[vidseo id="24041" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This! "You initially buy what you like, what speaks to you. Art is one of the last few things where it is all about how it effects you." ZuCot Gallery the largest African-American owned fine art gallery in the Southeast. ZuCot’s mission is to promote original works of art by living African American artists and provide both novice and seasoned collectors with meaningful and unique services that enhance the art collecting experience. After earning his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Tuskegee University, Onaje M. Henderson began his corporate career with one of the “big five” consulting firms working with major communication and hi tech companies across the country. O.M. Henderson cultivated his professional training within arts through soaking up his fathers’ (Artist, Aaron F.…
[vidseo id="23858" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This! I have never had a kid from the Inner city tell me that, not because they wouldn't be interested in it but because they don't know it exists. That is really where that exposure part comes from. Damian Hoskins is the General Manager of Elementz an organization focused on providing hope and catalyzing change for the young people in the urban core through hip-hop culture. CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He has appeared on MSNBC, America this Week, and is a weekly contributor to Roland Martin Unfiltered. BOOK ROB AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKERMORE WAYS TO WATCHthin Serious about…
[vidseo id="23419" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This! One way to guarantee failure is to not do anything. Anything not attempted is a failure and, if you don’t achieve success, you at least have gained a learning experience.In 2014, Jabari had the idea for a genre amplification company and launched COLORS Worldwide, Inc., an ecosystem designed to incorporate multiple underserved genres through live events, festivals, and content creation. CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He has appeared on MSNBC, America this Week, and is a weekly contributor to Roland Martin Unfiltered. BOOK ROB AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKERMORE WAYS TO WATCHthin Serious about change? Subscribe to our podcasts.SUBSCRIBE…
[vidseo id="23205" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This! A lot of arguments are made to discourage folks from getting in the game.Ryan Wilson is the Co-Founder and CEO of TGS Holdings, a consumer lifestyle and hospitality company based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company’s holdings consist of The Gathering Spot, a private membership club; and A3C, a music, tech, and film conference and festival.At the age of 24, Ryan and his business partner, TK Petersen, raised private capital from investors to open their first Gathering Spot location in Atlanta. The club has established itself as a home for creatives, business professionals, and entrepreneurs and regularly hosts notable and culturally impactful events. Ryan recently opened the second Gathering Spot location in Washington D.C. Responsible for the company’s overall management and strategic vision across…
[vidseo id="23100" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This! "If you go to the very top, all my mentors are in all industries at the end of the day."Manny has had the opportunity to work with brands and mentors to hone and develop skills in brand management & growth, sponsorship consulting, retail development, strategic planning, account management and brand activation – across a diverse portfolio of categories including: Technology, professional sports, sporting goods, financial services & insurance, retail, tourism, telecommunication, food industry, and health/medical Industry. Manny enjoys helping others find purpose in their work.Manny Lacher is the founder of Collaborate and Elevate Platform.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He…
[vidseo id="20676" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This! I could use my tech skills for good.Less than 1 percent of all U.S. engineering bachelor's degrees go to African-American women. As a Black Woman, Kristian Newton has experienced doubt and isolation due to lack of representation, mentorship, and upward mobility opportunities; it's why she is committed to changing the statistics for Black and Brown girls in STEAM pathways. These statistics must change, and that is where HYPE comes in. HYPE is about more than just teaching girls how to code. It is providing hope, leaving a legacy, and doing our part to make sure that our future is better than our past.About GethypeIn 2015, less than 1 percent of all U.S. engineering bachelor's degrees went to African-American women. Of the 106,658 engineering bachelor's…
[vidseo id="20545" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This! War is politics with bloodshed. Judas and the Black Messiah is an important film to watch to really understand the level of mistrust between law enforcement and the black community. We examine the movie and what we can take away from it in this current climate.In this Episode you will learnThe issue with Black Lives Matter and law enforcement is not new but a continuous cycle.How the FBI infiltrated black leadership organizations to divide and conquer.How the media perpetuates a false equivalence and narrative with organizations like the Black panthers.How these movies are traumatic for black and brown people and how we should address it. CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the…
[vidseo id="19617" width="560 px" excerpt="61" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This! Hamilton built a venture capital. While homeless. Arlan Hamilton is the founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, a seed investment fund that backs overachieving, underrepresented startup founders. Hamilton built a venture capital fund from the ground up, while homeless. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a fund that is dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBT. Started from scratch in 2015, Backstage has now raised more than $7 million and invested in more than 130 startup companies led by underestimated founders. In 2018 Arlan co-founded Backstage Studio which launched four accelerator programs for underestimated founders in Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and London.In…
