U.S.
Who is Monique Rodriguez?
This real estate entrepreneur rose to fame on Shark Tank and is the CEO of The Corcoran Group's first Black-led team.
Who is Kiana Danial?
A Grammy-winning producer and entrepreneur, he created So So Def Recordings and was an early voice in music tech innovation.
Who is Jermaine Dupri?
She established the Loveland Foundation to provide therapy support to Black women and girls.
Who is Rachel Cargle?
A pioneer in biotech, this founder of Genius Guild invests in scalable, Black-led innovation.
Who is Kathryn Finney?
This co-founder of CurlMix appeared on Shark Tank but turned down a deal — and later built a 7-figure brand.
Who is Kim Lewis?
This Harlem-based fashion entrepreneur became one of the first Black designers to break into high fashion.
Who is Dapper Dan?
This sports icon became part-owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool F.C.
Who is LeBron James?
This media mogul and philanthropist donated millions to HBCUs and created "Future Forward" scholarships.
Who is Cathy Hughes?
This Harvard graduate and inventor co-founded Mayvenn, a tech-based beauty distribution platform.
Who is Diishan Imira?
This founder of the messaging app GroupMe later became an investor focused on increasing diversity in tech.
Who is Marcus Allen?
After starting a cleaning business with $1.50, this entrepreneur grew The Mane Choice into a multimillion-dollar beauty brand.
Who is Courtney Adeleye?
This comedian and actor is also a prolific investor, with stakes in plant-based food, health tech, and beyond.
Who is Kevin Hart?
A Silicon Valley leader, she co-founded /dev/color to support Black software engineers and entrepreneurs.
Who is Makinde Adeagbo?
As co-founder of Code2040, this innovator helped launch a movement for racial equity in the tech industry.
Who is Laura Weidman Powers?
This woman founded The Lip Bar, a vegan beauty brand sold in Target stores nationwide.
Who is Melissa Butler?