Overview
Empowering Black Communities through IoT: The Case of RebuildBlackBusiness.comZapier |
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Backup & Recovery Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Databases | |
Cities & Municipalities | |
Sales & Marketing | |
Time Sensitive Networking | |
Operational Impact
The creation of RebuildBlackBusiness.com has provided a centralized platform for supporting Black-owned businesses, filling a significant gap in the market. It has not only helped these businesses reach out to potential customers and supporters but also made it easier for consumers to find and support these businesses. The automation of various tasks using Zapier has allowed the team to focus on marketing and website development, thereby improving the efficiency of their operations. Looking ahead, the team plans to host events like a demo day to showcase the skills and projects of its volunteers and create a documentary series on Black-owned businesses. | |
Quantitative Benefit
The website has a directory of over 14,000 Black-owned businesses. | |
The team of volunteers consists of over 500 professionals. | |
The use of Zapier saves the RBB team at least 5-6 hours a week. | |