Robert F. Smith | $8 Billion
Founder & CEO, Vista Equity Partners
Jay-Z | $2.5 Billion
Founder, Roc Nation & Marcy Venture Partners
Reginald Lewis | $400 Million
First African-American to build a billion-dollar business, TLC Beatrice International
Oprah Winfrey | $2.8 Billion
Founder, Harpo Productions & OWN Network
Damola Adamolekun | $20+ Million
CEO, P.F. Chang's & Red Lobster
Tope Awotona | $1.4 Billion
Founder & CEO, Calendly
Creating generational wealth for all walks of life
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78% wealth gap between Black and white families
The median white family has 8 times the wealth of the median Black family. This devastating disparity perpetuates generational poverty, limits educational opportunities, restricts access to healthcare, and creates barriers to homeownership—effectively locking entire communities out of the American dream despite equal work ethic and ambition. This systemic inequality persists regardless of education, family structure, or income level, revealing the deep-rooted nature of economic injustice in our society.
3% of Black Americans own businesses
Despite making up 13% of the US population, Black Americans own just 3% of all businesses. This severe underrepresentation in business ownership limits wealth creation opportunities and economic self-determination. Increasing this number by just 2% could create over 1 million jobs and significantly reduce unemployment in Black communities, demonstrating how entrepreneurship is a powerful lever for community-wide economic transformation.
49% higher income in high-skill careers
Black professionals in tech earn 49% more than the national average for Black workers. This significant income boost demonstrates how increasing representation in high-growth fields like technology, finance, and entrepreneurship is key to building generational wealth. By focusing on these high-skill, high-demand career paths, we can accelerate economic mobility and create lasting financial security for families and communities.
2x the entrepreneurship interest
Black Americans are twice as likely to be interested in starting a business, yet face overwhelming barriers to capital, mentorship, and resources. This enthusiasm for entrepreneurship is systematically crushed by discriminatory lending practices, limited access to networks of wealth, and historical exclusion from business ecosystems. The result is a tragic waste of potential innovation, job creation, and community wealth-building that could transform neighborhoods and create pathways to prosperity. When entrepreneurial spirit is met with structural roadblocks rather than support, entire communities lose the economic multiplier effect that successful businesses create.
Our Mission
At EQUIPPD, we're committed to closing the wealth gap by providing visibility to accessible pathways to high-income skills and industries that don't require formal education.
We believe that knowledge is power, and by equipping our community with the right tools, resources, and roadmaps, we can create lasting generational wealth and economic empowerment.
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Success Stories
Hear from people who have transformed their financial futures with Equippd.
Marcus Johnson
Software Developer
"Equippd helped me transition from retail to tech without a degree. The roadmap was clear, practical, and I landed a job within 6 months."
Tasha Williams
Financial Advisor
"The resources on building a career in finance were invaluable. I used the LinkedIn optimization service and saw immediate results in recruiter outreach."
Darnell Thompson
E-commerce Entrepreneur
"The Business Starter Pack gave me everything I needed to launch my online store. One year later, I've quit my 9-5 and my business is thriving."
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