Leveraging Tech in the Black Community to Advance Entrepreneurship | Stefan Grant | TEDxSistrunk

Why technology is the great equalizer for the African Diaspora ….value its given to the community and ways its created different oppoortunities to connect, build businesses, execute ideas and explore/foster community of creatives, innovators and disruptors Stefan is the Co-founder & CEO of Noirbnb, an accommodations, experiences provider and concierge service created for the African diaspora and other people of color. Stefan was inspired to start Noirbnb due to discrimination he and others faced while using Airbnb. Noirbnb is meant to be a safe and welcoming platform for everyone to travel, no matter their race or ethnicity. Prior to founding Noirbnb, Stefan was an MC, producer, photographer, and founder of independent record label DOPE SINCE ’88. The “DOPE” standing for Driven On Positive Energy. He’s worked on events with Red Bull, SXSW, A3C, and others. He attended the Art Institute of Washington, D.C. where his focus was on Film & Music. He is of Jamaican descent and his knowledge of Jamaican as well as Caribbean culture and history is boundless. He currently resides in South Florida This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at

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