[vidseo id="13290" width="100%" excerpt="15" disable_title="true" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This! "It's no small task to have 100 episodes."Check out some of our best podcasts.Full Episode Robert Greene Full Samara Rivers Phylicia Fant Will Hayes Christians and White Privilege Ronne Brown Mopping Floors to Make Millions Congressman Hakeem Jefferies on Impeachment and LegacyDave Chapelle Sticks and Stones CONNECT WITH THE HOSTRob RichardsonEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He has appeared on MSNBC, America this Week, and is a weekly contributor to Roland Martin Unfiltered. BOOK ROB AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKERMORE WAYS TO WATCHthin Serious about change? Subscribe to our podcasts.SUBSCRIBE NOW! !function(){function t(t){this.element=t,this.animationId,this.start=null,this.init()}if(!window.requestAnimationFrame){var i=null;window.requestAnimationFrame=function(t,n){var e=(new Date).getTime();i||(i=e);var a=Math.max(0,16-(e-i)),o=window.setTimeout(function(){t(e+a)},a);return i=e+a,o}}t.prototype.init=function(){var t=this;this.animationId=window.requestAnimationFrame(t.triggerAnimation.bind(t))},t.prototype.reset=function(){var t=this;window.cancelAnimationFrame(t.animationId)},t.prototype.triggerAnimation=function(t){var i=this;this.start||(this.start=t);var n=t-this.start;504>n||(this.start=this.start+504),this.element.setAttribute("transform","rotate("+Math.min(n/1.4,360)+" 12 12)");if(document.documentElement.contains(this.element))window.requestAnimationFrame(i.triggerAnimation.bind(i))};var n=document.getElementsByClassName("nc-loop_circle-02-24"),e=[];if(n)for(var a=0;n.length>a;a++)!function(i){e.push(new t(n[i]))}(a);document.addEventListener("visibilitychange",function(){"hidden"==document.visibilityState?e.forEach(function(t){t.reset()}):e.forEach(function(t){t.init()})})}();
[vidseo id="13464" width="100%" excerpt="15" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This! "A leader in change." This is a re-play from the Disruption Now Summit 2020. Artificial Intelligence is less impactful unless you understand the human connections and problems you are seeking to solve. Artificial intelligence must have empathy and be more connected with the communities it impacts. Learn the tricks of the trade and the latest trends in automation. CONNECT WITH THE HOSTRob RichardsonEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He has appeared on MSNBC, America this Week, and is a weekly contributor to Roland Martin Unfiltered. BOOK ROB AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKERMORE WAYS TO WATCHthin Serious about change? Subscribe to our podcasts.SUBSCRIBE…
Clarence Wooten is a Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur with a track record of success spanning back to 1999 when his debut Internet startup, ImageCafe.com, was acquired for $23 million by Network Solutions (Nasdaq: NSOL) just 7-months after it launched. As an encore to his early success, Clarence founded and scaled Groupsite.com, where he now serves as Chairman, to more than 50,000 customers. Most recently, in June 2018, Clarence's fourth startup, Progressly Inc., an enterprise software startup that turns business processes into visual repeatable workflows in the cloud, was acquired by Box (NYSE: Box). In tandem with leading Groupsite, Clarence is the founding General Partner at Revitalize. Revitalize a venture studio focused on transforming the complexion of tech by building break-out software startups led by diverse teams.
Monique Idlett
Entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and innovator , Monique Idlett-Mosley is well known within both the entertainment and tech industries as a woman who positively impacts lives through her work. For her entertainment career, Monique was CEO of Mosley Brands and Mosley Music Group, with former husband Tim “Timberland” Mosley for over fourteen years. In 2017, she founded Reign Venture Capital, an early stage investment firm that focuses on women and minority led startups. Working with companies like the award winning technology innovator LISNR, and Appy Couple, Reign Venture Capital is changing the VC world. She is also the star of Undercover Billionaire on Discovery.
Leigh Radford
Leigh Radford is the Senior Vice President and Founder of P&G Ventures, an early-stage startup studio that creates and grows brands and businesses by building win-win partnerships with entrepreneurs, visionaries, and startups. Under her leadership, Leigh has step-changed the P&G’s development and launch of new brands. Leigh has a talent for taking small ideas with promise and turning them into proven global brand success. Her accomplishments have been recognized across the industry including: Brand Innovators’ Top 100 Women to Watch, OTC Marketer of the Year and Ad Age Top 50 Marketers. Leigh is also a Harley Procter Award recipient given to only the Top 1% of marketing innovators at P&G.
Candice Matthews Brackeen
Candice Matthews Brackeen is a General Partner at Lightship Capital, a first-of-its-kind $50 million venture fund for underrepresented founders in the Midwest. Candice is also the Executive Director of the Hillman Accelerator, the first accelerator in the Midwest for underrepresented founders.
Rob Richardson
Robert Richardson is a resolute leader with a breadth of experience in labor law, civil rights, digital marketing, branding, labor-management relations and public service. Passionate about challenging the status quo, he’s been the voice for the under-represented and disadvantaged. His vision and expertise in workforce development, labor practices, entrepreneurship and crisis management have influenced law enforcement policy, systemic inequities and private/public partnerships that led to reforms, new opportunities and an inclusive, more innovative economy.
