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Last year, we launched the first-ever POCIT Innovators Index to spotlight people driving real change in tech and beyond. Now in its second year, the Index returns with a powerful new cohort.

From closing wealth gaps to exposing discrimination and rethinking entire industries, these honorees are shaping the future.

Congratulations to everyone who made this year’s list!

Find out more about each innovator via the link in our bio. 🔗

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“What keeps me up right now,” says Melissa Bradley, “is how do we separate ego from economic success. … How do we think about consolidation (as) preservation, not as loss of power.”

Melissa joined me on The Enterprise Zone at Nasdaq to discuss her rebrand to We Are New Majority Ventures … the goal of raising $50M for Black Economic Alliance Entrepreneurs fund; the Target boycott, and advice to those looking to build and scale new businesses in an anti-DEI landscape. (LINK IN BIO)

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✨Friday Founder Spotlight: Melissa Bradley✨⁠
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While some make noise, Melissa makes MOVES.⁠
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As the powerhouse quietly leading a $50M fund with the Black Economic Alliance Entrepreneurs Fund, she’s been steadily opening doors for overlooked and underserved founders, focusing on financial inclusion, wellness, sustainability, and narrative change.⁠
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Her approach is clear: fund the dreamers, the disruptors, and the difference-makers, especially those ready to scale from $1M to $3M and beyond.⁠
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This is your reminder: keep building quietly, boldly, and intentionally. There’s room for you at the table, and there are visionaries like Melissa creating more seats. 👏⁠
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👉 Follow Melissa at @bradleyml + @wearenmv to stay inspired by her work.⁠
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💬 Tag a fellow founder who’s making bold moves behind the scenes.⁠
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🌐 Want to stay inspired by women doing BIG things? ⁠
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Make sure to follow me on IG to discovers more way we can help elevate your impact.⁠
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Read more about Melissa Bradley: https://peopleofcolorintech.com/articles/melissa-bradley-has-been-quietly-powering-a-50m-fund-for-underserved-founders/

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There are hundreds of incubators, accelerators, business development centers and business assistance providers in the United States but the playing field remains unequal.

Goldman Sachs Foundation has boldly made a commitment to help minimize the gap through an elevated business development approach that is unmatched and like no other.

61% of the graduates of the program significantly grow their businesses post graduation, jobs are created, revenue increases, women lift their households up economically and effectively compete in the market.

That takes an unparalleled commitment and investment of capital. It takes dedication and hard work for these women to trust the process and show up for themselves.

I’m grateful for @bradleyml @1863ventures @saudiadavi Asahi Pompey, Jessica Taylor, @nyustern and so many more who poured their wisdom, talent and reputations into an extraordinary program like the One Million Black Women: Black in Business program. I’m honored to be a Business Advisor and to continue to support and help women in business succeed.

Share and like this post. Someone in business needs help today and may be in need of a little inspiration.

#ombw #bib #ombwbiz #goldmansachs @nyustern @cynthia_nevels #smallbusiness #businesswoman #woman #business #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneur #investment #tiktok

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Have you met an “angel investor” or “venture capitalist” before❓

In 2023, @blckvcorg published a report called “The State of Black Venture” which delved deeper into the Black venture ecosystem by conducting surveys, interviews, and industry research to create a coherent narrative about the current state of our community.

There are other ways to infuse capital into high growth ventures other than grants and debt capital (commercial loans) but it seems light years away from the general small business community.

Interested in learning more about the study? Visit www.blckvc.org and download the latest report.

#business #businessowner #businessfinance #finance #vc #capital #angelinvestor #startpivotgrow @cynthia_nevels

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🎙Repost @wearenmv

Everyone go check out the new episode of #FounderHustle featuring myself! Thank you for having me.

#therealceatae
#thepuffcuff
#ceo
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Ever wonder why dating apps don’t give you feedback? CarpeDM CEO @carpedmboss chats with Melissa Bradley of the @wearenm podcast about how CarpeDM helps members make more meaningful connections.

Hear how our team of matchmakers provide valuable feedback to improve your dating experience!
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#professionalblackwomen #dating #membersonlydating #datingadvice #datingtips #matchmaking #blacksingles #podcast

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Hosted by @bradleyml, Founder Hustle is a podcast by, for, and about New Majority entrepreneurs. Catch up on the latest episodes on Apple, Spotify, iheart and wherever you enjoy listening!

#podcast #newmajority #founders #femalefounders #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife

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Our principal of play, @terrinichelle talks about how she learned to build her confidence in the latest episode of #FounderHustle. It’s moments of vulnerability like this that helps us all continue to grow through life’s toughest challenges. If you haven’t already, check out the latest episode.

#browntoybox #staycurious #vulnerabilityisstrength

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The podcast for #NewMajority entrepreneurs, #FounderHustle is back with Season Two, featuring extraordinary stories from the #1863Ventures ecosystem. Hosted by @bradleyml, each episode unveils founders’ paths to success, their struggles, and the wisdom they’ve gained on their entrepreneurial journey. Tune in for a dose of motivation and invaluable insights wherever you listen to #podcasts. Available at the link in bio.

Produced by @wearenmv.

#founderhustle #entrepreneurship #mentorship #funding #community #startup #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #googlepodcasts #youtube

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"BLACK WALL STREET"🔔

The New York Stock Exchange (@nyse) introduced Founder’s Day, hosting #NewMajority leaders from across the country to ring the closing bell and highlight the contributions of the Black, African American, and afro-centric entrepreneurial ecosystem.

This historic moment contextualizes the ancestral heritage of the diaspora--that Black people have been, and continue to be, responsible for building the American Dream.

We pay homage to our brothers, sisters, forefathers, and foremothers through our diligence to accelerate Black & Brown-owned businesses from high-potential to high-growth.

”I spy with my little eye: 1863 Ventures Founder & Managing Partner Melissa Bradley (@bradleyml).”

Happy Black History Month every month.

#1863Ventures #StewardsofEntrepreneurship
#bhm #blackhistorymonth
#blackownedbusiness #blackowned #blackwomenlead #afrotexturism #diaspora #blackindians #melanin #melanated
#MelissaBradley
#entrepreneurship #startup
#nyse #wallstreet #slavesweresoldhere #closingbell

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