Hi from Bobbie Lamont in Portland Maine, Maine Angels

Goodie Hack!

This is real - if you could have seen where we were 1+ years ago, esp looking at where we are now. The connections that you see with our founder community were really not happening!

This is intentional ecosystem engineering + technology + intentional impact work = stronger networks that have access points for a broader and more diverse community of founders

The "coolness" factor of startups - but there is a much broader opportunity for our communities to build wealth

Yes! Closing the wealth gap = Ownership

Listen: Antoine is dope!VC doesn't always translate to wealth+ownership

Hi everyone 👋🏾 Adrian checking in from South Florida 🌴

Hi Adrian! Glad you are here!

Hi @kacey 👋🏾

David Castro (Owner - DungeonForward) Checking in from Ft. Lauderdale

Aye shout out to Rochell! Love her brand!

yes Antoine. I am angel investing for the place based relations, local jobs, impact, sustainability, equity.......B Corps, even co-operatives attract the new generation of angel investors willing to look at revenue sharing structure and stop the exit obsession

So awesome Barbara!

@antoinewoodsjr

Hey there David! Good to see you here.

https://twitter.com/AntoineWoodsJr

What's everyone building❓

I am building a professional esports team/brand for Atlanta, GA as there currently are not many offering opportunities to developing professionals

https://twitter.com/Levoski

It is very difficult for those starting out - a lot of what we do is helping our community of founders figure out a pathway (that works)

I'm building a media company, Consciously Funded to counter the White savior narrative and amplify Black and Indigenous voices of social impact through our lifestyle brand, digital media, and capacity building resources centered in purposeful community.

This is so true! Remerge ATL will be starting a nonprofit accelerator to help them start and scale in 2021

I am a STEM Instructional Coach at South Atlanta HS and a private consultant for organizations and businesses implementing STEM K-12 programs and initiatives

Hi Andrea! Thank you for all you do for our students in Atlanta!

Jamelia is doing an awesome job w/ our K12 programming!

hey y’all! Greetings from Hornet Nation!

Great questions, Kristina!

Yes Kristina! Unrestricted funds are hard to come by for some reason. I sometimes feel its from lack of trust

Kristina, here’s a really insightful article from The Center of Effective Philanthropy on shifting power through general operating support. https://cep.org/shifting-power-through-general-operating-support/ - I hope you find it helpful!

Amen!

*SNAPS fingers*

Very true! This is what I'm saying ALL the time. To get people with the type of talent that we need, we need to be able to pay them market value. And in the tech space … that's a difficult thing to do for a nonprofit. Operating based on volunteers is simply not a sustainable model

Yes Joey especially during Covid where nonprofit resources are being stretched beyond imaginiation. Our communities are leaning on nonprofits like never before and they aren’t being financially supported.

And it leads to founder burnout, unfortunately

Preach🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 ...how are we able to become a volunteer to be a part of

Email: Mariam@goodienation.org or Joey@goodienation.org!

Government contracts are great but are they truly sustainable?

Kristina is awesome! Shout out to HYPE!!!

gethype.org

right - you can’t run an organization on a love offering

support HYPE!!!!

gethype.org/donate if you want to support us for Giving Tuesday as well! <3

Thanks, Alaysia - full disclosure: I used to work in philanthropy, and unrestricted funding was something that the organization leaned into while I was there. But I often still found it a slog to get the broader community to come around to this idea that nonprofit work isn't "volunteering" and a vow of poverty.

Collaboration over competition!

Open to connect with Founders >>https://twitter.com/theothercole?s=09

More partnerships = more impact

Yes, Kristina - I am LOL RE the vow of poverty, but this is real - we are running a legitimate business operation in our non-profit. We need to change the narrative around what is sustainability for our organizations

Also - there is always a higher pressure to show impact in the nonprofit sector when trying to raise funds vs other sectors

Founders Therapy is always needed

Brandon! Great connector!

Agree! As non-profits, you are constantly justifying your existence and to the dollar, why you deserve it - we do not treat traditional businesses the same way

humanizing business 🙌🏾

Welcome Brandon!

Love that Adrian - yes, mindful entrepreneurship is my vibe!

Looking to connect with you all: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blancacatalinagarcia/IG: @bcginnovationTwitter: @blancacata

“Focus on intentional relationship building”

That is smart! Learning to cultivate relationships by just checking in as a person "Hey, how are you?"

