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The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

Black Tech Green Money presents the stories of successful Black entrepreneurs and technologists, as well as actionable advice and wealth-building strategies from a Black perspective. Hosted by Will Lucas (@willlucas), an entrepreneur, content creator, and Brand Manager at AfroTech, the world's largest Black tech digital platform and conference, Black Tech Green Money is THE podcast for Black entrepreneurs and moguls in the making.

Black Tech Green Money

Charles Hudson is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of investment for the most promising software and hardware companies.
 
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Charles Hudson, Precursor Ventures

Will Lucas hosts Cliff Worley, an AI expert, to explore the realities, opportunities, and challenges of AI in business and daily life. They discuss how to effectively leverage AI tools, the evolution of AI models, and practical tips for entrepreneurs and professionals.
 
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The Future of AI in Business: Insights from Cliff Worley

Jordyn Weaver is the founder of Forefront, an Atlanta-based start-up, that’s on a mission to bring Black brands to the Forefront by connecting them with influencers who promote their products to millions on social media. She’s also a 2024 Black Ambition HBCU Grand Prize winner.
 
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Jordyn Weaver on Black Brands and Influencer Impact

James Norman is Managing Partner and Sean Green is General Partner of Black Ops VC.
 
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James Norman and Sean Green of Black Ops VC

In this episode, Will Lucas discusses the importance of shifting from a service-oriented mindset to a platform-oriented approach in business. He emphasizes that building a platform allows for greater leverage, scalability, and the ability to create demand rather than just fulfilling it. Through personal anecdotes and examples, he illustrates how entrepreneurs can transform their businesses by thinking bigger and creating ecosystems that benefit not only themselves but also their communities. The conversation covers practical steps for building platforms, the rise of freelancers, and the types of platforms that can be developed to achieve success.
 
Takeaways
 
 • If you are building a service, you're probably thinking too small.
 • Service thinking is labor-centered; platform thinking is leverage-centered.
 • Platform thinking separates your income from your hours.
 • The power lies in controlling demand, not just talent.
 • Building a container allows for multiple opportunities to flourish.
 • Ecosystems compound and grow larger over time.
 • Freelancers are on the rise, creating a need for platforms to organize them.
 • You can build various types of platforms, including marketplaces and communities.
 • Positioning is more important than having a large budget to start.
 • Your small business doesn't have to stay small; it can evolve into a platform.
 
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How To Turn Your Small Business Into an Ecosystem - This Is Where the Real Money Is

Omi Bell is CEO of Black Girl Ventures
 
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Omi Bell of Black Girl Ventures on Structural Barriers to Scaling Companies with Under $1MM in Revenue

Morgan DeBaun is the Founder and CEO of Blavity and AfroTech. 
 
Introducing, HealthStack Conference. Uniting health systems, pharma, tech, and AI startups to showcase real-world tech.
 
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Morgan DeBaun, AfroTech Founder talks HealthStack

Bryan Myers is President and CEO at [solidcore].
 
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Bryan Myers of [solidcore]

Dr. Jabaris Swain is Director-Innovation, MedTech at Johnson & Johnson, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Wharton MBA, and Harvard MPH.
 
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Dr. Jabaris Swain, Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Director-Innovation, MedTech at Johnson & Johnson

Will Lucas is the Brand Manager for AfroTech, and the Host and Producer for Black Tech Green Money podcast.
 
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10 AI Predictions for 2026

Elliott Robinson is partner at Bessemer Venture Partners. He’s focused on growth stage series C, D and E opportunities investing across the spectrum of Cloud Software, Consumer Internet, and Frontier Tech with check sizes between $20M and $150M. Elliott chat's with Will Lucas about how cloud computing accelerates innovation during the age of COVID in stubborn industries, how Black people can finally capitalize on the culture we lead, and how to get more Black-led startups past series A.
 
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BLACK VC'S PLACING BIG BETS w/ ELLIOTT ROBINSON

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