References to DEI on annual reports of FTSE 100 companies in the UK have declined, according to The Observer. Mentions of DEI, as well as the number of pages containing the phrase and revisions on it, fell by more than 16% compared to the annual reports for 85 companies in 2023 and 2024. While references to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and revisions on the term decreased by 22%, the data points to influence from the US after President Trump revoked a six-decade-old executive order that prohibited workplace discrimination by
Khaby Lame has left the US after being briefly detained by immigration agents for allegedly overstaying his visa, according to The Guardian. The TikTok star, whose legal name is Seringe Khabane Lame, was detained on Friday, 6 June, at an airport in Las Vegas. A spokesperson for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) told the Guardian in a statement that he was released on the same day and has since left the country. Lame had arrived in the US on 30 April and had allegedly overstayed the terms of
Venture capital firm Collab Capital has closed a $75 million Fund II, with backing from Apple, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and The Leon Levine Foundation. The fund will focus on Seed and Series A investments, supporting founders who, as Collab puts it, are “best equipped to solve real-world, consequential problems through unique market expertise and lived experience.” Using Fund II to sharpen its investment model Collab Capital was founded by Barry Givens, Justin Dawkins, and Jewel Burks Solomon, who gained Silicon Valley prominence as the first head of Google for
Steph Curry’s Thirty Ink generated $173.5 million in revenue in 2024, according to CBNC. Thirty Ink is a brand conglomerate that houses all of Curry’s business entities, including Unanimous Media, Gentleman’s Cut bourbon, and Underrated Golf and Basketball. A high percentage of that revenue came from its partnership with Under Armour, where the basketball player launched the Curry Brand, a basketball and golf footwear and apparel brand company. He is also the president of that brand. In 2023, Curry was given $8.8 million Under Armour common shares, valued at $75 million
Starlink has received the green light to begin operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a previous ban. Reuters reported that the Democratic Republic of Congo said that it had become the latest African country to grant a license to Starlink. In March 2024, the Congolese government announced that Starlink was banned from operating in the country, following concerns from military officials that it could be used by rebel groups, such as the Rwandan-backed M23, which had taken over more territory than ever in the east of the country
Miami’s only Black Tech Hub, The Source, has announced the launch of a regional startup competition that will set the winner on track to win a $1 million investment. The tech center was founded by music executive Ted Lucas and venture capitalist Hilmon Sorey, an organization committed to supporting underserved founders as they expand their startups. The Source focuses on local entrepreneurs who plan to keep their business in South Florida as a means of maintaining talent in the area and building a long-term tech ecosystem, as stated by Miami
Movable Ink is hiring on pocitjobs.com At Movable Ink, innovation is powered by people like Michael Green Jr., who brings creativity and technical expertise together in unique ways. As Director of Data Science for AI Insights, Michael helps teams and clients understand how their AI models work, turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. He’s also a fantasy novelist and entrepreneur, building a career that reflects both his analytical mind and creative spirit. He told POCIT how his passion for writing sharpens his approach to data science and how Movable
Actress Marsai Martin and her Marsai’s Way Foundation are teaming up with the nonprofit Seeds of Fortune Inc. to empower 10,000 young women through financial education and wealth-building initiatives over the next three years, according to a press release. The partnership will be launched at the Seed Forum: Women of Color Creating Wealth Summit, an event designed to address the racial and gender wealth gap by providing young women with opportunities to meet industry leaders who will empower them to become financial leaders. “Our partnership with Marsai’s Way Foundation allows us to scale
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Nigerian startup Salpha Energy has raised $1.3 million in funding from All On, an impact investment firm supported by Shell. Salpha Energy is the only female-founded startup that runs a solar home system assembly facility in sub-Saharan Africa, according to Distrupt Africa. The company is dedicated to providing affordable and reliable solar power to underserved communities across Africa. Having local manufacturing capacity enables the company to manage product quality and design more effectively, while also generating employment opportunities in the area. $1.3 million funding from All On The fund will be
