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Thought leadership, tips and tricks on business, technology, entrepreneurship, ecosystem building and acceleration, equity and inclusion.
6 Women Entrepreneurs You Need To Know (Plus CO+HOOTS Leaders On The Rise)
Women entrepreneurs are prepared to rule the world. Over the course of a decade, the amount of businesses founded by women has doubled and the average seed round for their companies have more than tripled. Women are recognizing the inequalities that exist in...
City of Phoenix and CO+HOOTS Partner to Support Small Business Affected by Pandemic
MEDIA ADVISORY CO+HOOTS’ digital resource hub re-envisions government technical assistance programs. Phoenix, Ariz: Feb. 25, 2021 — CO+HOOTS, a globally-recognized entrepreneur support organization, is announcing that its robust digital educational and technical...
Martina Nicholas – Curly Hair Specialist Q&A
Diversity in Entrepreneurship Martina began her curl journey in 2016. She was tired of her hair constantly breaking due to straightening, and not being able to retain length as a result. She had every intention of going right back to straightening her hair once she...
Cyntoni Miller + Saiduo Diallo – Founders, Black on the Job and Jobbee Academy
Diversity in Entrepreneurship Cyntoni and Saiduo are the founders of Black On The Job and Jobbee Academy. Black on the Job is a full service career development community for people of color. Their purpose is to inspire forward momentum in each person's career...
Stormy Nesbit – Illustrator Q&A
Diversity in Entrepreneurship Stormy is a passionate graphic designer, visual storyteller and digital illustrator. She earned a bachelor's degree in graphic design from West Virginia University and a Master’s in visual communication design from Arizona State...
Renata Henderson – Licensed Cosmetologist Q&A
Diversity in Entrepreneurship Renata is a hair guru and licensed cosmetologist with over fourteen years of experience. After working in a salon for a period of time she became a freelance contractor. She has been a fully independent entrepreneur for the past 6...
Joy Kendrick – Owner, Always Hungry Aprons
Diversity in Entrepreneurship Joy is a gourmet food enthusiast, model, and eating disorder survivor. After overcoming anorexia and bulimia the kitchen became her safe space. The Food of Joy blog and the brand, Always Hungry LLC, began. Always Hungry was...
Zoe Sarabo – Owner, SARABO Q&A
Diversity in Entrepreneurship Zoe is the owner of SARABO a Fashion House and Consulting company that supports designers and artisans with promoting and branding their creations. This is accomplished through the production of fashion events nationally, and...
Aaliyah Haggard- Founder, Advance and Emerge Women Q&A
Diversity in Entrepreneurship Aaliyah is the founder and president of a non-profit organization called A & E Women. Her organization focuses its efforts on the social and professional advancement of women. They leverage a wide range of support channels, such as...
Jalia Pettis – Owner, 3JayProductions Q&A
DIVERSITY IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP Jalia has a business background composed of over 20-years in Human Resource Management coupled with Training and Marketing experience. She started 3Jayproductions in 2006. A multi-faceted firm of professionals that caters to those...
Diversity in Entrepreneurship
Diversity is a buzzword within organizations and companies, but now more than ever with the emphasis on racial issues, many companies have been prompted to not only recognize their lack of diversity and inclusion but also implement changes to be the true ally that...
HUUB, by CO+HOOTS, Wins $10,000 In National Innovation Competition
MEDIA ADVISORY HUUB, a software platform developed by CO+HOOTS, won a $10,000 grant as part of a competition initiated by a collaboration between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the National Science and Technology Council’s Lab-to-market subcommittee....
