OBWS Entrepreneur

of the Year

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Dawn Dickson

At PopCom, we believe successful brands are intelligent, mobile, and resilient. We built our technology in their image. Our mission is simple: we equip entrepreneurs and brands with future-ready retail solutions that allow rapid retail expansion, incredible customer experiences, and powerful sales data.
$15,000 Award Winner
$10,000 Award Winner

OBWS Innovator

of the Year

Krystal Banner

Kaleidadope is a woman-owned and operated business that specializes in stationery, self-published decks & design inspired by color & culture.

OBWS Social

Entrepreneur of the Year

Pernell Cezar & Rod Johnson

BLK & Bold was created with a desire to make purpose popular and welcome the obligation to equip young people with tools to live their best lives by turning a daily ritual, enjoying a cup of coffee & tea, into a means of giving back. BLK & Bold pledges 5% of its profits to initiatives aligned to sustaining youth programming, enhancing workforce development, and eradicating youth homelessness.
$5,000 Award Winner

Britteny Floyd-Mayo

Shayla Jamerson

Derrius Quarles