Blavity aims to create products and experiences that celebrate black people, addressing the unique challenges faced by black individuals and people of color that the industry often ignores.

We started Blavity as an email newsletter, curating the top 10 things black people needed to see each week, which included videos and other content.

Now, my role focuses on people, hiring, and sharing Blavity's story, as we are a unique mix of media, tech, and culture.

My first company was a digital media platform that gathered thought leaders to contribute expert articles, focusing on personal growth and development.

I leaked a render of our product to a popular BlackBerry blog, which generated excitement and led to widespread speculation about a BlackBerry watch. We saw massive adoption of our product, but we struggled to connect it to our brand until we followed up with blogs, clarifying that the watch they covered was actually our startup's product.

At Beme, we learned that raw live content can quickly become boring, so we aimed to create a product that feels fun and engaging, similar to watching an edited movie.

After launching Justin.tv, we quickly realized that while we gained initial excitement and media coverage, we struggled with viewer retention and decided to pivot to a tech company that opened the platform for everyone instead of trying to create entertainment ourselves.

Our vision is to bring the world together through live experiences, and our mission is to build a global marketplace of live experiences that people love.

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