Disruption Now

Part 3 of my interview with Chris Powell the Chief Executive Officer for Talmetrix (formerly BlackbookHR). We discuss why it's how COVID-19 has created the next normal for our workforce and economy.   Follow Me: Subscribe to Podcast https://bit.ly/2YxdJ78  Website https://bit.ly/2VUO9sf Facebook https://bit.ly/303IU8j Instagram https://bit.ly/2YOLl26 Twitter https://bit.ly/2KfLaTf Website https://...

Part Two of my interview with Chris Powell the Chief Executive Officer for Talmetrix (formerly BlackbookHR). We discuss why it's more important than ever to understand and develop the culture in your organization.  Follow Me: Subscribe to Podcast https://bit.ly/2YxdJ78  Website https://bit.ly/2VUO9sf Facebook https://bit.ly/303IU8j Instagram https://bit.ly/2YOLl26 Twitter https://bit.ly/2KfLaTf We...

Christopher “Chris” Powell is the Chief Executive Officer for Talmetrix (formerly BlackbookHR), a software company, that develops products to help organizations connect talent and workforce insights to business outcomes. Prior to joining Talmetrix, Chris was the Chief Human Resources Officer for Scripps Networks Interactive, a global media, and digital company. In that role, Chris had responsibili...

Using graphite and charcoal pencils, Gee's drawings capture a heightened sense of realism, but it is important to note that the Hyperrealist style is only one facet of comprehending his work. Having earned a master’s in social work from the University of Louisville, he often incorporates his education and life experiences into his art to achieve a kind of power that for many triggers' emotional as...

What you will Learn in this Episode Understanding the psychology of investing, human nature, and bubbles. How self-awareness plays into investing and wealth generation. Why Bubbles always pop and Gamestop will too. The difference between long term v. short term investing. The need for self-discipline in selling stocks. Guests: Michael Dean and Tunde Ogunlana   Axial Family Advisors 

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...

As we celebrate the life of Dr. King we reflect on the lessons of Dr. King and how they apply to this current pivotal moment in our country. Dr. King was not assassinated for his eloquence, he was assassinated for challenging the status quo of white supremacy in America. In this sense, Dr. King's death was political and we must learn from his journey. Special guests Nathan Ivy and James Keys.

Dorsey is disrupting the field of journalism. Dorsey has focused on the black innovation economy, highlighting the data and changing the narrative on who is called a genius or entrepreneur.  Dorsey's work has been featured in VICE, The Washington Post, Axios, The Information, and more. Sherrell has been a contributing writer for notable publications like Columbia Journalism Review, Fast Company, B...

Blue13 Dance Company is an American dance theatre ensemble based in Los Angeles, with a mission to drive a substantive shift in the perception and practice of American dance through performance, outreach, and education.  https://www.blue13dance.com/about-us/

Planning to fail is failure when it comes to your finances. Start the year off right with your finances. Special guests Michael Dean and Tunde Ogunlana of Axial Family Advisors.

Being a change leader is really hard especially in addressing issues of race and equity. What is the best approach to leading an environment that needs change where the culture is resistant to change? This was taped as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week in Ohio.

Georgia is the center of the political universe. The races pit two Republican incumbents, Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, against Democratic challengers Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock. If Ossoff and Warnock win, the Senate will be split 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris having the power to cast a deciding vote. Georgia will decide who get access to healthcare, voting right...

 The races pit two Republican incumbents, Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, against Democratic challengers Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock. If Ossoff and Warnock win, the Senate will be split 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris having the power to cast a deciding vote. Georgia will decide who get access to healthcare, voting rights, if black lives matter and who get access and...

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The New American Dream panel was held during the Global Entrepneship Week. We explored the idea, history, and context of the American dream to African Americans.

Propaganda is not spin, marketing or campaigning it’s rapid, repetitive, and it lacks commitment to consistency. The firehose of false propaganda is the biggest threat to our country. To beat it we must first understand how serious of a threat it is. What You will Learn What makes propaganda different than campaign or marketing. How propaganda has evolved into a mix of infotainment and misinformat...

Noelle Silver has spent many years as a trainer, architect, and evangelist for IBM, RedHat, EMC, Amazon and Microsoft. She believes diversity of thought must be applied at every level to ensure tech doesn't become bias. What You will learn in this episode  Why Tech like AI is bias and what to do about Why we need to move from tokenism to real change for inclusion in tech  The meaning and impact of...

The opening session at the Disruption Now Summit with corporate leaders and entrepreneurs. From survey results, gathered from entrepreneurs we will explore the common questions, pitfalls, and struggles for entrepreneurs seeking access to capital.   Featured Speakers: Kevin Cadette—Executive Director Black Angels Miami Travis Holoway—Solo Funds and Kala Gibson Executive VP 5/3 Bank Kala Gibson—Exec...

She is also the founder of Solid Ground Innovations, LLC  (SGI), a strategic communications and management firm with offices in Baton Rouge and New Orleans that she founded in 2009. Sevetri possesses expertise in strategic communications, brand marketing, technology, public affairs and project management.  In her role at Resilia , Sevetri sets the vision for the company, builds and manages the tea...

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.   Speakers: Will Hayes—Lucidworks Doug McCollough—CIO Ci...

Dawn Dickson is well-known for raising capital through crowdfunding means. In 2019, she made history using the same fundraising route usually overlooked by Black entrepreneurs. Dickson became the first Black founder in history worldwide to raise the highest secure token offering (STO) crowdfunding round from the general public. Her company PopCom has raised millions from more than 4,000 investors....

The closing keynote panel at the Disruption Now Summit focused on what this moment means for black equity. In 2020 it’s now become mainstream to be socially conscious. Everyone from the NFL to the NBA, to startups and corporations, it’s now popular and universally accepted to say black lives matter.  But what does that actually mean for black equity?  Speakers: Theo Dumont—Managing Partner of Alta...

In this session from the Disruption Now Summit we discuss the best practices and approaches for getting funded as a start-up with Jewel Burks -Solomon. Burks is an advocate for representation and access in the technology industry. As co-founder of Partpic, a startup designed to streamline the purchase of maintenance and repair parts using computer vision, Jewel and her team built groundbreaking te...

How laws are interpreted often have a more lasting impact than the laws themselves. RBG's death could change the course and direction of rights in this country for black and brown communities. Discover what you can and should do to protect your rights. Follow Me: Subscribe to Podcast https://bit.ly/2YxdJ78 Website https://bit.ly/2VUO9sf Facebook https://bit.ly/303IU8j Instagram https://bit.ly/2YOL...

Maxeme Tuchman is the CEO + Co-Founder of Caribu, an interactive video-calling platform that allows parents and grandparents to read and draw with children when they’re not in the same location. Caribu made Fast Company’s list of World-Changing Ideas for 2019, was named one of the ‘Top Ten EdTech Companies to Watch’ in Forbes, and became one of the most innovative startups in the world by winning...