Nearly 8 in 10 (77%) Black professionals aspire to start their own business within the next year, according to a recent LinkedIn report. This surge is part of a broader movement as professionals increasingly turn to freelancing, consulting, or launching side hustles to gain flexibility and control over their careers. Why Entrepreneurship is on the Rise Several factors contribute to this rise in entrepreneurial ambition. The report reveals that 85% of Black professionals believe having multiple streams of income is essential, and 69% say recent layoffs in the news have
Two Black founders have teamed together to create Dreamward Ventures, a new Seattle-based fund that plans to invest in diverse founders, including early-stage startups led by Black entrepreneurs. Dreamward Ventures Dreamward Ventures offers early-stage capital, technical due diligence, and network connections to founders who need them most. According to GeekWire, founders Evan Poncelet and Jesse Posey met at a Seattle Angel Conference event and decided to address the gaps in venture capital for Black founders and investors. “It’s hard for the venture capitalists and angel groups to reach out to founders of color, specifically Black
