Why Relationships Matter In The Innovation Economy

John is an active entrepreneur, creator and investor in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. He is currently a managing director at http://www.sigmaprime.com/ where he focuses on software-based businesses and disruptive technology businesses, often getting involved in businesses at their formation or earliest stages.

In this special edition, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAV-FSsBAqFNFF-Bdg_gPag5SEZE9cP9SDU (https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-express/) discusses the new Future of Tech Is Inclusive program by Amex Ventures and Goodie Nation, what Amex Ventures is looking for, an overview of the VC fund, and more

For Pride Month, we hosted a special edition of our podcast featuring https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadeshawn?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAFhSDkBQHeEhccYW-rNUNRNpGLRLaBBgJk, https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarpedroso?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAABmi1sBLxUSyMdk8oOhOVOs0-RY4YuzM8c, https://www.linkedin.com/in/wangchristal?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAtkfAABLyzvo4owp3diUF1Ykz1u_k8NQXw, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rianalynn?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAFIB0sBlX9wcNZ1u9YTQQbRZmKV92WPw7Q, and https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinqinhu?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAwYTcoBalY9--g9fqpqSTO3MwTnptnKtF4 and moderated by https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaciewillis?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAv3rQwBXVciA-6dinBR7d5EY_btMctgg-g (Goodie Nation Tech Storytelling Fellow) showing how LGBTQ founders are dope and why relationships matter for them in the innovation economy.

Gerald Youngblood (Lenovo) and Scott Strong (AMD) discuss how family and legacy influenced the Lenovo Evolve Small initiative.

Deisha Barnett (President, Global Communications & Content Strategy @ UPS) shares how keeping in touch and being "confidently vulnerable" have created inflection points in her life.

Good stories from great mothers who are awesome founders: Shante Frazier (WellCapped), Liberty White (Chozen Media), and Emily Brown (Free from Market).

This episode stories from founders Kristina Newton (HYPE) and Melissa Brogdon (FourthParty) as well as Goodie Nation's Tracey Palmer about women leaving jobs at large companies to launch their own organizations. Co-hosted by Joey Womack and Ama Kessie

Hear origin stories and inflection points from awesome women founders and experts from our Intentionally Good program. Shout out to Naya F. Powell, Kacie Lett Gordon, Cherida D. Smith, and Ama Kessie for leading the conversation!

Music, media, fashion, events, and so much more make up the timeless and ever-growing industry that is culture. Hear stories and insights from founders making big waves in the culture space!

Even though our community has spread nationally, Atlanta has always been home to Goodie Nation… And for good reason. We’ve seen a ton of AWESOME founders come out of the A. Hear stories and insights from founders making big waves in Atlanta!