In Episode 25, I sit down with Dr. Carlton Brown, founder of the UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference (BBEC). This is one of the most powerful and revealing conversations I’ve had on the show.
Dr. Brown shares his personal journey—from watching his mother create economic systems out of necessity as a Jamaican immigrant, to becoming a business leader, academic, and founder of BBEC. We talk about systemic barriers in the UK, including shocking statistics on access to finance, property ownership, and representation at the highest levels of business.
We also explore:
• The role of data in exposing racial inequities
• Why BBEC was founded—and the real impact it’s making
• Differences between Black entrepreneurship in the UK and US
• His vision for growing BBEC across the UK and into Africa
• How technology, including AI, is transforming his mission
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, policy advocate, educator, or someone passionate about economic equity, this episode offers real insights and practical ideas for moving forward.
To learn more about Dr. Brown and BBEC, visit:
https://www.thebbec.com
https://aspire-consultancy.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-carlton-brown/
Catch up on previous episodes with guests like:
Ajay Chowdhury, Nanna S. Soenya, Obi Asika and more.
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