[Women of Power] 10 Black ‘Women of Power’ in Tech


Angela Benton

Benton is the founder and CEO of NewME Accelerator, designed to accelerate underrepresented entrepreneurs in the tech industry around the world. Prior to founding NewMe Accelerator, Benton was the CEO of Black Web Media L.L.C., launching BlackWeb2.0, an online publication for African Americans interested in new media and technology. She was also CEO and founder of Cued Labs Inc. She graduated magna cum laude from American InterContinental University with a BFA in Visual Communications. She’s also completed graduate coursework toward a MFA in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art and Design.


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