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Latest Episodes

HBCUstartups Interview Episode 9 - Featuring Co-Founder of BatteryXchange Desmond Wiggan
January 22, 2020

In this episode we speak with Co-Founder Desmond Wiggan about his company BatteryXchange.  Desmond is an alumnus of Winston Salem State University.  BatteryXchange is based in Charlotte,NC. This tech startup makes charging your phone on the go s

HBCUstartups Interview Episode 8 - Featuring Glenver Terry CEO of Heavy On It Accessories
January 22, 2020

In this episode we speak with the Founder of Heavy On It Accessories Glenver Terry. He is a current student at Fort Valley State University and a native of Georgia as well. Glenver sells high fashion phone cases that are attached with various high brand n

HBCUstartups Interview Episode 7 - Featuring Erica Baker Founder of Black & Bilingual
January 14, 2020

In this episode we speak with Erica Baker Founder of Black & Bilingual. Erica is extremely passionate about education and you hear it showcased in this interview. When asked about why she started Black & Bilingual she wanted to show that people in

HBCUstartups Interview Episode 6 - Featuring Partners Kathy McCoy & Trachel McCoy of Couture BR Boutique
January 11, 2020

In this episode we discuss all things fashion with Business Partners Kathy & Trachel of Couture BR Boutiques. This business has everything from jewelry, dresses, sunglasses, and other accessories for women.  Kathy & Trachel run a family busin

HBCUstartups Interview Episode 5 - Christian Sargent CEO of Vicky Cakes Pancake Mix
January 11, 2020

In this episode we speak with Christian Sargent CEO of Vicky Cakes Pancake Mix which is a healthy substitute for pancakes for vegans and for people who want another alternative. We discuss health eating options in the black community and our ways to acces

HBCUstartups Interview Episode 4 - Jovante Ham Founder of Melanoid Exchange
January 11, 2020

In this episode we speak with Founder/CEO Jovante Ham and learn more about his app Melanoid Exchange. He's created an app that connects various black businesses from their phone. We discuss his book the Hood Scholar where he dives into his life thus far.

HBCUstartups Interview Episode 3 - Shelby Parris The Hip Hop Author
January 10, 2020

In this episode we dive in deep on psychology and the black community. Shelby Parris shares his books and what his future goals are for 2020. We discuss sports and what is next for a lot of great athletes. Pursuing your passion is about first taking the n

HBCUstartups Interview Episode 2 - Gift Egbelu Founder of Gift Time Rugby
January 09, 2020

In this episode we discuss all things Rugby. From the culture in the US, Africa, the Caribbean, and so much more. Gift has a lot of passion for the sport of Rugby and you hear it in this episode as he combines his passion for media with the sport. He is e

HBCUstartups Interview Episode 1 - Jonathan Bertrand Founder of Global Touch Foundation Inc.
January 07, 2020

In this episode we learn from Global Touch Foundation Inc. Founder Jonathan Bertrand on all things social media. We dive into bullying, your brand, etiquette, and how social media may be giving you a disorder. Attention is important to us sometimes as hum

HBCU News Episode 7
January 06, 2020

In this episode we discuss HBCU basketball, entering the new school semester, Hampton University in Italy for Rome's New Years Parade, Business Owners, Professionals, Scholarships, D9 Founders Days, and so much more. This is our first episode in 2020 so t

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