Author: Bobby Martin

Digna Gomez, Right of Way Acquisitions

Chicago 2021 Challenge This month’s Founders First Member Spotlight is with Digna Gomez, Founder and CEO of Right of Way Acquisitions, Inc. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Right of Way Acquisitions provides land acquisition services to public agencies for infrastructure projects. Digna works with property owners that are affected by construction jobs—like building new interstates, expanding […]

Jacob R. Miles III, Map Esports Network

Austin 2021 Challenge Company Website: https://www.esportsfpn.com/ Company Bio: MAP Esports Network Inc. is an esports, media & content distribution company with integrated platforms, and programs for grassroots and mainstream communities. They inform, entertain, celebrate, support, & promote the esports industry while helping disadvantaged kids via STEM & STEAM initiatives, esports, robotics & coding competitions. MAP Esports provides […]

Derrick N. Ashong, Take Back the Mic

    Winter Bootcamp ’18 Member Company Website: https://takebackthemic.com AMP Global Technologies Derrick N. Ashong, also known as “DNA,” is an Emmy-nominated producer, musician, and entrepreneur. In 2015, he launched the digital media company Amp.it and his production of Take Back the Mic has received critical acclaim. He participated in the Founders First Winter 2018 Bootcamp […]

Jeff Jenkins, Chubby Diaries

Jeff Jenkins - Founders First

    Austin ’20 Challenge Member Company Website: https://www.chubbydiaries.com Chubby Diaries is the number one online platform for plus-size travelers, according to Founder Jeff Jenkins.  “I want to be the leading source for chubby travelers,” he said. As the covid-plagued world slowly starts to open, he’s excited to start hosting group trips at the end […]