Fearless Institute

Our History

To most business leaders, “corporate responsibility” means doing good on the side. Instead of using their vast resources to make meaningful progress on today’s biggest problems, they take on a handful of pro bono projects or host a volunteering event. Too often, the private sector turns away from today’s biggest problems, leaving nonprofits, government agencies, and non-government organizations to actually solve them.

But that’s not the Fearless way.

For-profit businesses like Fearless directly impact many of today’s biggest problems, whether knowingly or unknowingly. We’re often closer in proximity to systemic issues than most organizations, making us uniquely positioned to solve them. This  paired with Fearless’ access to resources, capital, talent, innovation, industries, and platforms makes our responsibility greater than most. With this in mind, Fearless provided infrastructure support for the launch of Technology Growth Initiative doing business as The Fearless Institute. 

The Fearless Institute is an independent  501 c (3) Non-Profit Organization that serves as a hub for people to grow their connections, lend their expertise, and make an impact. Our mission is to facilitate meaningful collaborations and initiatives that reduce systemic barriers, create wealth-building opportunities, and make measurable impact.

Our Team

LaToya C. Staten

LaToya C. Staten

Executive Director
Nakera Lee

Nakera Lee

Hutch Manager
Jamishia J. Smith

Jamishia J. Smith

Ecosystem Coordinator

 

Our Board

Delali Dzirasa

Delali Dzirasa

Fearless Founder & CEO, Board Chair
Tracy Curry

Tracy Curry

Fearless
Dr. Johnny Graham

Dr. Johnny Graham

Howard University
Brian Whitaker

Brian Whitaker

Humans of Public Service
Shelly Lombardo

Shelly Lombardo

Evergreen Advisors
Thomas Roderick

Thomas Roderick

Flamelit
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