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Allyson Felix has created what she wished existed. Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field athlete, has launched Always Alpha, the first management firm dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. Co-founded with her brother Wes Felix and sports executive Cosette Chaput, the firm aims to empower women athletes in areas like entrepreneurship, media, and impact. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gXNKcrkR #AFROTECH

Board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Simone Whitmore is bringing her clinical healthcare expertise to AFROTECH™ Conference this November in HTX! 🩺 We're diving into reproductive health rights and more at @afrotech.conference's first-ever Health & Environmental Equity Summit. Secure your Corporate ticket and join Dr. Simone at #AFROTECH24! https://lnkd.in/gZUXQrB7

This women's health company has been acquired. Launched in 2017 by Erica Chidi, LOOM has been a helpful sexual and reproductive resource for women, launching first at a physical location in Los Angeles, CA, before scaling to a mobile application. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gYbikydy #AFROTECH

Get ready for the ultimate Homecoming experience with AFROTECH™ U! 🥁 We're calling all DC creatives, tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between! Join us on October 18th for a night of networking and connecting with Black professionals in tech — sponsored by Toast! Tickets are limited ➡️ Grab yours ASAP! https://lnkd.in/erK74B_F #afrotech #afrotechu #blackprofessionals #hbcu

Justin Harlow's dental practice is expanding across Charlotte, NC. The dentist leads Harlow Dental, which offers cosmetic dentistry, invisible aligners, tooth extractions, and more. Per the company website, the clinic also has the latest technology to provide care for its patients, utilizing digital X-rays that require less radiation. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gzcbaUcC #AFROTECH

Don’t find yourself stuck at the doors this Nov! 🤥🗣️ AFROTECH™ Conference tickets are flying off the shelves so you better get in where you fit in! With 9 different stages and summits, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss out on an enriching experience filled with career-enhancing workshops and the inside scoop on the latest tech innovations! Get your #AFROTECH24 ticket today! https://lnkd.in/gPqRvmpB

Shannon Sharpe says he could have been a billionaire if he had moved forward with an investment in Google. Shannon Sharpe shared on his “Club Shay Shay” podcast that he missed out on becoming a billionaire after he passed on a $300,000 investment in Google during his NFL career, based on advice from his financial team. At the time, Google shares opened higher than expected, and he was advised to wait for the price to drop, which never happened. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUF3AnBj #AFROTECH

Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, an HBCU president and shoe designer with over 50 patents, has partnered with Target to release ÜNOS by Sz, an innovative, adjustable footwear line. The shoes, designed to grow with the wearer’s foot, aim to offer affordable, stylish options for families, with all items priced under $50. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gDwEuTdG #AFROTECH

Nicky Saunders has tips and tricks to scale your digital presence. As a content strategist and CEO of Deeper Than The Brand, Saunders understands firsthand what it takes to build online. Called “the voice of content branding,” her platform offers helpful content creation suggestions for both businesses and content creators. Recently, she was featured on the “Black Tech Green Money” podcast with Will Lucas and explained how she grew a world-renowned speaker, pastor, and author’s social media accounts exponentially. Read more and stream the blacktechgreenmoney episode here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/guZCKQQX #AFROTECH

Director of Engineering at American Express, Anitha Krishnamurthi is ready to drop some gems at AFROTECH™ Conference you don't want to miss! Anitha will speak on the great evolution of API and it's role in the technology landscape 💻 Don't miss her and many others at the Data & Engineering Stage this Nov! The race to HTX is on, secure your #AFROTECH24 pass today! https://lnkd.in/eTrYMh6p