Goodie Nation Secures $150K for Black Tech Entrepreneurs in Atlanta

Goodie Nation goals to raise Atlanta’s black tech scene. The nonprofit has received $150,000 in grant funding to support its initiative.

Goodie Nation’s mission is to attach diverse entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts with resources and opportunities. protected The latest funding comes from organizations just like the Kapor Center, Emory Philanthropy Lab and the GoATL Economic Inclusion Fund, an arm of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.

The Goodie Nation CEO announced the news on Linkedin on July 30. He noted that ATL BLK TCH’s upcoming projects can now be realized with these grants.

“Let’s get ready to turn it up a notch,” Joey Womack said as he delivered the breaking news.

Thanks to an Atlanta-based initiative, diverse tech professionals will soon have access to angel investor training and a member-finding platform. The program is not going to only educate potential investors but in addition construct connections that may bring a startup to life.

“Our vision for ATL BLK TCH is to create a cohesive and thriving Black tech community in Atlanta,” Goodie Nation shared in Press Release. The generous support from the Kapor Center, Emory Philanthropy Lab, and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s GoATL Economic Inclusion Fund is a testament to the importance of this mission. These funds will allow us to construct a stronger, more connected community where Black tech professionals can thrive and succeed… Together, we will create a future where Black tech professionals in Atlanta are recognized, supported, and celebrated.”

In addition, an ecosystem mapping project is underway that can detail strategies to offer tech enthusiasts from preschool through college with opportunities that can strengthen their skills. Additionally, the creation of a web-based Slack community will foster innovation and discussion.

Investment and opportunity for Black entrepreneurs in every industry remain in danger. But this financial support marks a monumental step for this tech-savvy demographic.