Category: CEO Editorials
When Nobody Cares or Listens (But a Girl Smiles) by Edmund Janas, II
I end up at McDonald’s usually because it’s nicely lit and makes for a convenient place to get...
The “Dr.” Phil Fallacy: Why the ‘Self-Made’ Story Holds BIPOC Entrepreneurs Back by Edmund Janas
Being Black, biracial, and leaning more toward “white-presenting” in appearance,...
What My Soul Learned This Year: Standing Taller Than Their Silence
This year, I learned that growth and success—especially when unexpected or hard to fathom—can make...
How to Thrive as a Polymath in the Digital Age: Lessons from Steve Jobs: Dialogue.
By Edmund Janas, Contributing Writer I’m Not So Sure Steve Jobs Would Be So Welcomed on Facebook...
Brego’s Prediction 2024
Brego’s Prediction 2024 In tech boot camp once again. The underlying tech is pretty much unchanged, but security and options are infinitely complex. My goal is to be tech agnostic and not overly reliant on any company,...
When AI is Unintentionally Funny
Having fun playing with AI to discover if it has a sense of humor.
A BIPOC-Owned Media Production Company: A Risk Worth Taking?
The Trials of a Middle-Aged BIPOC-Owned Multimedia Production Company Startup: Navigating the ever-changing landscape of corporate giants and industry disruptors while staying true to your mission.
The War Within: Confronting Internal and External Racial and Cultural Pressures, Cultural Blindspots to Medical Objectification (Rev.4)
This post reflects on the experience of a biracial black man, discussing the complexities of being part of two different cultures and not fully understanding either. He talks about his experience with cultural references, barbershops and the dozens, as well as the racism he has experienced from both white and non-white people. He concludes that by staying true to himself and speaking his truth he can help bring about change.
Why I admire James Baldwin
I admire James Baldwin because he looked the world right in the eye and spoke the truth to all...
Coming to Terms with Neurodivergence
Coming to Terms with Neurodivergence I’m just the catalyst, setting the cornerstone as best...
BIPOC Business Owners: Battling the System and Creating a New Frontier
As a BIPOC business owner, I have found that the reality of succeeding in the startup world is far more complex than simply having a great idea. I have come to realize that, no matter how good my idea is, I still need white...
The Cost of Innovation: Understanding the Challenges of Taking Risks and Reforming the Status Quo
We have seen it before, and here it is again. People hating folks for being creative, building,...
