TribeMeets

We are still on a high from the Accelerated Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship (ABLE) Pitch Day! We would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU to the African Diaspora Network and Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business for the experience as well as a special thank you to the funders BILL, Makahakama Foundation, the County of Santa Clara and the KLA Foundation for their generous contributions to TribeMeets! It was empowering to spread the mission of TribeMeets to Silicon Valley and to make so many new connections with Black entrepreneurs making a name for themselves! #ABLE #SantaClaraUniversity #ADN #AfricanDiasporaNetwork #SiliconValley #ABLEAccelerator

Thank you African Diaspora Network !! The past six weeks have been transformative, filled with invaluable learning and a sense of community that will be essential to TribeMeets’ growth. We’re incredibly grateful for your commitment to supporting Black entrepreneurs and for creating an environment for us to thrive.

?? A warm welcome to our latest ABLE cohorts: Jonathan Katende, founder of Lipaworld a digital voucher marketplace revolutionizing remittances, allowing people to support loved ones back home with low fees and instant access to essential goods and services. Sade Luwoye & Abigail Osei-Tutu, founders of TribeMeets - a cultural hub connecting individuals from the African diaspora who are relocating across states or immigrating from Africa. Nicole Murphy, founder of Barter Black ,which is transforming the way Black entrepreneurs scale their businesses through bartering. Pascal Odek, founder of WellBeam Inc., a healthtech platform improving care coordination and patient outcomes in post-acute care settings. Chimadika Okoye, founder of OGA Street Tech. OGA Street Tech is decarbonizing concrete and revolutionizing the industry with SustainaStone, a net-zero concrete solution that’s already making waves with its reusable pothole fillers. ?? Save the Date: ABLE24 Pitch Day - October 17, 2024. Support the next generation of black entrepreneurs. ?? https://bit.ly/AB24VR #ABLE2024 #Fintech #Remittances #CulturalConnection #BarterEconomy #HealthTech #BlackLeadership

Big news, Tribe! Our amazing co-founders, Sade Luwoye and Abigail Osei-Tutu have been selected for the prestigious African Diaspora Network Accelerating Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship (ABLE) program! ?? This opportunity is all about empowering Black entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and make a lasting impact. We’re incredibly proud and excited for the journey ahead as they join other innovative leaders to help shape the future of Black-led enterprises. Impact-focused investors, funders, and supporters are invited to the Pitch Day on October 17th on the Santa Clara University campus or virtually. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gu7NnUg #Tribemeets?#BlackEntrepreneurs?#BlackExcellence?#ABLEProgram?#Leadership?#Entrepreneurship?#ScalingSuccess?#SupportBlackBusinesses?#NextLevel?#BusinessGrowth #impactinvesting #impinv

Happy Tuesday Tribe! We are not letting up! We’re excited to announce that TribeMeets has been accepted into the 2024 #VentureCrushFG Pod Program! The #VentureCrush program focuses on fundraising, recruiting/culture, scaling, along with any other issues the co-founders may be facing. We can’t wait to start the DC program! Check us out on the VentureCrushFG Website! https://bit.ly/VCFGWebsite #Fundraising?#CustomerAcquisition?#ProductMarketFit?#GrowthStrategy?#StartupCulture?

Big news, Tribe! TribeMeets has landed in Times Square! We’ve partnered with Brex to further our mission. Check out our billboard lighting up the city that never sleeps. We’re all about connecting and celebrating the 41 million people of the African diaspora. This is just the beginning! #TribeMeets?#GrowWithBrex?#TimesSquare?#NYC?#Brex?#CommunityBuilding?#ConnectTheCommunity?#AfricanDiaspora?#NextLevel?#WeMadeIt?#CelebrateDiversity?#NYCSpotlight

Founded to help individuals discover friends, culturally relevant resources, and engaging events, TribeMeets has quickly become a beacon of connection and support within the diaspora community. The Black Ambition Prize, founded by Pharrell Williams, aims to provide funding and support to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs who are launching tech, design, healthcare, and consumer product companies. This recognition is a significant milestone for TribeMeets, highlighting its impact and potential within the community. Abigail Osei-Tutu Sade Luwoye Cc Elizabeth Osho

TribeMeets, an innovative online platform and community dedicated to connecting people of the African diaspora, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Black Ambition Prize. https://lnkd.in/dsj68pcw

Congratulations to these amazing founders Sade Luwoye and Abigail Osei-Tutu of TribeMeets, who are now Semifinalists in?the 2024?Black Ambition Prize?competition! They have the opportunity to win $15k - 1M toward our community building initiatives once they pass the semifinals. As semifinalists, they automatically have the opportunity to participate in the Black Ambition Mentorship program which is already a HUGE win! Join us in celebrating this achievement!! https://lnkd.in/eyXEKarf

What is TribeMeets? TribeMeets serves as a cultural hub, connecting individuals of the African diaspora and providing culturally relevant resources for those navigating relocations across states or immigrating from Africa. Interested in learning more about us? Check out our interview with HeavieTalk Media.?Thank you for allowing us to share our story! YouTube Link:?https://lnkd.in/eqXGMYZ6