I've seen many promising ideas fade away due to a lack of support. This isn’t about blame—it’s a reminder that we each have a role to play in shaping the future.

I have a knack for seeing connections—whether small cause-and-effect relationships or global shifts. Take the rise of personal computing, for example. While visionaries like Steve Jobs pushed against resistance to redefine user experience, Bill Gates strategically positioned Microsoft to make software the backbone of the industry. Few fully grasped the scale of what was coming—except perhaps them and a handful of other pioneers. The lesson? What seems insignificant today might be the missing link to groundbreaking innovation. The real question is: How do we respond when we encounter these moments? Do we ignore them, or do we engage—sometimes at no cost—just to see where they might lead?

For Black founders, the journey is even harder. Bias, misinformation, and systemic barriers make breaking through more difficult. But we can’t afford to assume we’re on level ground. Deep-seated biases continue to create hurdles, and we must actively counter any narrative that equates Black with lower quality. By supporting each other, we don’t just rise individually—we build the infrastructure for those who come next.

To drive change, we need action:

• Ghost jobs? Support job creators.
• Lack of Black founders? Back Black-led businesses.
• Declining education quality? Invest in strong community schools.
• Toxic company culture? Support ethical workplaces.
• Few women in leadership? Champion women-led businesses.

This isn’t about shouting the loudest—it’s about those willing to act, even when doing the right thing isn’t popular. Let’s build something bigger than ourselves.

Chime in, push back, or add your thoughts—let’s keep the conversation going.