At the Afro-Caribbean Business Network, we know that resilience in business comes not only from strategy and capital but from wisdom—especially the wisdom of Elders. In our When Elders Speak series, we highlight powerful voices whose lessons help entrepreneurs build...
At ACBN, we live by the proverb “I am because we are.” It is through collective knowledge and shared insight that we uncover opportunities to thrive. Recently, we sat down with Dwayne Matthews—global education consultant, UN-recognized leader, and one of the foremost...
In a powerful conversation with Arti Freeman, CEO of the Definity Foundation, we explored how the organization is leveraging all forms of capital—not just grants—to create what they call a justice model of philanthropy. For Black entrepreneurs and community leaders,...
We recently sat down with Alicia Richins, Climate Justice Advocate and expert in ecological economics and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to explore how climate justice in Canada intersects with business, equity, and innovation. Her insights reveal not...
At ACBN, our work is rooted in the proverb “I am because we are.” Collaboration, collective power, and community investment are at the heart of building lasting impact. We recently sat down with Andre Beaudry, Founder of Velocity Collaboration and a veteran of...
At ACBN, we stand on the African principle Ubuntu “I am because we are.” Our mission is to mobilize ecosystems through authentic conversations with thought leaders shaping the future of business. We recently sat down with Foster Akugri—Head of Innovation at Old Mutual...
Small Business Month Series: Day 1 — Core Values for Small Business Welcome to the series ACBN Canada and Empowered 4x have teamed up for a 24-day sprint to help you start strong or tune up what you’ve already built. Day 1 set the foundation with facilitator...
At ACBN, we live by the principle I am because we are. That philosophy calls us to build together, share knowledge, and create systems where Black and racialized entrepreneurs can thrive. We recently connected with Alfred Bergeson, Founder and CEO of Tribe Network, to...
At ACBN, we hold firm to the principle I am because we are. That means looking beyond short-term fixes and investing in solutions that build collective strength for generations. This week, we sat down with Graham Singh, CEO of the Trinity Centres Foundation, to...
At ACBN, we believe in the proverb I am because we are. That philosophy drives our commitment to mobilizing ecosystems through shared knowledge and collaboration. We recently sat down with Louise Adongo, Executive Director of Inspire Communities in Nova Scotia, to...