For most of his adult life, Henry Rock working in advertising sales representing a wide range of black media . His work brought him in direct contact with a number of inspiring, African-American entrepreneurs and that gave him an idea: what if we could inspire young black males in inner cities to explore entreprenurial opportunites?
After relocating to North Carolina, Henry began pursuing this idea with the help of National Urban League and it’s local chapter in Charlotte. His TEDx Talk, Creating A New Class of Entrepreneurs, put the wind in his sails to launch City Startup Labs. Over the past decade, the organization has trained over 220 young men and women to get into the startup game. Recently, City Startup Labs has focused on helping formerly incarcerated individuals pursue their business dreams.
Now 72 years old, Henry reports he’s the happiest he’s ever been. “And I owe it to not taking my hands off the steering wheel but not gripping the steering wheel and trying to steer my life but rather allowing my life to unfold…And it has unfolded in a very beautiful way.”
Well said, well done my friend!
Congratulations as always and much love.
~ JT
Thank you for the works of your Hands, Heart and Mind to help build Black Business Men, Henry! Congratulations and Keep On Keeping On!!!
I truly enjoyed this podcast. Henry, you are an inspiration not only to the budding entrepreneur but to anyone who is trying to follow their passion, in any field and at any stage of life. I applaud you and the work you do for this community.