BOMESI Digital Publishing Accelerator
Spring 2023 Cohort
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The BOMESI Accelerator is focused on increasing the number of media companies serving Black and Diverse communities that are well-positioned to do business sustainably with the nation’s top advertisers. We focus on infrastructure, ecosystem building, and audience development to increase deal flow and total investment to a greater number of platforms serving Black and diverse communities.
We have identified high quality media companies serving Black and diverse communities that will be able to take their business to the next level through the accelerator. Our curriculum is largely focused on leveling up business fundamentals, deepening an understanding of monetization strategies and advertising sales, and audience growth.

Program
Focus
Areas
- Monetization Strategies
- Advertising Sales
- Audience Development
- Branding & Communications
- Business Pitching
- Business Fundamentals
Lead Mentor

Alfred Edmond Jr.
SVP & Executive Editor-at-Large
Black Enterprise
BOMESI Co-Founders

DéVon Christopher Johnson
Founder & CEO
BleuLife Media Group

Rhonesha Byng
Founder & CEO
Her Agenda
Judges

Tawana Burnett
Head of Global Clients Meta

Ryan Chappell
Brand Lead
Spotify

Danielle Young
Free Agent
TheDanielleYoung.com

Reggie Gustav
Senior Brand Manager
Jameson at Pernod Ricard

Jason Rosario
Chief DEI Officer
BBDO

Kehinde Akiwowo
Senior Director
She Media

Jonathan Jackson
Advisory Board Member
sparks & honey

Anslem Samuel Rogue
Senior Director
The Content Collective
