UpwardAction Salutes Jason Hinton

UpwardAction Salutes Jason Hinton

Mr. Hinton is the founder and CEO of Concepts and Strategies.  Launched in 2005, Concepts and Strategies specializes in research and providing communications strategies and services to government agencies and non-government organizations worldwide. He is a lawyer by training, but left the practice of law to start his own business…
UpwardAction Salutes John Thompson, Chairman of Microsoft

UpwardAction Salutes John Thompson, Chairman of Microsoft

In this month of February, John Thompson replaced Bill Gates as chairman of Microsoft’s Board of Directors, becoming only the second chairman in Microsoft’s history. Keep reading to learn more about this seasoned Silicon Valley executive.   What a way to celebrate Black History Month! 9 Facts You Should Know About…
UpwardAction Salutes Isabel dos Santos

UpwardAction Salutes Isabel dos Santos

Isabel José dos Santos is an entrepreneur and investor who, in January 2013, was named by Forbes magazine as Africa’s first female billionaire with a net worth estimated at USD $1.9 billion.  Forbes also named her as one of Africa's richest people. 9 Facts about Angola's Isabel dos Santos 1.…
UpwardAction Salutes Aliko Dangote

UpwardAction Salutes Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian business mogul with an estimated net worth of $20.8 billion (as of November 2013). Keep reading for 7 facts about this brilliant and inspirational billionaire. 7 Facts About Aliko Dangote 1. Mr. Aliko Dangote was born on April 10, 1957 in Kano Nigeria into a…