Finding the key partners to work with can make or break your venture. After thousands of conversations with aspiring entrepreneurs, it’s one of the most common obstacles and risks holding folks back from pursuing their idea. So – we asked some of the smartest, most resourceful entrepreneurs in the community to share their lessons and insights to help inspire and educate the next great set of entrepreneurs.

Kuki Vincent Osei

My key manufacturer is a Black Woman Chemist. It was very important for me to have a business that was 100% black woman owned. I wanted to be a woman business supporting other woman businesses. Read more>>

Toyin Adetunj

Finding a coffee farm and roaster was not an easy task, Kilimanjava wanted to stand out amongst other coffees and we were committed to sustainable growers and roasters. We decided to take a trip to Kilimanjaro. Read more>>

Daijah Nabors

Finding the perfect vendor for sourcing RAW hair was like embarking on a treasure hunt. It all started with my passion for understanding every strand of hair I’d eventually offer to my clients. Read more>>