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Innovation in Entertainment & Sports
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Film & Television: Films directed by people of color and women generate 6.5% more in global box office revenue. Diverse founders bring unique stories and advancements in virtual production and streaming.
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Gaming: Black-Brass Lion Entertainment, a Black-owned U.S. game studio, focuses on creating diverse characters and stories, with their upcoming game Corner Wolves highlighting systemic inequality and urban life., driving growth in the $93 billion mobile gaming sector.
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Sports Technology: ShotTracker, founded by African American entrepreneur Davyeon Ross, uses real-time analytics to enhance basketball performance, contributing to the sports tech market, which is projected to reach $42.64 billion by 2026.
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LGBTQ+ Innovation: LGBTQ+ founder Matt Horn of Hornet, a social network for gay men, leveraged technology to build one of the largest LGBTQ+ digital platforms globally, reaching over 25 million users, showcasing the potential for tech-based community-building.
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Disabled Innovation: Chancey Fleet, a visually impaired tech innovator, has developed accessibility tools such as the Braille Lab to improve digital experiences for disabled users, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity in tech.
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AI & Immersive Tech: Companies like Runway ML, founded by Latinos, are democratizing AI-powered content creation tools, transforming filmmaking and post-production.
Examples of Diverse Founders
Driving Innovation in
Entertainment & Sports