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A tech entrepreneur who was reportedly twice made homeless as a teenager has been named the UK's most influential black person. Dean Forbes, the chief executive of software solutions firm Forterro, was placed top by The Powerlist 2025, ahead of leaders in food, finance, and fashion. Mr Forbes, 46, was placed ahead of Bernard Mensah, president of international at Bank of America, and Afua Kyei, the chief financial officer at the Bank of England. Forterro, which, according to its website, offers "highly specialised software products and services designed to help industrial businesses strengthen operations and accelerate growth", is valued at £1.7bn. The Powerlist, in partnership with JP Morgan, recognises the UK's most powerful people of African, African Caribbean and African American heritage. The Powerlist was launched in 2005 as a way to showcase black role models to inspire young people. Yes!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 #mostinfluential #blacksuccess

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Paul Modley, AMS DEIB Director meets with Kike Oniwinde Agoro, founder of BYP Network, AMS's newest D&I Alliance Partner. They discuss how BYP Network is empowering businesses to connect with Black talent. https://lnkd.in/egEdKn2a AMS BYP Network Paul Modley Kike Oniwinde Agoro #DAndIAlliance #BYPNetwork #Diversity #Inclusion #DEIB #WeAreAMS #WeArePSR Alt Text / Image Description Image in graphic shows a collage of people smiling in front of different coloured background. Text reads, 'Expert Insights. Introducing BYP Network - a new partner in our D&I Alliance. Paul Modley, Director of DEIB, AMS. Read the full insights.'

Whatever you do, keep showing up. When business entrepreneur, Phil Benson, approached me for some content to contribute to the incredible UKBlackTech platform, I gladly repurposed my research piece on #ArtificialIntelligence. 👩🏾💻 As a creative Digital Marketer with a keen interest in technological advancements and discovering the latest trends, I appreciate having the platform to share my voice with an audience of diverse innovators and industry leaders. You can read the article here: https://lnkd.in/emedhJHr Thanks to Phil Benson for this opportunity. ________ UK Black Tech is an ever-growing organisation promoting the influence of culture, innovation, and digital skills in tech. With support from regional universities, R&D Institutions, and major companies, UKBT stimulates the growth of tech talents through its events and initiatives, providing value to the sector. #UKBlackTech #RepresentationMatters #WomenInMarketing #BlackWomenInMarketing

Drop a comment if this resonates with you 👇🏾 Do you feel that you have corporate burn out? On top of the work you, do you also have to be the face of the company when is comes to DEI also!? TikTok via @cjs_corporateadvisors #workplaceburnout #workplacestruggles

"I'm not here as a celebrity, I'm not here as a politician. I'm here as a mother," Beyonce told the crowd in Houston, Texas, as she endorsed the US vice president. "A mother who cares deeply about the world my children and all of our children live in, a world where we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we're not divided." "Imagine our daughters growing up seeing what's possible with no ceilings, no limitations," the US singer continued. "We must vote, and we need you." Beyonce was joined onstage by her Destiny's Child bandmate, Kelly Rowland, and introduced Democratic candidate Ms Harris as the "next president of the United States". Yes sis! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 #kamalaharris #beyonce #trailblazers

This week I’ve been trying to take in the fact it’s been eight years since I started BYP Network. From an idea in my bedroom inspired by my own experiences and what I deemed a solution towards changing the Black narrative to a powerful business. It has truly been my honour to witness the growth and support that has empowered us to make a lasting impact. Together, we’ve achieved remarkable milestone, raising £30,000 for Black NHS workers during a critical time and connecting over 600 Nigerians with the diaspora during the End SARS movement. We’ve upskilled over 60,000 people through our wide range of services and continue to partner with the most amazing organisations. Our global expansion has seen us establish chapters in major cities, hosting conferences in New York, Atlanta, and Chicago. Our annual Leadership Conference, now in its sixth year, has become a cornerstone for career growth and empowerment, while the launch of our AI-powered platform, Javelin, is revolutionising how Black professionals connect with career opportunities. On top of all this we have amplified thousands of Black leaders across our channels and created evergreen upskilling content. We are forever praised for uplifting the community all year round and not just Black History Month! As we know, none of this would have been possible without our community. As part of this weeks celebrations we brought together some of our partners, from across 15 companies, who have helped make this possible. Thank you to our panellists Annisha Taylor Jodene Robinson Chris Woods for a heartfelt Chatham house rules conversation. Shout out the team and thank you Lewis Patrick for the pictures!

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Last week Thursday I had the pleasure of attending the #BYPLeeds (a chapter of BYP Network) event sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group and I have been reflecting on how inspiring it was. I had the privilege of listening to some incredible speakers who shared invaluable insights on leadership, confidence, and personal growth.  Some of my 🔑 takeaways: Victoria Leslie-Kent-Kent, reminded us: To know our worth and be resilient. ⁃ She emphasised that setbacks are only temporary - “You have 24 hours to lick your wounds, but the next day, pick yourself up and go again”. Also that building relationships quickly is essential for growth. Paul Speight, encouraged us to “be proud of who we are and where we come from. He also highlighted the power of vulnerability, showing that it can be a strength, not a weakness 💪 . Rose St Louis, spoke about the importance of leading with authenticity and being unapologetically yourself: “Think of yourself as a multifaceted diamond, only showing the side that serves you at that particular time”. 💎 Her networking tips were simple yet powerful: What do I need?  What can I give?  Who can I connect to?  Yvonne Achan-Oryema, discussed building confidence by not only working hard, but by putting yourself up for new roles even before you feel fully qualified and to learn as you grow. . This event was a timely reminder to push beyond my comfort zones and embrace new opportunities with confidence. Let’s all remember to lead authentically and support each other’s growth along the way. 👏 Thank you to Patience N. and everyone who was involved in organising this event, I made some great connections 🙌  #Leadership #CareerGrowth #Resilience #networking #tech