We heard years ago about the JHB and Finkelstein c
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Posted On: 10/16/2025 9:42:24 AM
We heard years ago about the JHB and Finkelstein collaboration. Here is a synopsis:
Harley Finkelstein and John Hope Bryant are known for their partnership on the Operation HOPE initiative to create one million new Black-owned businesses. Finkelstein, the President of Shopify, and Bryant, the founder of Operation HOPE, also collaborated on other projects, including a national financial literacy and coaching program, as part of the "Third Reconstruction" movement. Finkelstein serves on Operation HOPE's board, and both men have spoken together at events like the Dream Forward conference.
Partnership: Finkelstein and Bryant partnered on the "One Million Black Businesses" (1MBB) initiative, a 10-year project with a significant financial commitment from Shopify to create one million new Black-owned businesses.
Shared initiatives: The two have collaborated on other initiatives, including a national financial coaching program and other corporate inclusion efforts under the "Third Reconstruction" banner.
Finkelstein's role: As President of Shopify, Finkelstein brings e-commerce and business expertise to the partnership. He also serves on the Global Board of Advisors for Operation HOPE.
Bryant's role: As the founder of Operation HOPE, Bryant spearheads the non-profit's efforts to provide economic education and financial literacy, creating partnerships to achieve these goals. He is also a bestselling author and has founded other companies, such as The Promise Homes Company.
Public collaboration: The two have publicly collaborated on events, including discussions at the Dream Forward conference
Harley Finkelstein and John Hope Bryant are known for their partnership on the Operation HOPE initiative to create one million new Black-owned businesses. Finkelstein, the President of Shopify, and Bryant, the founder of Operation HOPE, also collaborated on other projects, including a national financial literacy and coaching program, as part of the "Third Reconstruction" movement. Finkelstein serves on Operation HOPE's board, and both men have spoken together at events like the Dream Forward conference.
Partnership: Finkelstein and Bryant partnered on the "One Million Black Businesses" (1MBB) initiative, a 10-year project with a significant financial commitment from Shopify to create one million new Black-owned businesses.
Shared initiatives: The two have collaborated on other initiatives, including a national financial coaching program and other corporate inclusion efforts under the "Third Reconstruction" banner.
Finkelstein's role: As President of Shopify, Finkelstein brings e-commerce and business expertise to the partnership. He also serves on the Global Board of Advisors for Operation HOPE.
Bryant's role: As the founder of Operation HOPE, Bryant spearheads the non-profit's efforts to provide economic education and financial literacy, creating partnerships to achieve these goals. He is also a bestselling author and has founded other companies, such as The Promise Homes Company.
Public collaboration: The two have publicly collaborated on events, including discussions at the Dream Forward conference
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