Robert F. Smith’s private equity firm has crossed the $100-billion asset mark

Robert F. Smith, the wealthiest African-American in the United States who is founder of Vista Equity Partners, has achieved another remarkable feat in his entrepreneurial journey. In a recent LinkedIn post, Robert Smith joyfully shared…

7 things to know about Reginald F. Lewis, the first African American to build a billion-dollar company

Widely recognized as the first African-American to build a billion-dollar company, 20th century luminary Reginald F. Lewis left an indelible mark as a lawyer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and CEO. Early Years and Entrepreneurial Spirit Reginald F.…

T.D. Jakes

Here are 19 high-yielding ventures founded and owned by T.D. Jakes

Bishop T.D. Jakes, also known as Thomas Dexter Jakes, is a well-known figure globally for his exceptional spiritual insights and leadership at The Potter’s House, a non-denominational megachurch in Dallas, Texas. However, he is not…

Meet the woman who pioneered web animation through Shockwave technology

Lisa Gelobter, a trailblazing figure in the tech industry, is the inventive mind behind Shockwave technology, a groundbreaking innovation that pioneered animation on the web. Her contributions extend beyond this revolutionary creation, as she laid…

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