At the Entrepreneurs Summit in Atlanta, May 13-16, we’re talking business with some of the most successful entrepreneurs from vast industries. One of our sessions, BE Talks: The Real Deal in Silicon Valley, is a conversation with Ken Coleman, Chairman of Saama Technologies, and Lo Toney, Partner at Comcast Ventures. Tech entrepreneurs will benefit greatly from what two of America’s leading entrepreneurs have to share regarding the rising professional space and their own journeys.
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As BlackEnterprise.com gears up for the tech-focused talk, we highlight five black women in tech who are making significant entrepreneurial strides and also expanding the opportunities for other minorities.
Mary Farrow
Mary Farrow is the Founder and CEO of Gramsly. The tech startup lets customers customize care packages for the seniors in their life. Simply share the interests of your loved ones along with any pertinent details, like if their favorite color or if they’re diabetic, and Gramsly will put together a thoughtful box and ship it to your special someone. You can also include a photo and personal message, and subscribe so that the Gramsly care packages are delivered every three months.
Ayori Selassie
Ayori Selassie founded Pitch Mixer in 2011. Pitch Mixer provides resources to aspiring entrepreneurs and techies through networking and pitch events. Every month, innovators gather to pitch their business ideas on a stage in front of peers, investors and experts.
Kaya Thomas
Kaya Thomas created the app We Read Too while studying computer science at Dartmouth College. We Read Too is a resource that stores over 300 children’s books written by authors of color, featuring characters of color. Users can view the book through Safari and suggest reads they want added to the catalog.
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Kelechi Anyadiegwu started Zuvaa because she “often found it difficult to find modern and trendy African Inspired pieces.” Zuvaa is the premier online destination for one-of-a-kind African fashions directly from emerging designers around the globe.
Riana Lynn
Riana Lynn was inspired to launch FoodTrace, a software and traceability application to help businesses with the sourcing management while building stronger and more knowledgeable consumers, restaurants, distributors and farms. Lynn also worked in the White House on issues such as Women in Tech, Small Business Outreach, and the First Lady’s Kitchen Garden.
The Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit hosted by Nationwide is set for May 13—16, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Expect innovative sessions, high-powered speakers, and an early peek at the products, trends, and services you’ll need to stay ahead of the curve. To register and find out more, visit www.blackenterprise.com/es/. Join us at the Entrepreneurs Summit, Where Innovation and Capital Meet.