Brandon: What in your mind is the biggest mistake people make around the relationships that matter for their business??

Yes! Relationships have been the cornerstone of each of the transitions in my career. I have built a CRM in AirTable just to keep me on track with my connections

Great advice @AdrianCole

Follow up is a major issue for me. How do you all manage that. I make initial connections easily but more often than not there isn't a specific ask at the moment.

Good point David. Sometimes I think about the conversation that we had and share an article or something helpful in the follow-up. It’s about watering the relationship until the moment of the ask.

would be

@David on the first connection. set the schedule for the next

so like on the first conversation, I end with let's follow up in a few months. most calendars are clear months ahead so you can set a date and time already.

tools: Calendly does the job very well

Hey Tonya!!!

hack: Have a day and time that's squared away for these calls. I do Fridays at 2pm

YES: Life Long Learners!

Offering expertise: Offer value + Shift the power dynamic

YES! Think of yourself as a subject matter expert for the PROBLEM you are solving..

Thank you Brandon!

HI Nate! Umama! Kathleen! Edmund!

Hi Blanca!

Really excited about this conversation!

No Problem, Mark! https://www.linkedin.com/in/blancacatalinagarcia/IG: @bcginnovationTwitter: @blancacata

Hey Charlton!

Hey Mark Taylor - It’s simply an abstraction - a simplification of a complex thing that gives access to more people. So Dreamweaver is a perfect example. We have now moved on to tools like Webflow, Bubble, Carrd, etc.

Love that! the relationships you build when you jump into tech, even if you are not a developer, and then all you learn from being in those relationships

Build those relationships before you need them! Love this!

“we become feature heavy too quickly” - Umama

The relationship that you build with your customer / your market while you are testing and building, as well

Hey, I got bumped earlier. Reach out with questions @brandontalk on Twitter

Interestingly, I've built many relationships- yet have no clue how to monetize it!

So it's great to get different perspectives. Love these spaces to learn, be inspired, and grow! Thanks Joey and team!

Great insights in this discussion. Thanks Nate and Umama.

Really digging this conversation on No Code, I've been trying to self-restart my earlier coder life this year, but this makes a lot of sense.

Great Convo on No Code! I am learning a lot!

Nate Washington CTO @ QoinsCompany: https://qoins.io/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nwashjr/

Umama Kibria CEO @ SweatPackCompany: https://sweatpack.co/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umamakibria/

Edmund AmoyeTwitter: https://twitter.com/codelesspodcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmundamoye/

Systems thinking - take a look at this, if you are starting outDefinitely check out Umama's posts on social for this!And check out Edmund's podcast!!

Is nocode cross platform? Android and IOS?

Antoine, thanks for dropping the speakers LI/TW links. Super helpful.

@umama, can you share that resource on KP?

BOOM! Congrats Nate!

CONGRATULATIONS Nate!!!!

congratulations Nate!

Thanks!

Congrats on the feature!

Th

KP is a great resource in No Code! https://www.buildinpublic.xyz/

Thanks for joining in everyone! I’m available to answer any step 1 no code questions!

Thanks everyone! Here’s my contact info:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nwashjrTwitter: @nwashjr2Email: nate@qoins.io

https://www.linkedin.com/in/umamakibria/

Also, echo Umama ^^^ KP is awesome!

Edmund is THE connector and genuinely wants to help everyone understand the tools!

YW Joey! I’ve gotten so much out of Goodie Nation this year. Especially relationships.

Feel free to slide in my DM with questions!

Feel free to slide in my DM with questions!LinkedIN: Feel free to slide in my DM with questions!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallandstrong.co/

Tools to get started with: Glide and Bubble.io

We are halfway to our fundraising goal!

I got you next year!

If you don't know whether or not your organization does employee giving matching, check out the Double The Donation Free Matching Tool available for Giving Tuesday specifically! https://doublethedonation.com/tips/giving-tuesday/

Great Chat!

Heeyy Courtney!!

Its the level of legendary for me!! I’m learning so much, thanks Goodie Nation team.

Courtney Counts
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-counts-726a8a2/
Company: https://ktcatl.com/

Innovation is daily practice for communities of color!

So many gems!!!!!

So true Blanca.

“You want more power.. give more love” - Courtney Counts

Relationships are the richness of life. LOVE It!

yes!!!

Yes @pouya!!

Ok, Corona Renaissance!

Love that question

Great Question!

