James Jones’ father was an engineer. He was also a musician and a preacher, performing at churches along the East Coast. Jones, an entertainment lawyer, noticed his father often worried about keeping track of the money he collected while performing at church, and artists and influencers were often complaining about the same things. “I… Continue reading Bump raises $3M seed to help creators manage finances
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Exploring Open Banking & the Future of Payments at Fintech Meetup!
Dove into open #banking & the future of payments at this year’s Fintech Meetup! In my convo with Dave Glaser & Raghavan Menon, moderated by Reed Bouchelle, we explored what it means to optimize pay-by-bank solutions to meet modern demand & create a frictionless #FutureOfFinance.
Amsterdam Dance Event
ADE – Amsterdam Dance Event – was an awesome opportunity to connect with Bump customers, meet others in the #CreatorEconomy space, and support Natalie La Rose, one of our Bump users, in her homecoming. Looking forward to next year already!
Breaking Down VC & the Creator Economy at #LATechWeek!
#LATechWeek was a blast! Thank you to everyone who came out to @BumpGlobal‘s session on how #VC intersects with the #CreatorEconomy. Understanding what investors are looking for is the first step towards securing reliable first-round funding.
Some snapshots of my presentation to Northwestern Mutual
Some snapshots of my presentation to Northwestern Mutual earlier this month. Always love the opportunity to highlight @BumpGlobal and share insight into our value prop! Thanks for having me, @NM_Financial
Creator dinner “Network & Nosh”
Looking back on last week’s event, we’re still buzzing with excitement! Last week we hosted our first Creator dinner “Network & Nosh” It was incredible to see so many talented creators come together, connect, and share their journeys. We loved introducing some of the Bump team and seeing meaningful conversations spark. Here’s to building… Continue reading Creator dinner “Network & Nosh”
An Ally, Not a Threat, to the Creator Economy
Do you see AI as a threat or ally to the creator economy? “Personally I have found some incredible AI tools that have never replaced someone but only made mine and my teams jobs easier.” – @laurDIY A reminder that creative tools can work with you & not against you.
Honored to Speak at MIT R.I.S.E. on Scaling & Funding in the Creator Economy
Shoutout to MIT for hosting R.I.S.E. – Empowering #Entrepreneurs of Color last week! It was an honor to speak with other industry innovators about the #growth of the #CreatorEconomy. Huge thank you to Princess, Allan, & James for the insightful conversation on scaling & funding.
10 Black-Owned Startups To Watch
Silicon Valley has always been considered one of the most prominent tech hubs in the world. The Bay Area is still the most significant tech epicenter globally and the only ecosystem to reach above $4 billion deal value in 2023 Q4. However, as LinkedIn’s founder Reid Hoffman once said, “Silicon Valley is a mindset, not a location.”… Continue reading 10 Black-Owned Startups To Watch
How creators can ‘bump’ up their business
Original Article James Jones Sr. and his family spent their days packed into a VW bug. Parents in front, three kids in the back seat, and a U-Haul full of perfectly organized musical equipment hitched behind them as they traveled to Jones’ gigs as a gospel musician at churches along the East Coast. James Jones… Continue reading How creators can ‘bump’ up their business