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2026 marks 100 years of honoring Black history in the U.S., a moment worth pausing for. ๐ค
As founders, letโs use this month to learn together & build with more context. @PBS has a great #BlackHistoryMonth2026 watch list to start the convo:
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Founder thought of the day: #DataPrivacy isnโt just a tech checkbox anymore, itโs a leadership choice.
The way we handle data is the way we show people weโre serious about trust.
Secure systems, clear boundaries, being intentional w/ AI, thatโs just part of building a real biz.
Reflecting on the mission of #ShirleyRaines, founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz. Her passion reminds us that at its core, entrepreneurship is about helping others with dignity, compassion, & consistency.
Let's hold space for her legacy, to building with purpose & heart. ๐ค
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Itโs quarterly (apply up to 4x/year) & the Q1 deadline is Jan 31, 2026.
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Dr. Gladys West helped make #GPS possible and most of the world never knew her name.
As a founder, this reminds me: purpose doesnโt require visibility. Conviction compounds quietly. Build what matters. ๐ฉต
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This #icestorm2026 is a reminder that preparedness and flexibility are part of good #LeadershipDevelopment.
As founders, checking plans, communicating clearly, and prioritizing safety matter just as much as momentum.
If youโre affected, wishing you a #safe week ahead. ๐ค
As a #Founder, hiring has always felt heavy to me.
AI tools like @LinkedIn Hiring Pro are helping small businesses hire without full recruiting teams.
Sharing in case it helps ๐ค
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#MeganTheeStallion opening her own Popeyes franchise is the reminder we as #founders needed:
Brand deals are loud.
Ownership is lasting.
Execution is where real value is built. ๐ฅ
At IVY, we help founders turn ideas into sustainable business strategy: https://t.co/NdF92NPdi9
#MLKDay reflection.
Buddhist monks & their rescue dog Aloka are walking 2,300 miles from Texas to D.C. in a #Walk_For_Peace, sharing compassion & nonviolence.
As founders, a reminder to pause, lead with empathy, & build with purpose. โค๏ธ
MLK Day History: https://t.co/SWC1qOFpTk
Founder tip: no warm intro? No problem.
Ganas Ventures has a startup-investor matching tool for pre-seed & seed, community-driven startups in the US & LatAm.
Worth checking out ๐
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Big news ๐
Cynthia Nevels of IVY Strategy Consulting is nominated for Female #Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 State of Entrepreneurship and itโs so deserved.
๐ Vote (closes 1/16 at 11pm): https://t.co/PR6LLAca69
Also, check out the #book "7 Rules of Self-Reliance."
Yesterday, we lost Claudette Colvin.
Her courageous refusal to give up her seat as a teenager helped challenge segregation & her role in Browder v. Gayle led to the end of segregated buses.
A powerful reminder for founders: progress is built through sustained courage and truth.
We honor the life of Claudette Colvin, whose courageous refusal to surrender her seat as a teenager in Montgomery, Alabama was one of several acts of resistance that challenged segregation before the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Ms. Colvin later became one of the plaintiffs in Browder v. Gayle, the federal case that reached the Supreme Court and led to the end of bus segregation. Her life reminds us that progress is shaped not only by moments, but by sustained courage and truth. May we honor her legacy and continue the work of justice.
Most entrepreneurship programs share information.
The best ones change how founders make decisions long after they end.
Less content, better frameworks, real-world application.
Thatโs how clarity and growth actually stick.
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As founders, we chase big wins thinking one move will change everything.
The truth?
Real growth comes from showing up every ๐ single ๐ day. Refining strategies, taking action, and keeping your vision alive even when it feels slow.
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#Mentorship isnโt just about advice, itโs about access, perspective, and shared learning.
Learn more about National Mentoring Month:
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