By Tony Lawson When Deon Nicholas co-founded Forethought in 2018, the generative AI boom had not yet arrived. Large language models were still years away from entering mainstream software products. Nicholas and his co-founders were building […]
By Tony Lawson Black-owned law firms advise companies, developers, and investors on transactions, governance, disputes, and regulatory matters that shape how businesses operate and grow. Building a law practice that serves corporate clients, financial institutions, […]
The firms that manage threat detection, risk frameworks, compliance architecture, and incident response for federal agencies, defense contractors, and large commercial enterprises operate inside systems where the cost of failure is severe. Building a track […]
By Tony Lawson Real estate developers shape how cities grow, where housing is built, and how neighborhoods evolve. Their work involves assembling land, structuring financing, securing entitlements, and managing the long timelines required to move […]
Albert Kriemler approached Akris Fall 2026 from a deeply tactile perspective. Collaborating with Colombian textile artist Olga de Amaral, the designer explored the relationship between weaving and storytelling, building a collection rooted in texture, craftsmanship, […]
By Tony Lawson Architecture sits at the front end of infrastructure. Decisions made during the design stage shape how institutions operate, how public investment is deployed, and whether projects translate into durable built assets. Firms […]
