Impact Financing in Canada: How the DUCA Impact Lab is Building Banking That Benefits All with Keith Taylor
We recently sat down with Keith Taylor, Executive Director of the DUCA Impact Lab, to explore how their innovative approach to impact financing in Canada is transforming access to fair banking and reshaping what financial equity looks like. Here are the key takeaways...
Fundraising in Canada: Unlocking Capital and Impact for Black Entrepreneurs with Andre Beaudry
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...
AI for Black Entrepreneurs: How Innovation Can Drive Sustainable Growth with Foster Akugri
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...
Navigating the Promise and Pitfalls of Social Finance in Canada: Insights from Heather Simpson
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...
Day 2 – Are You On Mission? How to Write a Mission Statement for Small Business
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...
Day 1 – Small Business Month Series: Core Values for Small Business
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...