Big Tech's investment in Black Led Startups w/ Jewel Burks Solomon and Joey Womack

Jewel Burks Solomon is the Head of Google for Startups in the US. She works to level the playing field for underrepresented startup founders and communities by connecting them with the best of Google’s products, people and platforms. Joey Womack is the mind behind Goodie Nation which exists to eliminate the relationship gap that stands in the way of success for too many promising entrepreneurs, especially those who are people of color, women, or aren't located in coastal financial centers.

On this episode, Jewel and Joey talk with Will Lucas about Google's investment into Black startup founders and investing in socially focused startups that may not be billion-dollar businesses.

Follow Will Lucas on Instagram at @willlucas

Learn more about other Black tech disruptors and innovators at AfroTech.com

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