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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