Pharrell’s Black Ambition Put $14 Million Behind Entrepreneurs

Pharrell Williams is betting that investing in overlooked entrepreneurs can do more than launch individual businesses. It can help reshape who gets the chance to build wealth. Since launching Black Ambition in 2020, Williams’ initiative has awarded approximately $14 million in capital to more than 157 startups nationwide, according to the organization. Its growing network … Continue reading Pharrell’s Black Ambition Put $14 Million Behind Entrepreneurs

Super Soaker Inventor Receives Just Due

Lonnie Johnson is best known to the public as the creator of the wildly popular Super Soaker, but his legacy stretches far beyond children’s toys. A NASA engineer and prolific inventor, Johnson has spent decades pushing the boundaries of energy technology and engineering innovation. One of the most defining moments of his career came not … Continue reading Super Soaker Inventor Receives Just Due