Meet The 34 Businesses Selected For Russell Tech Business Incubator’s 2022 Cohort
The AMPED Russell Technology Business Incubator has named the 35 companies and founders selected for its 2022 cohort.
It’s the second year for the program, which was developed to support and scale Black- and LatinX-owned businesses. The first cohort, which included 30 businesses, will graduate from the year-long program on Thursday, February 24.
Initially, the program was only planning to accept 20 businesses, but after interviewing 100 applicants, it opted to increase that threshold to 34 businesses.
The incubator pairs its participants with business coaches: Jocari Beattie, founder of JoBe Products; Natalia Bishop founder of Story, Level Up and director of innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Louisville; Kela Ivonye, founder of Protégé; Chris Redd, corporate IT manager at Baptist Health System; Jose Gaztambide, CEO of GoodMaps and others.
The 2022 RTBI cohort includes:
Chicago Jerk Chicken, founded by Aaron Williams
ARGC Construction Group, founded by Alisia Shawonna Richardson
Smooth Hair Trends, founded by Amorita Chavous
Hatchett Enterprise and Consulting, founded by Angela Hatchett
Leo’s Juice Co., founded by Anjelica Lusco
Eyes Like Mine, founded by Anthony Williams
Lady Mogul Enterprise, LLC, founded by Ayisha Hayes Taylor
Unique Essentials Hair Care, founded by Benea K Durrett
The Babysitters Circle, founded by Brittany Phillips
Candice Gentry Photography, founded by Candice Gentry
Poise LLC, Cecoiya Johnson
Chanel Nicole Co., founded by Chanel N. Wells-Henderson
The Busy Bus, founded by Erin Duerson
925 Sports Corporation, founded by Frank Johnson
Legacy Wine & Spirits, founded by Kelvin Young
Gimme Some Suga Signature Cotton Candy, founded by Kendra Cunningham
Kilane Alterations and Fashion Design, founded by Kimberly Foree
Melanated Healthcare LLC, founded by Lecresha Sewell
Got Munchies LLC, founded by Lionel Jordan
Van’s Coffee Bar, founded by Maya Reynolds Van Irvin
Mary’s Safe Haven, founded by Melissa Wilson
Kentucky Greens Co., founded by Michael Jackson
DMCB Productions, founded by Mike Ford
Chase Ur Dreamz LLC, founded by Nikki Webster
Complete Mind Body & Soul, founded by Rhonda Johnson
Faith Works Performing Arts Centers, founded by Rush Trowel
The Girl Geek LLC, founded by Sharis Lattimore
Loc N Key, founded by Shavonne Bass
Sundown LLC, founded by Sierra McGinnis
Adore Me Shoes, founded by Tiffany Bryson
Krazy Decor & Designs, founded by Tynesha Bishop-Thomas
Vauntech, founded by VaShaun Mosby
Kentuckiana Backyard Farms, founded by Von Barnes
4Your Kids Entertainment, founded by Walter Murrah
