Last month, we hosted a town hall with Angela Benton the founder and CEO of NewMe, Inc to discuss how underrepresented entrepreneurs who are looking to enter the tech sector stand up to attract mentors and much-needed resources, to then stand out to potential funding. discuss the role of minority and women in the tech sector.
Ms. Benton is a technology expert and entrepreneur, whose mission is to accelerate minority and women entrepreneurs in building thriving businesses. Since launching in 2011, NewMe has accelerated over 300 startups and helped them raise over $20+ million in venture capital funding. NewMe has become a customized platform for entrepreneurs to benefit from much-needed resources found all in one place.
The evening was moderated by Rob Wilson a financial advisor, television contributor and new media personality who concentrates his practice on providing advice to and managing financial affairs for successful professional athletes, entertainers and other young professionals. Rob shares his advice as a frequent contributor to CNN, CBS, NBC and Fox, and his appearances can be seen on his website at www.robwilson.tv.
