Many of America’s most successful and influential entrepreneurs are African American.
Influencers such as Jay Z, Dr. Dre, Oprah, and Daymond John, are among those who have built trailblazing business empires as well as significantly contributing to the country’s cultural landscape.
However black British entrepreneurs are, by comparison, almost invisible. But this is slowly changing. The last decade has seen black Britons seek out entrepreneurial opportunities in increasing numbers.
According to recent research from the UK’s Aston University, people from black and minority communities are twice as likely as their white counterparts to be early-stage entrepreneurs. Indeed, they are often setting up their businesses with the express aim of having a social impact beyond simply making money.
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