We are shedding a light on a group of Black pioneers making significant strides.
AFROTECH™ Future 50
Launched in 2022, the AFROTECH™ Future 50 is a prestigious list that amplifies 50 innovators, visionaries, founders, venture capitalists, technologists, and changemakers annually.
- Dynamic Investors – venture capitalists empowering underserved founders in tech.
- Future Makers – recognizes professionals for groundbreaking innovation and historical firsts in technology.
- Visionary Founders – acknowledges the accomplishments of founders who showcase outstanding company growth and a strong dedication toward promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Changemakers – honors individuals for significant social impact in the tech industry.
- Corporate Catalysts – professionals who have a track record of championing diversity.
Legacy Leaders
Exemplifying the aforementioned categories are our Legacy leaders who have upheld these standards of excellence.
As AFROTECH™ previously mentioned, this includes Lewis Hamilton, a Formula 1 World Champion recognized as a Changemaker for advancing DEI in motorsports and education for underrepresented youth, and Rosalind “Roz” Brewer, former CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance and former chief operating officer and group president at Starbucks, who has remained a steadfast advocate for DEI throughout her career and was listed as a Corporate Catalyst.
2025 Future 50 Honorees Revealed
While they laid the blueprint, this year’s honorees for the 2025 AFROTECH™ Future 50 are carrying the torch forward.
The list features Arian Simone (CEO and founding partner, Fearless Fund) and Promise Phelon (founder and managing Partner, Growth Warrior Capital), both listed in the Dynamic Investor category.
Also listed in other categories includes Dr. D’Wayne Edwards (president, Pensole Lewis College – Future Maker), Ashlee Wisdom (founder and CEO, Health In Her Hue – Visionary Founder), Nick Fuller (vice president of AI and Automation, IBM Research – Corporate Catalyst), and Imani Ellis (co-founder and CEO, The Creative Collective NYC & CultureCon – Changemaker).
To check out the full list, click here.
Want to experience their impact in real life? Join us in Houston, TX, Oct. 27–31, at AFROTECH™ Conference 2025. Let’s build the future together.
