Benjamin Pearson

In a famous line from the hit musical, Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. sings, “I want to be in the room where it happens.” Access to capital shapes everything – who builds, who scales, who wins. This month, I had the honor of attending the 2nd annual Black Women Investors Network brunch held in commemoration of Women’s History Month. The panelists are Davids who have already taken down Goliaths in some of the most competitive arenas in finance. As a founder building at the intersection of climate innovation, food systems, and consumer brands, understanding capital flows is crucial to shaping the future of innovation and economic growth—not only in the US, but also in emerging markets. I believe climate—and within it, food systems—will radically shape the future, for good or bad, depending on who controls the money and who gets it. It’s imperative we get money into the right hands. How do we change that? We need more people who can read the signals shaping the world, connect the dots, and act collaboratively—capital allocators and market-innovating entrepreneurs. I plan to stay in the room where it happens. There’s much work to be done. Thank you to Marcelia Freeman, Margaret Anadu, Tessa Flippin, and Paula Campbell Roberts for sharing your journeys. Your pursuit of excellence expanded the way I think. Thank You Black Women Investors Network for curating women who have already defied the odds. Also, a big thank you to Chidera Sonia Nelson for sharing the event with me, and Chioma B. Igwebuike for your support.

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The real impact that Sawyer Products is doing worldwide Across Africa, preventable illnesses are taking young lives every day. Not because solutions do not exist, but because they are not reaching the people who need them most. One breakthrough changed everything. Simple infant wraps treated with protective chemicals cut malaria rates among children by more than two thirds. At the same time, the organization tackled one of the deadliest killers of children worldwide: contaminated water. By focusing on clean water access, they addressed a root cause of early childhood mortality. Instead of waiting on slow systems, they reinvest their own profits directly into solutions. Fewer layers. Faster action. More lives saved. When innovation meets accountability, the results are impossible to ignore. Real change is not about intention. It is about execution that works. Checkout the full episode on YouTube #GlobalHealth #ImpactInnovation #CleanWaterSavesLives #HealthEquity Sawyer Products

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Olubukola Adeyemi, MBA from Hubbard-Hall Inc. explains in this FinishingAndCoating.com article in our March edition at https://lnkd.in/e-4VNSMd how pretreatment is essential to consistent, high-quality plating, and that it starts long before a part ever touches a plating bath. “You can have the best chemistry in the world,” Bukola says, “but without proper and adequate pretreatment, you’re setting yourself up for failure.” #finishingandcoating #finishing #coating #surfacefinishing

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Killer Mike’s message isn’t just about money — it’s about responsibility, history, and ownership. In this clip, he connects the dots between Atlanta’s Black business legacy and the modern-day ownership movement. From barbershops to billionaires, this is how Black America built generational wealth — and what we need to rebuild it again. Ownership isn’t just what you have — it’s how you think. Generational wealth starts with generational mindset. 👇 Drop your thoughts below: Do you think ownership is the new civil rights movement? 🔔 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns on money, mindset, and leadership. #KillerMike #ClubShayShay #BlackWealth #OwnershipMindset #AtlantaLife #MagicJohnson #Entrepreneurship #FinancialFreedom

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In this clip from What's The Biz?, we reflect on a Black entrepreneur in the 1970s who built multiple ventures and left behind a legacy that still shapes the community today. This is what generational entrepreneurship looks like. If you care about building something that lasts beyond you, this conversation is worth your time. 🎥 Full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gxMKNx9T

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