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Self-driving pods are the future. JéGO Technologies, Inc. will set a new standard for contactless delivery and travel services. Founder Frederick Akpoghene is the creative mind behind the autonomous vehicle service which proves to be more timely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The health crisis has forced the population to depend more heavily on contactless delivery services, changing the landscape of e-commerce delivery for the better. Akpoghene could be behind the next wave of technologies set to improve the world as we know it once JéGO pods officially hit the market. As for right now, the founder has his eyes set on the healthcare industry first and the technology will deliver COVID testing, flu testing, and IV therapy from local businesses to the hands of their customers. Courtesy of JéGO The self-driving pods are currently being built and the pilot product is projected to make its debut in Miami, FL during the third or fourth quarter of 2022. “What we are building here...
The upcoming launch of Nourish + Bloom Market is about to disrupt traditional grocery stores. In December, the Fayetteville, Georgia-based market, founded by Jamie Michael and Jilea Hemmings, will be the first Black-owned autonomous grocery store in the U.S., according to a press release. The Hemmings started their journey into the food industry after their oldest son was diagnosed with Autism. His diagnosis sparked their belief that everyone deserves to eat healthily, and they’re making it happen one step at a time. Nourish + Bloom Market aims to provide 24/7 access to healthy food, while ensuring a convenient, enjoyable experience. The grocery store will feature frictionless technology for customers to grab their items and pay without waiting in line. Customers just have to scan a QR Code from Nourish + Bloom’s app that connects to their digital wallet. “The future of grocery shopping is exciting,” Hemmings said in a press release. “Technology has transformed the way people shop...
Editorial Note: Opinions and thoughts are the author’s own and not those of AFROTECH™. OpenAI has been the talk of the town ever since it released ChatGPT two years ago. Since then, the company has continued to showcase where it sees opportunities in artificial intelligence. In December, OpenAI held a 12-day event called 12 Days of OpenAI , a play on the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, in which each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas featured a new announcement. We all remember the lyric: “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me.” The releases that captured the most attention during this period included ChatGPT Pro, which provided access to OpenAI’s latest models and tools for $200 a month; advancements on Sora, its tool that enables users to create images or videos via text; and 1-800-CHATGPT, a phone-accessible AI service that enhances accessibility, particularly for older generations. These 12 days made it clear that OpenAI wants AI to be seen as a partner...
Pryce Yebesi has raised new funding in his next era as a founder. Yebesi co-founded Utopia Labs at the age of 21 alongside Kaito Cunningham (CEO), Jason Chong, and Alexander Wu. The venture offered crypto payments and crypto treasury management, and was “trusted by leading DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations) and crypto companies to streamline operations, manage payroll, and consolidate financial reporting,” as AFROTECH™ previously reported. Yebesi also dropped out of college to focus on Utopia Labs, which had been supported by a $1.5 million raise in 2021 and was later acquired by Coinbase in November 2024. According to information shared with AFROTECH™, Yebesi then began working as an entrepreneur-in-residence at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and through his observations he recognized small business owners were challenged by accounting software. This prompted the launch of a new brainchild in the fintech space, Open Ledger, which was established with the help of...
Editorial Note: Opinions and thoughts are the author’s own and not those of AFROTECH™. Washington, D.C ., has long been a hub for Black individuals seeking community and opportunity. Known affectionately as “Chocolate City,” the area is home to a thriving population of Black professionals who live, work, and play in the region. D.C. is not only the home of prestigious HBCUs like Howard University but also serves as the political heart of the United States, with most career opportunities tied to government work. Companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton and Deloitte offer consulting roles that bridge the gap between the private sector and government. As interest grows from both the government and the technology industry to strengthen their collaboration, career opportunities at the intersection of these sectors — at the federal, state, and local levels — are expected to rise. This is an emerging opportunity that aspiring professionals should pay attention to. In this article, I’ll...
An end may be near for a lawsuit involving Shaquille O’Neal. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, O’Neal was named in a class action lawsuit filed against the Astrals Project in a Florida federal court in 2023. He was one of the founders of the project, along with music manager Brian Bayati and O’Neal’s son Myles O’Neal. “Plaintiffs in the billion $ FTX class action case just served @SHAQ outside his house,” the Moskowitz Law Firm shared on X at the time. “His home video cameras recorded our service, and we made it very clear that he is not to destroy or erase any of these security tapes because they must be preserved for our lawsuit.” The Astrals Project initially launched the “Shaq Signature Pass,” marketed as the “first consumable NFT of its kind,” per The Hollywood Reporter. It claimed the signing technology had “wide-ranging applications.” In total, Astrals included 10,000 NFT (non-fungible token) 3D avatars and a DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) intended for...
Highlighting bias in artificial intelligence (AI) is essential, but equally important is educating people on ways to prevent it. In 2019, Salesforce established its Trusted AI Principles to address the ethical implications of predictive AI and machine learning. By 2023, with the rapid evolution of generative AI, Salesforce deepened its commitment to responsible AI by participating in the AFROTECH™ Conference, where it discussed strategies for prioritizing ethical and inclusive practices in generative AI. During the session, “ Closing The AI Trust Gap: Battling Bias | Presented by Salesforce,” Jackie Chambers de Freitas, Vice President of Agile Delivery and Coaching at Salesforce, shared how Salesforce’s focus on AI began in 2014, when CEO Marc Benioff declared that the company would become an AI-first company. Watch the session here via AFROTECH™ Labs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AFROTECH (@afro.tech) “The goal was to transform Salesforce into an intelligent...
