49: [BLACK MEN WHO LEAD] Leadership And The Power Of Community In Entrepreneurship w/ Jeff Lindor

This episode is a part of our Black Men Who Lead series hosted by Aquaus Kelley educator and Founder of A Lover’s Ambition Lifestyle Group. 

About Men Who Lead: 

Black Men Who Lead is a series highlighting Black men at the forefront of Black entrepreneurship. These men are discussing their journeys in entrepreneurship, challenges, and wins, and the power of them continuing to push our communities forward.

Name: Jeff Lindor

Current Title: Founder/CEO The Gentlemen’s Factory Inc.

Location: Brooklyn

Educational Background: Masters in Urban Policy Analysis & Management at The New School

About Jeff:

Born in Haiti, raised in a public housing development in Brooklyn, NY. Jeff Lindor is dedicating his life to finding innovative solutions that aim to break the barriers of success and enhance the lives of boys & men of color in today’s world.

In addition to starting The Gentlemen’s Factory, Jeff is also the Founder of GroomedSuccess, Inc., a consulting firm that contracts with Government Agencies, Non-Profits, Universities and Foundations to provide, academic, social, and college and career professional development services to boys & men of color.

Jeff’s prior experience includes, serving as the Strategic Advisor to Law Enforcement Executives in New York City, Adjunct Lecturer at The City University of New York, and working as a Communications Strategist for a major health care company during the initial roll out of The Affordable Care Act.

Jeff earned his Masters Degree in Urban Policy from The New School and his Bachelors of Science from The City University of New York. He lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and two children.

For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to:  blacktobusiness.com/49

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