Successful Black Entrepreneurs

Learn about the successes of Black entrepreneurs through a collection of unique case studies   Successful Black Entrepreneurs is an insightful collection of Harvard Business School case studies about Black entrepreneurs succeeding in a variety of industries and through different routes, including start-ups, franchising, and acquisitions. The book also recognizes and celebrates Black entrepreneurial excellence, as it takes the reader through the stages of entrepreneurship, including ideation, raising capital, growing the company, and taking it public. In addition to identifying the positive aspects of Black entrepreneurship, the book also uses data, research, and anecdotes to highlight the challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs, including:  An inability to access capital from traditional financial institutions like banks and private equity firms  The requirement to practice “racial concealment” in the company of White customers in order to achieve success  Perfect for students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and established business leaders, Successful Black Entrepreneurs provides practical perspectives from Black entrepreneurs about what it takes to succeed in business.

Preface vii Introduction xi Chapter 1 History of Black Entrepreneurship 1 Chapter 2 Importance of Black Entrepreneurs 37 Chapter 3 Black Start-Up Entrepreneurs 43 Chapter 4 Entrepreneurship Through Acquisitions 75 Chapter 5 Entrepreneurship Through Franchising 125 Chapter 6 Access to Capital for Black Entrepreneurs 157 Chapter 7 Black Turnaround Entrepreneurs 203 Chapter 8 Entrepreneurial Exits: Selling the Company 235 Chapter 9 Black Intrapreneurs 285 Epilogue 311 Appendix 313 Acknowledgments 317 About the Author 321 Index 323