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Nichelle McCall
Startup Strategist and CEO at BOLD Guidance
Nichelle McCall Browne is an accomplished entrepreneur, startup strategist, and business coach. She is the founder and CEO of Bold Startups, a company that provides courses and coaching to help entrepreneurs launch and grow successful businesses.12
Professional Background
Nichelle has a diverse background in entrepreneurship and business development:
- She founded Bold Startups, which helps consultants and tech entrepreneurs reach six-figure incomes and secure funding.1
- Previously, she was the CEO and founder of BOLD Guidance, an educational startup that developed software to simplify the college application process.45
- Nichelle has managed two startup accelerators, helping entrepreneurs generate over $3.6 million in revenue within a few years.1
Entrepreneurial Achievements
Nichelle has achieved significant success as an entrepreneur:
- She raised $500,000 within a year for her software company as a non-technical founder.12
- This achievement placed her among the 0.02% of Black women founders in tech to secure venture capital funding.13
Recognition and Speaking Engagements
Nichelle's expertise and accomplishments have been widely recognized:
- She has been featured in prominent publications such as INC Magazine, FORTUNE, ESSENCE, GLAMOUR, Crain's, Huffington Post, and Black Enterprise.12
- Nichelle has spoken at notable events including the Essence Festival, SXSW (South by Southwest), FUND Conference, and HUE Tech Summit.2
Personal Journey
Nichelle's path to success wasn't without challenges:
- She started her first business in 2010 while on government assistance, despite having a master's degree.2
- Her personal experience informs her work helping other entrepreneurs overcome obstacles and achieve financial freedom.2
Through her work with Bold Startups and her previous ventures, Nichelle McCall Browne continues to empower entrepreneurs and contribute to the startup ecosystem.
Highlights
Aug 22 · aerialellis.wordpress.com
She's The One – Nichelle McCall Browne | Dr. Aerial Ellis