rocnation
Roc Nation
From management and publishing to sports, film, and the Roc Nation School at LIU, Roc Nation built a vertically integrated cultural enterprise rooted in ownership.
corporate leadership
black wealth
Tope Awotona
Founder of Calendly, Tope Awotona turned a simple scheduling problem into a global tech company by prioritizing ownership, patience, and scale.
black nfl owners
Mellody Hobson
Mellody Hobson rose from Chicago’s South Side to lead Ariel Investments—building power through capital literacy and governance.
black wealth
David L. Steward
Founder of World Wide Technology, David L. Steward built one of America’s largest private tech companies—proof that ownership, patience, and systems create lasting wealth.
athlete entreprenuers
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Magic Johnson turned $40M in NBA earnings into a $1.2B empire via theaters, insurance, sports teams, and urban redevelopment.
black wealth
Kenneth I. Chenault
Kenneth Chenault led American Express for 17 years, now chairs General Catalyst and boards like Airbnb—$750M legacy shaped by stewardship.