The tech industry continues to offer some of the most lucrative careers , with roles that drive innovation and transformation across every sector. As demand for digital skills rises, technology jobs are not only high-paying but also essential to business success, data security, AI development, and more. Here’s a look at some of the best-paying tech jobs in 2024, featuring roles across development, security, and management. Artificial Intelligence Engineer Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) Engineers specialize in creating algorithms, designing machine learning models, and developing neural networks that allow machines to make decisions and predictions. With AI applications expanding rapidly in sectors like finance, healthcare, and e-commerce, demand for AI engineers is high. Salaries in this field average around $130,000 to $200,000 annually, with senior AI engineers earning even more, particularly if they have advanced machine learning and deep learning expertise. Data Scientist Data...
Tesla, the pioneering electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy company headed by Elon Musk , continues to capture the attention of investors and technology enthusiasts alike in 2024. Known for its innovation in the EV market, autonomous driving technologies, and energy solutions, Tesla’s market capitalization (or market cap) is a reflection of its value in the stock market and its status as a leader in the global automotive and tech industries. In this article, we’ll take a look at Tesla’s market cap in 2024, what factors influence it, and how it positions Tesla among the world’s most valuable companies. What Is Tesla’s Market Cap? Market capitalization, or market cap, is a company’s total value as determined by the stock market. It’s calculated by multiplying the current stock price by the number of outstanding shares. Tesla’s market cap provides insight into how investors perceive its value based on its growth potential, revenues, and innovations in clean energy and automotive...
As a Black woman tech executive at Amazon, Mamar Gelaye is on a mission to diversify the industry. Gelaye, an Ethiopia native, has a decades-long career spanning more than 20 years that dates back to her time as a management consultant at Accenture. Her interest in technology was evident while attending the University of Tennessee, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. She even worked on a hybrid electric vehicle project during this time. Belief In Technology Her faith in the advancements of technology remained strong, and following her time at Accenture, she pursued roles that reflected this. “I just really understood that technology was going to transform a great deal. I just understood that software was gonna control the machine,” she explained. “So when I left management consulting, I went into large industrial companies that were kind of big manufacturing, but manufacturing through automation, through kind of transformational engineering.” In...
In 2003, J effrey B. Straubel, Elon Reeve Musk, Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning founded Tesla – a company focused on the design, develop ment, manufacturing and sale of fully electric vehicles, energy generation and storage systems. In 2024, the automotive brand reported 140,473 employees and was ranked No. 58 on Forbes ‘ Global 2000 list, plus No. 68 on the outlet’s ranking of America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers. While Musk in particular has faced criticism for his leadership style in the past, Tesla’s net worth hasn’t taken the same hit as his other companies, such as Twitter/X ; recent estimates claim the South African’s stake in the latter is worth nearly 70% less than what he paid for it two years ago. As of Oct. 3, the price of a Tesla share is $243.81 according to Forbes. This is down 2.09%, or $5.21 and is a result of the company’s third-quarter deliveries missing expectations. 462,890 EVs were delivered in the three months before Sept. 30, while Wall Street...
A class action lawsuit continues to loom over Shaquille O’Neal. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, he was named in a class-action lawsuit filed against the Astrals Project, which he created alongside Music Manager Brian Bayati, who serves as the CEO, and his son Myles O’Neal, who is the head of investor relations. They launched to the public the “Shaq Signature Pass,” a non-fungible token (NFT) series that was labeled as the “first consumable NFT of its kind, and the signing technology is one that we think will have wide-ranging applications.” Coindesk mentions Astrals consisted of 10,000 NFT 3D avatars and a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) for “incubating innovative projects” with the Galaxy token serving as the governance token. In a class action filed in Florida federal court in 2023, it stated the project was in violation of securities law as the company sold unregistered Astrals tokens, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Investor Daniel Harper, who allegedly lost...
Carmelo Anthony has met his twin with the help of technology. During Collision, a global tech conference in Toronto, Anthony took the stage to soft launch “Digital Melo” alongside Soul Machines CEO Greg Cross. Their relationship dates back to 2021 when the pair first inked a partnership to develop his autonomously animated digital twin. Soul Machines used Melo’s likeness, personality, and voice coupled with animation to create a personalized encounter that would not be possible in real-time for fans.
Discovering ways to innovate in the metaverse gives way to creative freedom, but when it benefits others, it’s even more empowering. Take the founding member of the legendary N.W.A. Arabian Prince, for example, who has taken action to help close the gap of lack of access to proper healthcare with the help of the virtual world. Having grown up in an inner-city along with being an early adopter of technology, the entrepreneur possessed the ability to connect the underserved communities with life-altering ways to improve their health. To create such health opportunities and a gateway to more knowledge, Arabian co-founded MdDAO — an organization that is working to “reimagine the future of health and wellness.” With the collaborative effort of medical experts, healthcare professionals, and health consumers, the platform recently announced the launch of the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), which aims to disrupt the healthcare system by linking consumers directly to healthier...
As an undergrad, Kofi Asante developed a knack for figuring out how to connect dots without a roadmap to guide him. Being rooted in problem-solving is what landed him at Uber Freight post-grad. The platform, launched in 2017, was created as a hassle-free way to connect shippers with carriers. During his time at Uber Freight as a strategy and partnerships lead, Asante went on to launch its sister company Power Loop — a technology that allows you to load trailers ahead of time and aims to reduce driver detention time. With the company also bridging autonomous trucks together with Uber Freight, its operational model is similar to one of the next steps in his journey of working with Elroy Air. As its vice president of strategy & business development, Asante is a Black executive in aerospace. “[Elroy Air] has been around for five years and around that time they’d been around for maybe a year and a half or two. And they didn’t have any business people yet. It was all engineers. [Charles...