Black Business Week 2026

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KEYNOTE: In conversation with Ange Matthews: What founders get wrong about building wealth

15 Oct 2026
Theater 1
Most founders wait until the business feels stable before they think seriously about their own wealth. Ange Matthews didn’t. She started investing with just $100 while she was still over six figures in debt, and built that into a portfolio spanning the stock market, real estate, and hotel ownership. Her whole approach challenges what most founders assume: that building personal wealth can wait until the business is further along. This conversation covers building wealth alongside a growing business, getting clear on what you’re working towards, and why thinking small keeps big goals out of reach.
Moderator
Courtney Daniella Jesse, Author, Creator & Co-Founder - To My Sisters
Ange Matthews, Founder and CEO - The Happy Investor Method®