Farah Allen: Pioneering Interactive Technologies for Inclusive Futures

Farah Allen, the CEO and founder of The Labz. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice In the realm of tech innovation, entrepreneur Farah Allen has a compelling story. Allen, the CEO and founder of The Labz, has journeyed from solving pressing issues in the music industry to revolutionizing interactive content creation. From Music Innovation to Interactive Revolution The Labz& began with a unique mission: to protect the intellectual property of songwriters in the music industry through blockchain technology. However, despite solving a critical issue and gaining recognition from major industry players, the venture faced challenges far beyond technological barriers. “It was very strange and very sad too because I reached the highest of the high of where I could go with it,” Allen said. “It wasn’t a problem with getting customers. It was a problem of funding the company. I was a technology company that didn’t have adequate funding.” A 2018& Morgan Stanley sponsored study& showed that investors believe minority businesses receive adequate capital. The 20-page study states that many white male investors have little contact with non-white or female business owners. These investors also report that women-owned and minority-owned businesses “receive a fraction of the capital, yet most believe...