Formation Ventures

Congratulations to our CEO, Saamra Mekuria-Grillo for being selected to join the Highland Project's coalition of leaders, focused on creating and sustaining multi-generational wealth and structural change in our communities! #thehighlandproject #signingday

In an infographic about Black businesses by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Black business owners own 3.5 million businesses and employ more than 1.2 million people. Despite the impressive number of Black-owned businesses and their contribution to employment, these entrepreneurs often face unique challenges that can hinder their growth and success. Access to capital remains a significant barrier, as Black entrepreneurs frequently encounter difficulties in securing loans and investments compared to their counterparts. This lack of funding can limit their ability to scale operations, invest in necessary resources, or withstand economic downturns. Via the link below learn more about Run the Future, an online learning experience that can help you develop as an emerging entrepreneur no matter where you are on your journey. https://formation.ventures

According to recent research conducted by Collage Group, 31% of Black Gen Z consumers expressed dissatisfaction with how advertising depicts their race or ethnicity. And 42% of Black Gen Z consumers say they are more likely to buy from brands that actively confront and challenge racial and ethnic stereotypes. You are the next generation of Black entrepreneurs! How will your marketing show your peers that you get them? Tell us in the comments below. https://lnkd.in/gtdrXeh8

It wasn't until the age of 39, after seeing other Black women launching new ventures, when our CEO and Co-Founder started to believe that she could be an entrepreneur, too. Learn more about Formation Ventures from Saamra Makuria-Grillo, and discover how we're empowering the next generation of Black entrepreneurs. Click the link in bio to watch her inspiring #TEDTalk. Click the link below to watch her inspiring #TEDTalk. https://lnkd.in/gmzYjyjV

Gen Zers, born between 1996 and 2010, are no longer kids. They are the new generation of consumers, and according to Yahoo Finance, they have an estimated collective buying power of $463 billion in the United States! Business owners and marketers are starting to pay attention! If you're a business owner, who is your target audience, and why? Tell us in the comments below.

Write your own story. Don't allow society to dictate the impact you can make within your community and around the world. https://formation.ventures

Our culture shows us images of successful entrepreneurs all the time - but do they look like you? Entrepreneurship is not reserved for a select few! It is accessible to anyone with the right mindset, skills, and determination. Every business started with a single idea and the courage to pursue it. What obstacles are you facing preventing you from pursuing your passion? Tell us in the comments below.

According to an article by Tribal Business News, "In the United States, you're more likely to be struck by lightning than you are to encounter a Native woman-owned business backed by venture capital." That’s likely because Native women receive a mere 0.0013% of venture funding. This statistic highlights the steep climb to startup and growth funding for female entrepreneurs in Indian Country. Nevertheless, let's call attention to Oklahoma, where a new business accelerator program, by the name of?The TU Cherokee Women’s AcceleratHER Fellowship, is aiming to change those odds! This 12-week fellowship program is designed to help rapidly scale native women-owned businesses. Who is your favorite native entrepreneur? Support them today by sharing their business with others the comments below. Then click the link below to Buy Native on today. https://buynative.com/ #FormationVentures #indiginouspeoplesday #purchasenative #womenownedbusiness

"I want to change the narrative of who becomes an entrepreneur in this country," - Formation Ventures CEO and Co-Founder, Saamra Mekuria-Grillo. Click through to hear more in her recent TedTalk. Real Talk! You can become an entrepreneur, too. Formation Ventures supports your journey to successful entrepreneurship - no matter where you are in the process. We know young Black people have amazing ideas to improve their lives, their communities, and the world. Together we want to make sure that you have the resources to turn your ideas into reality!? Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/gmzYjyjV

Black entrepreneurs are shaping the future.? ? Through Run The Future, a joint collaboration between Formation Ventures and Cambiar Education, young Black people experience entrepreneurial learning opportunities, built on the foundation of culturally affirming engagement and a clear understanding of what drives innovative businesses.? ? What are your entrepreneurial goals for the remainder of 2024? Comment below, then click the linkin.bio to learn more. ?