PIE provides direct capital (cash) investment into commercial real estate transactions to make owner-occupied commercial real estate deals more bankable.

Knox St. Studios connects and equips current or aspiring entrepreneurs across the Triangle area of North Carolina and beyond with the skills needed to create businesses, jobs, intellectual property, and community wealth for generations to come.

The Wealth Innovation Cohort Fellows consists of a select group of leaders developing and replicating models to democratize ownership of commercial and mixed-use real estate in communities across America. Each leader has a demonstrated track record of expanding access to real estate ownership in their respective communities and a commitment to radically expanding ownership opportunities for low-wealth and communities of color across the country.What is the Future of Wealth?Among the truly urgent crises facing the United States is widespread household financial insecurity. A stunning 51 percent of U.S. households have expenses that are at least equal to—if not greater than—their income, and 55 percent lack the necessary savings to weather a simultaneous income drop and expense spike. Future of Wealth encompasses Aspen FSP’s work to address the financial precarity engulfing millions of U.S. households by connecting, expanding and activating a diverse set of leaders to advance a new wealth agenda. Our goal, equal parts ambitious, achievable and appropriate to the scale of the problem, is to increase by tenfold the wealth of households of color and those in the bottom half of the wealth distribution in the United States by 2050. By doing so, we can move beyond merely managing household financial scarcity to creating the conditions of security and well-being that will enable full participation, agency, and dignity in both our economy and our democracy.

AutoPilot Worldwide is a luxury lifestyle brand, engineered to address the specific needs of trendsetters and tastemakers through custom innovations. The cornerstone of our philosophy and lifestyle is promoting the open exploration of the world through travel, thought provocation, and the liberal exchange of ideas across cultural boundaries. We strive to employ a multifaceted approach utilizing innovation in fashion, technology, and original content to galvanize our market around these core principles. Autopilot concepts inspire and equip people to be their authentic selves as they transverse the world, both physically and mentally. Through product innovation and active engagement with our consumer, we create custom crafted products to enhance and simplify life. We provide stylish solutions to the unique challenges of an increasingly global cultural ecosystem.

An annual networking conference for early-stage entrepreneurs, focused on the intersection of content, connections and culture. Celebrate and learn from diverse, multicultural entrepreneurs, their investors and the community that supports them.

Talib Graves-Manns brings over 15 years of Sales, Marketing, Management and Mobile experience to his ventures. He adheres to a customer centric model for both B2B as well as B2C related projects, where the voice of the customer is met with innovation to deliver above-par experiences, products, and solutions. Through Point AB, Talib’s most recent ventures have included the development multi-cultural media platforms, education technology and innovative luggage. He expertise is in business development, products development, digital|social marketing, mobile product innovation, retail analytics|consulting, and new solution marketing. Years of experience working with varied constituencies including: Creative Agencies, IT Developers, Product Owners, Investors and Application Partners, allows to quickly build consensus and motivate teams to achieve successful results.

Created to inspire, connect, encourage and support students and entrepreneurs, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center provides existing and aspiring business owners in Southeast Raleigh and beyond with space to think and meet – a place to nurture and develop their ideas into growing companies. Members can find resources to finance their ventures and build skills necessary to support a growing business. The IEC is a partnership between Shaw University and Carolina Small Business Development Fund. ​Our Why: Knowledge sharing unlocks potential. The How: Through our hands-on curriculum, The IEC provides programs designed to deliver practical experience to enhance the entrepreneurial, intrapreneurial and innovative minds of our community.

The CODE2040 Residency, powered by Google for Entrepreneurs is a national program that places high potential Black and Latino/a entrepreneurs in technology hubs as Entrepreneurs in Residence with the dual goal of supporting them in building their companies and empowering them to support their communities. The ultimate aim of the program is to connect more individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to the center of the tech entrepreneurship ecosystem in their local community.

Selected as Code2040/Google for Entrepreneurs - Entrepreneur in Residence. Apart of the 1st Cohort of EIR's.Successfully led marketing and campaign development of Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign goal of $36,000.00. [Campaign Archive - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rainbowme#/]RainbowMe Mission: To educate and entertain kids ages 2-12 on social, economic, cultural and ethnic nuances by brokering an exchange of cultures, ideas, and themes that allows them to build a higher EQ (Ethnic Quotient).Role: CIO - Build the community. Tech -- Children, Parents, Partners. www.rainbowmekids.com

Licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker. Specializing in assisting home-buyers and home-sellers.Are you looking to buy your first home? Sell an existing property? Or looking for a new property to better suit your needs - we are here to assist you.Are you looking to move out of your current city of state? We operate within an extensive group of Brokers across the nation for relocation. Contact Talib. Phone: 336-638-1675 Email: Talib@jacquigravesrealty.com www.jacquigravesrealty.com

I managed the marketing ecosystem (People and Technology). Digital Marketing Tools - Marketo (Marketing Automation Admin) Radian 6 Ninja (Dynamic Query Builder & Extractor), LinkedIn(Social Lead Generation and Nurturing)Completed market research into emerging CPG focused promotional services. Work closely with Inmar's Digital Promotions as well as Consulting & Analytics services to deliver enhanced value to shoppers, retailers, and brands.Built B2B Marketing Strategy & Campaigns, Social B2B (LinkedIn ad buying, LinkedIn community forum ideation and execution, Thought Leadership Content Strategy), Salesforce.com integration with Marketo. Creative Agency Management. Marketing research and vendor vetting (Promotional Services). Industry blogging.

Developed innovative interactive campus safety map (accessible on both web and mobile), created a mobile public safety app (coming to market late 2012). Implemented marketing plan across social media sites resulting in 1.5M new student interaction and engagement points. I build this "stuff" from scratch - creative flow. Contracted with Wake Forest Police Department.

Led team in developing a new social media campaign aimed at providing B2B customers with increased knowledge about CSX Train offerings. I did a lot more than just that! BTW Mullen is ranked by Fast Company as the Best Advertising Firm for Interns also one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Selected by BBDO-Global CEO to participate in “fast-track” executive internship program. I fell in love with digital strategy!