Black Tech Green Money
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Black Tech Green Money presents the stories of successful Black entrepreneurs and technologists, as well as actionable advice and wealth-building strategies from a Black perspective. Hosted by Will Lucas (@willlucas), an entrepreneur, content creator, and Brand Manager at AfroTech, the world's largest Black tech digital platform and conference, Black Tech Green Money is THE podcast for Black entrepreneurs and moguls in the making.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 16min
“This Will Be a Great Chapter”: Fawn Weaver on Solving Fast in a Turbulent Spirits Market
Fawn Weaver is the Founder and CEO at Uncle Nearest, the fastest growing American whiskey brand of all time, and the most awarded American whiskey (which includes the category of bourbon) of 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2025 • 13min
Out of Sight, Out of Promotion? Yemi Akisanya on Being Deliberately Present
Yemi Akisanya, Vice President of JEDI and People Experience at Axon, dives into the evolving landscape of the workforce. She discusses how remote work has reshaped the experiences of Black professionals, balancing safety against visibility. Yemi emphasizes the dual role of AI in job creation and elimination, urging professionals to embrace new skills. She also predicts that return-to-office trends will enhance career opportunities through proximity, and illustrates how diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are essential for effective people operations.
Oct 25, 2025 • 11min
The Difference Between Building a Startup and Building a Fund
Barry Givens is managing partner at Collab Capital. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2025 • 7min
“Storytelling Is Capital”: Building Brands That Fund Themselves
Omi Bell is CEO of Black Girl Ventures Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2025 • 7min
How Omi Bell Worked Her Way Out of Poverty — One T-Shirt at a Time
Omi Bell is CEO of Black Girl Ventures Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 22, 2025 • 5min
Omi Bell: Your Network Is the Most Underrated Form of Capital
Omi Bell is CEO of Black Girl Ventures Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2025 • 37min
Omi Bell of Black Girl Ventures
Ep. 238 Omi Bell is CEO of Black Girl Ventures Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2025 • 3min
Why DeVon Franklin Refuses to Be a “Performative” Faith Leader
DeVon Franklin is an award-winning Film & TV producer, best-selling author, in-demand preacher and spiritual success coach. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2025 • 4min
DeVon Franklin: Faith Is the Next Frontier in Entertainment
DeVon Franklin is an award-winning Film & TV producer, best-selling author, in-demand preacher and spiritual success coach. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2025 • 3min
Success Happens When You Move with the Flow, Not Against It
DeVon Franklin is an award-winning Film & TV producer, best-selling author, in-demand preacher and spiritual success coach. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
