Joey Womack

Joey Womack is a social entrepreneur and the Founder/CEO of Goodie Nation, a tech nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting diverse founders and social entrepreneurs.12 His life's purpose is to equalize socio-economic disparities in communities worldwide, with an ambitious goal of positively impacting 1 billion people by the year 2039.14

Career and Entrepreneurship

Womack's entrepreneurial journey began in 2002 when he launched a startup as a student at Florida A&M University.1 He founded Goodie Nation in March 2014, which has since grown to become a prominent organization in the Atlanta startup scene and beyond.24 Goodie Nation focuses on closing the relationship gap for tech-focused social entrepreneurs and diverse founders, connecting them with influencers, large companies, and investors.4

In addition to Goodie Nation, Womack is also:

• Founder of Amplify 4 Good, a mission-driven agency that uses rapid problem-solving to help large companies, nonprofits, and government agencies create social impact34
• Co-Founder of the Atlanta Black Tech initiative, where he serves as the Lead for the Startups and K-12 divisions3
• Board member of Startup Atlanta and Venture Atlanta2

Education and Early Career

Womack's educational background includes:

• MBA from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (2001-2003)4
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Florida A&M University (1997-2001)4
• Brief stint at Tuskegee University for a pre-college engineering program (1996)4

His early career experiences include roles as a Staff Accountant at The MONY Group and Ingram Accounting & Consulting.4

Achievements and Recognition

Joey Womack has received several accolades for his work in social entrepreneurship and technology:

• Technology Association of Georgia's (TAG) Diversity in Tech Game Changer Award for Community Engagement3
• Equity Champion Award by Startup Atlanta3
• Recognized as a Hive Global Leader and Inaugural White House Demo Day Invitee3

Through his various initiatives and roles, Joey Womack continues to work towards his goal of creating positive social impact and supporting diverse entrepreneurs in the tech industry.24