Black To Business

Name: Eric Mbakop Business Name: A Swift Connect Current Title: Founder & Chief Designer Age: 27 Location: Chicago Educational Background: Majored in Actuarial Science and a minor in Finance   About Eric: Eric Mbakop is an Entrepreneur, Eternal Optimist, and a Designer for Small Black Businesses. As Founder & Chief Designer of A Swift Connect, the Cameroon native now resides in Chicago and considers himself a Chicagoan who designs strategies and graphics for small black businesses. In consequence, he is a strategic partner for small black businesses throughout their growth journey.   Eric relocated from Cameroon to Chicago 10 years ago and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science and minor in Finance from Roosevelt University in Chicago. He worked as a Consultant for a consulting firm before launching A Swift Connect. He is an avid soccer fan and a Bulls fan!   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Understanding the difference between branding and marketing How to define and understand you