The episode describes David Steward, the wealthiest Black person in America, and his journey to success through his founding and leadership of World Wide Technology (WWT). Steward’s net worth, currently $11.4 billion, stems from his ownership stake in WWT, which has become a global technology powerhouse. Despite a humble beginning and facing early career setbacks, Steward’s perseverance and dedication to innovation led him to build WWT into a multibillion-dollar enterprise. The article also highlights Steward’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, his philanthropic efforts, and his faith-based leadership. While Steward’s story is inspiring, the article also acknowledges the stark underrepresentation of Black wealth in America’s upper financial echelons, and the continued challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs.

“The Money Wire delivers sharp insights, breaking trends, and expert takes on business, finance, and the global economy—straight to your ears.”