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...
At ACBN, our foundation is the proverb “I am because we are.” We believe in ecosystem mobilization—sharing knowledge, uncovering challenges, and building pathways to collective success. We recently sat down with Heather Simpson, Founder of S4G and a consultant...
Why a mission statement matters for Black founders For Black entrepreneurs, clarity is both protection and power. because capital can take longer and networks may be thinner, a concise mission helps you focus energy, attract aligned partners, and say no to...
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...
At ACBN, we believe in I am because we are—a principle that calls us to build together, share resources, and create sustainable futures. We recently sat down with Chiyi Tam, Director of the Kensington Market Community Land Trust (KMCLT), to explore how community land...
At ACBN, we live by the principle I am because we are. That means embracing tools and knowledge that strengthen our community. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of those tools—and according to Stephany Sani-Edwards, Strategic Program Design Consultant and servant...
At ACBN, we live by the principle I am because we are. That philosophy pushes us to mobilize ecosystems, share knowledge, and engage with thought leaders who help us navigate profound changes shaping our world. In our recent conversation, Graham Singh, CEO of the...