Melissa S. Jackson5 Things I Learned From My Conversation with Newark Mayor Ras BarakaI had the distinguished privilege of talking to the Honorable Mayor Ras J. Baraka about the City of Newark and its progress since the last…Sep 4, 2018Sep 4, 2018
Melissa S. JacksonInnovation is FailureWhen I talk to people about what I do, there is a level of intrigue that runs through their mind I can see on their face. Innovation and…Apr 23, 2018Apr 23, 2018
Melissa S. JacksoninHow to Sell a DiamondBlack sadness and building things…….. Black folks been trying to tell y’all forever we had some issues….we invented the blues…what more of a sign did you need! We literally…Jan 2, 2018Jan 2, 2018
Melissa S. JacksonHow to Tell If Your Small Business Is A Tech CompanyIf you’re ever wondered if your company is a tech company this post is dedicated to you. Tech is a big word that means many things to…Aug 1, 2017Aug 1, 2017
Melissa S. JacksonAccelerators vs. Incubators w/ Dimitris Kouravos & John Lynnhttps://soundcloud.com/vcpodcast/5-accelerators-vs-incubators-w-dimitris-kouravos-john-lynnJul 14, 2017Jul 14, 2017
Melissa S. JacksonUsing Your Obstacles as Leverage w/ Sheena Allenhttps://soundcloud.com/vcpodcast/raising-money-while-black-ft-sheena-allenJul 14, 2017Jul 14, 2017
Melissa S. JacksonThe Different Levels of Venture Funding w/ Bradley Mileshttps://soundcloud.com/vcpodcast/the-different-levels-of-funding-ft-bradley-milesJul 14, 2017Jul 14, 2017
Melissa S. JacksonWhat To Do Before You Look for Venture Capital w/ Philip Kennardhttps://soundcloud.com/vcpodcast/philip-kennardJul 14, 2017Jul 14, 2017
Melissa S. JacksonI canceled my 31st birthday because……well, ME.February 14th was exactly one week before my birthday. I spent it celebrating a ‘galantines day’ with friends. I went home after two drinks…Feb 21, 2017Feb 21, 2017
Melissa S. Jackson‘Good People’ Have No BoundariesI catch myself more often than not screaming, “I’m a good person…I just want people to realize I’m a good person.” After a breakup or a…Jan 3, 2017Jan 3, 2017
