Follow Your Passion: He followed his path and not his parents and launched his business idea in his dorm room.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ryan Wilson. Purpose of the Interview The interview aimed to: Highlight Ryan Wilson’s entrepreneurial journey as co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot (TGS). Showcase how TGS fosters collaboration, networking, and empowerment for African Americans and minorities. Discuss business growth strategies, fintech integration, and community building. Promote the Atlanta Business League’s 90th anniversary and its role in supporting Black-owned businesses. Key Takeaways Vision and Persistence TGS was conceptualized in 2013 and launched in 2016 after years of planning. Ryan faced 97 rejections before securing the first investor for \$3M in funding. Quote: “We really were seeing something that the market couldn’t see.” Atlanta as the Hub Chose Atlanta for its culture, leadership, and creative ecosystem. Quote: “Atlanta is an incredibly special place… what we export more than anything else is our culture.” Community and Networking TGS offers event spaces, dining, and workspaces designed to celebrate Black culture. Membership spans ages 21 to 91, emphasizing connection across industries. Quote: “My job each and every day is to try to figure out how to introduce people that ordinarily would not have met one another.” Fintech and Financial Empowerment TGS integrates financial technology solutions to improve community financial health. Quote: “We realized that we didn’t actually have the tool… we could talk about money, but we needed the ability to bank and provide resources.” Atlanta Business League Leadership Ryan serves as Chair of ABL, advocating for Black-owned businesses. Focus on growth, partnerships, and practical advice through programs and panels. Quote: “Do you really want to win or look good losing?” (on DEI challenges) Expansion Physical locations: Atlanta, Washington D.C., Los Angeles. Connected cities: New York, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Charlotte. Notable Quotes “I didn’t want to have any regrets about not trying.” “We need to have a place where we feel comfortable.” “It’s in everybody’s interest that Black-owned businesses grow and scale.” #BEST #SHMS #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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