Join us for an extraordinary dialogue with Preston James, founder of DivInc, a trailblazer in accelerating Black, minority, and women-owned businesses. We get an exclusive peek into his inspirational journey, exploring his commendable stint in the tech industry spanning a quarter-century and his transformative leadership as the co-founder and CEO of DivInc. Get swept away by Preston's fascinating narrative filled with compelling insights as he unveils how Divinc spawned 73 startups, created a platform for 100 founders, and churned out a whopping $4.8 million in revenue!

Tune in as we trace Preston’s extraordinary career transition from American Online, Dell, to DivInc, revealing his epiphanies about the lack of Black angel investors in the tech startup sphere and how this spurred him to become an investor himself.

We also tackle critical themes like entrepreneurship, equity, and racial wealth disparity. Join us as we dissect the crucial role of homeownership, equity assets, investments, and business ownership in wealth accumulation. We address the prospects and predicaments in broadening capital accessibility for Black-owned businesses and the urgent need for government and financial institutions to pave the way for innovative individuals. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion as we explore emerging opportunities in tech companies.

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