Secrets to Building Wealth in the Black Community | Matthew Addai | Ep. 97

In this powerful episode of The King Dems Podcast, host Ademola Odewade sits down with Matthew Addai, the visionary founder of Cash Black — a tech-driven platform rewarding consumers for shopping with Black-owned businesses.

Together, they explore how Black entrepreneurship, technology, and AI can drive economic equity, social impact, and long-term wealth in the Black community. Matthew shares the inspiring journey from hedge fund trader to tech founder, highlighting how community support, unity, and wealth-building principles can create lasting change.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

How Cash Black promotes Black-owned businesses through cashback incentives

The social and economic challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs

The intersection of AI and conscious consumerism

The mission behind Afroaffiliate and empowering diverse creators

Policy ideas to support underserved founders

The long-term vision for Black tech, data, and global expansion

🔍 Keywords Covered:
Black entrepreneurship, economic equity, Cash Black, social impact, Black community, tech startups, wealth building, AI in business, supporting Black-owned businesses, financial empowerment, Black founders

🕒 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:19 The Birth of Cash Block
07:00 Principles of Wealth and Community Support
09:20 Unity and Support in the Black Community
14:01 The Role of Initiatives in Black Unity
17:21 The Importance of Effort and Participation
19:32 Addressing Youth Direction and Responsibility
21:37 Positive Role Models for the Youth
24:14 Transitioning to Social Entrepreneurship
29:29 Understanding Cash Block's Mission
31:48 Impact Stories and Community Engagement
35:28 Balancing Profitability with Social Mission
39:03 Afroaffiliate and Promoting Black Excellence
41:40 Navigating the Hurdles of Tech Entrepreneurship
44:02 Building Community and Support for Founders
45:51 Expanding Cash Black: Global Ambitions
48:04 Consumer Consciousness and Economic Choices
51:35 Initiatives for Community Engagement and Education
55:51 Policy Recommendations for Economic Equity
59:56 The Vision for Cash Black's Future
01:03:02 The Role of AI in Business
01:06:40 Legacy and Impact of Cash Black
01:11:50 Quickfire Round: Insights and Inspirations

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