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07/30/2025

Imagine if you didn't focus on just the grind.

What if your focus was joy? What if it were play?

Just space to create, breathe, and be.

Cici Battle reminds us that choosing rest, play, and joy isn’t stepping away from the work; it’s reshaping the way we work.

How are you giving yourself permission to frolic? Share in the comments below.

Watch the full episode of "From Chains to Links" on our YouTube channel: https://hubs.la/Q03zyNhp0

07/28/2025

Innovation waits for no one!

At this year’s , Vincent Hunt shared a powerful reminder that if we aren’t at the cutting edge of tech, someone else will be. He pointed to Timbaland launching the first AI recording label as an example. Some may see it as controversial, but the reality is clear: if he hadn’t taken that leap, a major label would have.

Innovation isn’t just about technology; it’s about opportunity. Supporting it means ensuring that we shape the future, not just watch it happen.

How are you positioning yourself or your organization to stay at the forefront of innovation? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

For Wendi Dillard, BIA’s Senior Director of Impact and Initiatives, delivering the news to each member of the TRUST coho...
07/25/2025

For Wendi Dillard, BIA’s Senior Director of Impact and Initiatives, delivering the news to each member of the TRUST cohort was a magical moment. This year, she contacted all 34 participants in the TRUST program to announce that they had been selected to participate in it and would each receive unrestricted funding for their organizations. Through this program, BIA was able to distribute $2 million in unrestricted funding to organizations nationwide.

Having been an Innovator Support Organization (ISO) leader herself, Wendi understands the transformative power of that level of support.

The BIA TRUST initiative has provided funding to support organizations that need it the most, those making a positive impact.

Learn more about our TRUST program here: https://hubs.la/Q03y-lB40

Venture Capitalist Maria Toler is a trailblazer transforming the future of women’s Health.As the managing partner of St...
07/24/2025

Venture Capitalist Maria Toler is a trailblazer transforming the future of women’s Health.

As the managing partner of SteelSky Ventures, she’s steering one of the largest venture capital funds focused on women’s healthcare with $100 million in assets under management.

Her investments are empowering some of the most innovative companies that are reimagining how we care for women, demonstrating that funding mission-driven work can change lives.

07/23/2025

Developing healthy self-esteem is essential for achieving success.

We can't just sell long-term dreams to the next generation; we must equip them with the tools to build self-esteem and autonomy today.

Because often our youth need confidence to escape systems that are trying to destroy them.

How are you instilling confidence in the next generation? Share in the comments below.

This founder is using AI to reshape the scientific research process.Ashia Livaudais transformed a broken system into a b...
07/22/2025

This founder is using AI to reshape the scientific research process.

Ashia Livaudais transformed a broken system into a breakthrough by co-founding SymbyAI, a SaaS platform that revolutionizes scientific research, securing $2.1M in seed funding to scale the platform.

SymbyAI provides organized workspaces that enable researchers to access papers, code, data, and experiences in one place, while maintaining control over their own data and intellectual property. And their information is not used to train SymbyAI’s underlying models.

Ashia's work exemplifies how identifying a problem can drive innovation that transforms an entire industry.

07/21/2025

If you want big results, you need limitless belief.

Limited thinking leads to limited action, and limited action brings limited outcomes. However, when you expand your understanding of what is possible, you unlock the courage to take bold steps.

Thank you, Lamar Tyler, for the powerful reminder that big results begin with a bold mindset.

We all need to dream bigger!

Because of BIA, Shemekka Stewart-Isaacs was able to turn an opportunity into impact.Through a BIA and AARP partnership, ...
07/18/2025

Because of BIA, Shemekka Stewart-Isaacs was able to turn an opportunity into impact.

Through a BIA and AARP partnership, she earned her Trauma of Money Practitioner Certification, growing her business and deepening her purpose. But it didn’t stop there. Thanks to BIA’s powerful network, Shemekka continues to build relationships that fuel her journey.

This is what investing in ecosystem builders looks like. Innovators like Shemekka are scaling, and it's the access, connections, and belief that make all the difference.

Learn more about how to support BIA's programs on our website at https://hubs.la/Q03xWVsT0.

07/17/2025

Before becoming a celebrated filmmaker, Ava DuVernay built her own PR agency, worked on 76+ films, and used every opportunity to learn by volunteering, observing, and listening to directors.

She didn’t leap blindly. She prepared, built her craft, and waited for the right moment to bet on herself.

Her story is a reminder:
✨ You don’t have to rush.
💡 Build your skills.
💥 Then take the leap when the time is right.

07/16/2025

Words build worlds!

If you are entrepreneurial spirited, you are a problem solver, an innovator, and a dream builder.

A great example is Issa Rae, before the blockbuster deals and global acclaim, she mapped out the worlds she wanted to create. And it started with just her YouTube channel.

Take time to envision for yourself. Whether you’re dreaming of financial stability, wealth for your family, or building something revolutionary, please write it down. Your employer may cut the checks, but your identity, purpose, and boldest ideas come from you.

So what are you building? Share what you're building in the comments below.

07/15/2025

This innovative founder is disrupting the food tech industry one meal at a time.

Lucious Daniel IV, a 24-year-old, is the brilliant mind behind BiteSight. He didn’t just create another food delivery app; he reimagined how we o@rder food. Picture TikTok meets DoorDash; you can swipe through mouthwatering food videos, order and have it at your door in minutes.

With just $1.5M in pre-seed funding, Lucious rocketed BiteSight past giants like Uber Eats and Domino’s on the App Store charts, all sparked by a viral TikTok from his sister.

His journey demonstrates that creativity and dedication can lead to success. Congratulations to Lucious and his team!

07/14/2025

What is the difference between business growth and scaling?

Monica Wheat explained the difference at this year's Sustainability Summit :
✅ Growth means your revenue is rising while costs hold steady.
✅ Scale means your revenue is soaring, but costs barely move—creating margins that prove your model is stronger, leaner, and more efficient than the rest.

When your business can scale, that's when it becomes investable. Whether it's equity from investors or non-dilutive funding from grantors, Scale shows you can do more with less—and that makes your business standout.

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