SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: African American entrepreneur Brian Davis started his own service-disabled, veteran-owned company in November 2020. He has received contracts from local companies like BlackRock, and his goal is to grow his business and give minorities an opportunity to do creative and innovative work. He credits mentorship and networking with his success, and he advises other entrepreneurs to follow through on their commitments.

SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: African American entrepreneur Sky Win

created a consent card deck to promote safe conversations about

consent. She credits her success to honing her skills and the support of

her community. She hopes to make a cultural shift and reduce rates of

assault on campus. Rice University has provided a supportive community

for her business..