Welcoming the Business of Software USA conference on Monday morning, Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin shared a message of inspiration: Jump over the edge. Check out her remarks along with responses from attendees.
Ten startups - including two from the Triangle - have been selected to participate in the upcoming Black Founders Exchange put on by Google for Startups and the American Underground startup hub.
Small business funding has traditionally been a challenge for minority and women-owned businesses, a problem that has remained despite awareness of the issue. According to the US Small Business Administration data for 2022, only 3.9% of total funding went to Black or African Americans, vs. 42.4% of funding to White applicants. A further 25% went to applicants who declined to share their race. This Triangle couple is trying to change those statistics.
Today Cadence Cash, a leading digital payment platform dedicated to supporting women and minority founders in securing funding for their companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Inokon as its Chief Operating Officer. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services and technology industries, Andrea brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Cadence Cash., , , , Andrea is widely recognized for her exceptional achievements as a CEO, founder, advisor and attorne.