Anthony Gee’s Experience On Wall Street And Working In VC Inspired The Launch Of This Atlanta Hub Benefiting Black Women Entrepreneurs
Anthony Gee, who previously worked on Wall Street, is behind a community hub benefiting Black women entrepreneurs.
In a conversation with Capital B Atlanta, Gee, a New York University Stern School of Business graduate with an MBA in finance, mentions being raised by a mother who had seen success in entrepreneurship. She owned a hair salon in Springfield, MA, established a presence in real estate, and invested in the stock market.
“She was one of the hardest-working and most intellectually curious individuals I’ve ever known,” he told the outlet.
Koncept House
Gee has now made it his mission to support Black women in business, a call to action realized through his time on Wall Street and as co-founder of a venture capital firm with a presence in Atlanta and New York. He launched Koncept House in 2018 with proceeds from his family’s residential real estate, alongside his daughter, Christie Gee, who serves as community manager and head of marketing.
“We launched this company because we believe the commercial real estate business is not adequately serving 95% of small businesses. Currently, small businesses needing more than a desk and chair, which are typically found in co-working spaces, have very limited options,” Gee explained to the outlet.
According to information on its Instagram page, Koncept House is a community hub featuring a food hall, cocktail bar, creative studios, retail, and showrooms. Offerings include non-alcoholic cocktails, luxury bath and beauty products, spa services, Pilates, painting, and more.
“Koncept House features beautifully designed spaces tailored for these businesses,” Gee told Capital B Atlanta. “We focus on ‘maker, creative, and e-commerce entrepreneurs’ — those who require space for equipment, manufacturing, sales, or providing services.”
The space is currently home to 30 entrepreneurs, mostly young Black female creators.
“These spaces are designed to help talented entrepreneurs, particularly Black women entrepreneurs, grow and scale their businesses,” Gee told the outlet. “In doing so, we also aim to provide unique and sought-after experiences and amenities for the neighborhoods and cities where we develop.”
Gee also notes that a second Koncept House location is planned in the Capitol View neighborhood of Atlanta just south of downtown.
