Rodney Williams

Co-founder at SoLo Funds

Expertise: Fintech, entrepreneurship

Education: West Virgina University, Howard University

Rodney Williams is the co-founder of community finance platform SoLo Funds, the United States’ only Black-led certified B Corp fintech company. 

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Updated on December 11, 2024

3 Things to Do Before Launching an Impact-Driven Startup 

Building a startup is a big job, made even more complex when your goal is to create social change. Here’s some advice to get you underway.

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Updated on June 18, 2024

On Juneteenth, Remember That Freedom for Black Americans Means Financial Freedom, Too

Juneteenth needs to be a catalyst for helping Black Americans build generational wealth.

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Updated on January 16, 2024

Want to Start a Company With a Friend? Read This First.

Use this five-item checklist to make sure the two of you align on business goals, among other things.

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Updated on April 09, 2024

Black Tech Unicorns Are Rare. Here’s How to Change That.

More funding can help. So can staying overly optimistic.

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