By Independent Rob | Black Perspective News
From AI to fintech to fashion tech, a new wave of Black innovators is taking over the digital economy. These founders aren’t just chasing trends — they’re redefining them. As tech continues to shape how we live, work, and communicate, these seven startups are leading the charge into the future.
⚙️ 1. ShearShare — The Airbnb for Barbers and Stylists
Founded by Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell, ShearShare connects beauty professionals with vacant salon spaces on demand. It’s an elegant solution for independent barbers and stylists seeking flexibility without the hefty costs of long-term leases.
The company has become a game-changer for thousands of Black entrepreneurs in the beauty industry — proving that innovation doesn’t just belong in Silicon Valley.
💰 2. Goalsetter — Teaching Black Youth to Build Wealth Early
Created by Tanya Van Court, Goalsetter is a family banking and financial literacy app designed to close the racial wealth gap.
Kids earn money, learn to invest, and gain real-world financial skills through gamified challenges and parental tools. It’s part education, part empowerment — and 100% revolutionary.
📱 3. Partake Foods — Tech Meets Taste
Denise Woodard turned her daughter’s food allergies into a multimillion-dollar brand. But what makes Partake Foods special is its data-driven approach. Utilizing technology tools to streamline distribution, customer feedback, and allergen tracking.
Her snacks are now in Target, Whole Foods, and Starbucks — showing how tech + heart can disrupt an entire industry.
🌍 4. AfroTech — The Movement, Not Just the Conference
Started by Morgan DeBaun (founder of Blavity Inc.). AfroTech has become the most significant Black tech gathering in the world — but it’s more than an event. It’s a global digital hub connecting founders, engineers, and investors year-round.
AfroTech’s online platform now features job boards, podcasts, and startup spotlights. Making it a launchpad for the next generation of Black innovators.
🧠 5. Squire — The Barbershop App Revolutionizing Grooming
What started as a simple appointment-booking app is now a multi-million-dollar tech company. Squire empowers barbershops to manage bookings, payments, and analytics in a single system.
Founders Songe LaRon and Dave Salvant have turned an everyday neighborhood service into a scalable tech model used nationwide, with investors from the NBA and beyond.
🚚 6. Black Truckers United — Delivering Opportunity Through Logistics
A rising platform empowering Black drivers and fleet owners to find higher-paying routes, share resources, and build generational wealth through trucking.
With AI route optimization and financial tracking, Black Truckers United represents the growing wave of blue-collar tech — everyday industries powered by smart innovation.
🎤 7. Rebundle — Turning Waste into Wealth
Founder Ciara May is revolutionizing the hair industry with Rebundle, the first U.S. company to create plant-based, biodegradable hair extensions.
What began as an eco-conscious experiment has evolved into a sustainable business model that seamlessly blends beauty, culture, and environmental tech — truly redefining what it means to “go green” in style.
🔁 The New Blueprint
These companies prove something powerful: innovation has no color, but opportunity often does. By creating their own spaces, these Black founders are ensuring that the next generation doesn’t have to beg for a seat — they’re building the whole table.
The future of tech is diverse, global, and unmistakably Black.