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Jopwell

Career advancement for Black, Latinx & Native American professionals.

Y CombinatorSummer 2015AcquiredB2BRecruiting and TalentSaaSRecruiting

What they do

Problem

Underrepresentation of Black, Latinx, and Native American professionals in the workforce due to inequitable recruiting and retention practices.

Solution

A career advancement platform and employer services that connect professionals of color with opportunities while helping companies improve recruitment, marketing, and retention for these communities.

Who it's for

Companies seeking to hire and retain diverse talent and Black, Latinx, and Native American professionals looking for career opportunities.

Founders

Porter Braswell
Founder/CEO

Porter Braswell is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Jopwell (YC S'15). Porter is also the founder of 2045 Studio, launching Spring 2023. Porter's work centers around diversity in the workplace and supporting corporations in building inclusive cultures where communities of color can thrive.

Ryan Williams
Founder/President

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