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TODAY'S BBD500 SPOTLIGHT · Creator Entrepreneurship
VIEW PROFILE →Tayo Aina
Nigerian filmmaker, YouTube creator and entrepreneur whose documentaries explore African business, culture, travel and opportunity. He also teaches creators how to build sustainable video businesses.
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EXPLORE THE BBD500 →01Tax Strategy
Duke Alexander Moore
Tax educator and founder of Duke Tax who creates entertaining, practical guidance for creators, influencers and entrepreneurs. His content covers deductions, compliance, business structure and wealth strategy.
02Creator Economy
Mattie James
Lifestyle entrepreneur, bestselling author, podcaster and creator educator. She teaches content systems, personal branding, influencer marketing and the business practices creators need to build sustainable online brands.
03Black Business Commerce
Mandy Bowman
Founder and CEO of Official Black Wall Street. She builds technology, commerce and community tools that help consumers discover Black-owned businesses and help entrepreneurs scale.
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