That is an excellent question.

That's dope 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

“if you lose your perspective, you lose your superpower” - courtney counts

Preach!

"How can I be more brilliant human?"

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Who is gonna get us to $3k…$90 away yall! Let’s go!

Morning Doll!

Doll Avant CEO @ AquagenuityLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dollavant/Company: https://aquagenuity.com/

Congratulations Doll!!! That is so awesome!

Right!

Love that! “If you stay ready you don’t have to get ready”

“Don’t show up before you are ready"

Build build build something real, they will come - Doll Avant

We love Staci!!!

Staci Lynchlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staciwlynch/

That’s so good!

Build spaces to make it safe for people to fail!

Playworks is awesome!

Where are the unusual suspects in your network? community? Where can you find the threads of synergy for impact

This is such an important question - how do we build out that support for program leaders??

There are still happening online

https://www.westsidefuturefund.org/

Volunteering is my strategic method of networking. When I started board service, I was less picky about where to serve to build credibility. Now, before I join I check to ensure I believe in the mission AND I check out the other board members.

Great point Adrienne!

Since 2015, all of my professional jobs have come through board service connections- so that's cool too!

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Great discussion

great conversation

Do The Work First is my favorite takeaway so far

Where's the music though for this kickback? Haha

well said and that's a gem still! Stay true to yourself!

hello Chad!

I just love how inspiring this is. Plenty of encouragement, but so much hard work as well.

Chad Womack, Senior Director of STEM Programs & Initiatives @ United Negro College FundLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadwomack/

Morehouse!!!

Ko!

Absolutely!

“Play the game”- Chad Womack

We are at $4k!

Yes, Project Diane

http://www.projectdiane.com/

an utter disaster

a. disaster.

All of this, Dr. Womack!

Chad worked with our kids before

great program

our current education system was not made for our kids.

Thank you for this discussion. As a current STEM Coordinator I can say we welcome a relationship with HBCUs. Children cannot be what they cannot see. Exposure matters.

YES

Excellent conversation!

Thank you Chad!!!

My pleasure. Hit me up at chad.womack@uncf.org

most decisions made in our schools and school systems have nothing to do with kids unfortunately

You are welcome Joey! You are doing amazing work.

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Thank you again!

FAMU!!

PVAMU in the house! lol

Greg and Horace!!!!

hey y’all!

Horace Williams, Founder @ Empowrd Apps, LLCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/horacewilliams/Company: https://www.empowrd.com/

Greg ClayLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregclay/Company: https://www.empowrd.com/

speak the truth. Furthermore - if you struggle to read, write, speak, etc. - civic engagement feels daunting.

Very true! I was engaged in high school, college and now out of habit + muscle memory

Horace and Greg brought Eshe’ out and spoke to the kids - that’s when the conversation got real for them

Just an FYI ! I'm Democratic Party of Georgia Vice Chair of Candidate Recruitment in case you're seeking to run for office! I can help plug you into Candidate trainings and information! 🙂

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennewhiteatl/

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I missed that quote, thank you so much

@Yared, such a good question! It is so needed.

We have a segment on mental health from 7pm - 8pm this evening as well.

Great question

“Your passion will drive you through the process.” - Greg Clay

Civic engagement & politics is my jam! great job Horace & Greg!

Adrienne, I think they are the new dream team!

shout out to Joey - agreed

Well said Kathleen!

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This feels like the old Saturday movie call-a-thons! lol

Today has been great!

Yes!We're in here!

Yay - go revenue!

Dru!!! Trends.vc is so dope!

Dru is amazing! He has helped me tremendously!

>> Dru Riley. CEO @ Trends.VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drurly/Company: https://join.trends.vc/

I got a high level contact reach out to me because Dru gave me credit for contributing to a newsletter!

Amazing!

You only get one invite anyway lol

“ambient inspirations”

Spot on! Relationships are key...love the report idea...thank you...

That's the truth Antoine!

Well said Antoine!

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I appreciate this honesty

@adammarx13 on Twitter

@adammarx13 on twitter and LinkedIn :)

SAME!

I will not ask for help. I will figure it out first.

Adam Marx (Relationship Builder)Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammarx13/Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammarx13

Aly is amazing and is another person who is brilliant and building relationships in Atlanta!

At* building

She's phenomenal!

>> Holly Belin, Director of Communications & Community @ EngageLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-beilin/Company: https://www.engage.vc/