Colin Kaepernick And Journalist Tiffany Cross Join Black Alliance Organization To Drive Funding For Black Under-Resourced Entrepreneurs

By Black Innovation Alliance Photos:Black Innovation Alliance\YouTube Screenshots (New York, NY) – February 24, 2025 – On Friday, February 21, the Black Innovation Alliance (BIA), a coalition dedicated to creating an inclusive tech economy, celebrated a historic milestone in its “Decade of Black Innovation” (DoBI) initiative with the DoBI Impact Salon at Craft restaurant in New York City. The event featured Super Bowl quarterback and CEO of Lumi, Colin Kaepernick as the keynote speaker, engaging in a thought-provoking fireside chat moderated by acclaimed journalist Tiffany Cross. The exclusive gathering brought together private and public sector leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore the intersection of innovation and social justice and to share BIA’s $300 million capital campaign toward a more accessible entrepreneurial ecosystem. Colin Kaepernick shared insights from his groundbreaking activism and advocacy work, emphasizing the importance of empowering rising and under-supported entrepreneurs through innovation. “BIA is leading the charge in building an inclusive economy by expanding access to capital, networks, and opportunities for Black and under-resourced entrepreneurs,” said Colin Kaepernick, Super Bowl quarterback and CEO of Lumi. “When we combine courage with creativity, we can dismantle barriers and build something transformative. I’m honored to be a part of this event...