Name

Achievers Network

Legal name

Black Achievers, Inc.

Website

https://achieversnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Networking and Development Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mentoring, Coaching, Alumni Networking & Peer Support Platforms (EDAFAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), Accelerator / Incubator-Backed ETA Programs (FSANALAD)

Keywords

• Professional networking organization
• Community learning programs
• Entrepreneurship education
• Leadership development academy
• Nonprofit business network

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Recurring membership fees from three tiers (Student, Professional, Business) billed monthly or annually. Members receive access to educational programs, networking events, discount platform, VIP status, and mentorship.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Revenue from corporate sponsors including JPMorgan Chase, Western-Southern Financial Group, First Financial Bank, Fidelity, and others. Sponsors gain access to talent pipeline and brand visibility among members.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting the mission of helping underrepresented people achieve economic advancement.
4. Student Sponsorship: $100 sponsorship fee to fund a student's participation in the 6-Week Leadership Academy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Achievers Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional network that connects 200,000+ business professionals across 24+ U.S. city chapters through paid membership tiers, educational programs (Business Academy, Leadership Academy, Financial Empowerment Workshop, Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition), mentorship, scholarships, and in-person and virtual networking events. The organization earns revenue through membership dues, corporate sponsorships, and tax-deductible donations to support underrepresented professionals and entrepreneurs.

Product overview

Achievers Network is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization formerly known as Black Achievers, offering a comprehensive suite of professional development programs. The organization provides educational programs (Business Academy, Leadership Academy, Financial Empowerment Workshop), entrepreneurship support (Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition), scholarships for students, mentorship programs, and professional networking through 24+ local chapters nationwide. The portfolio includes membership tiers with benefits such as a discount platform and VIP access to events. With over 200,000 members, the network focuses on helping underrepresented professionals achieve economic advancement through career development, business ownership, and wealth-building resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Academy A 6-week virtual academy for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, meeting on Tuesdays from 7-9pm EST via Zoom. The program covers business fundamentals including current state assessment, goal setting, accounting/capital, sales/marketing/branding, legal/contracts/negotiations, and pitching.
• Financial Empowerment Workshop A virtual financial literacy workshop teaching essential skills such as budgeting, saving, managing debt, investing, home buying, and retirement planning. The workshop helps members improve their financial health and achieve long-term stability.
• Leadership Academy A 6-week virtual academy for young professionals meeting on Wednesdays from 7-9pm EST via Zoom. The program helps young professionals build leadership skills, gain visibility, plan for career growth, and learn about mentorship and workplace dynamics.
• Scholarships Annual scholarship program offering $500 per student for high school graduates in the Tri-State area pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree. Award is payable directly to the educational institution.
• Mentorship Program (Sponsor a Child) Program connecting Black children with mentors who have overcome similar challenges. Research shows mentorship from successful Black adults increases confidence, academic achievement, and long-term success by over 72%.
• Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Program helping aspiring business owners acquire existing companies. The ETA program includes in-person events and cohorts that provide guidance on business acquisition processes.
• Chapter Networking Events Professional networking events held across 24+ cities including Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Jackson, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Richmond, Savannah, San Francisco, Virginia Beach, and Washington DC. Events run 7pm-9pm local time.
• Membership Program Three-tiered membership structure: Student ($39/yr or $4/mo), Professional ($79/yr or $8/mo), and Business ($149/yr or $15/mo). Benefits include discount platform access, event VIP status, 1-on-1 mentorship, guaranteed acceptance into educational programs, and social media exposure.
• Sponsor a Student Program allowing donors to sponsor students into the 6-Week Leadership Academy for $100, supporting young professionals' development and education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 72% increase in confidence and academic achievement for mentored youth
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• JPMorgan ChasecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate sponsor for Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) events. Sponsored ETA events in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Charlotte in April 2026. Provides access to corporate resources and brand credibility.
• Square1 NEXTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for high school entrepreneurship program. Achievers Network COO David Iyoha served as panelist at Square1 NEXT High School Entrepreneurship Event. Co-develops entrepreneurship curriculum for high school students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Urban League: Historic nonprofit providing economic empowerment, education, and workforce development programs for African Americans — overlapping mission, chapter-based delivery, and corporate sponsor base.
• National Council of Negro Women: Membership-based organization advancing opportunities for Black women through education, economic empowerment, and leadership programs — comparable mission, programmatic portfolio, and chapter model.
• National Black Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving Black-owned businesses and professionals through local chapters, advocacy, and entrepreneurship programming — directly comparable business-ownership focus and chapter model.
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE): Member-based STEM organization with collegiate and professional chapters, mentorship, and corporate partnerships — comparable chapter-based delivery and corporate sponsor pipeline.
• 100 Black Men of America: Mentorship-focused organization with local chapters serving Black youth and professionals — directly comparable mentorship programming, chapter infrastructure, and economic empowerment mission.
• National Black MBA Association: Long-standing professional membership organization focused on Black business leaders, offering chapters, conferences, and career programs — directly comparable mission, chapter model, and target demographic to Achievers Network.

Broad incumbents

• Toastmasters International: Global nonprofit providing leadership, communication, and professional development through local chapters — comparable in chapter-based delivery model and professional-development programming, though without demographic targeting.
• SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): Large nonprofit providing mentorship and education to small business owners across the US — overlaps with Achievers' Business Academy, ETA, and mentorship programming, but operates broadly without an underrepresented-community focus.

Emerging players

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Economic Development Programs: While primarily a sorority, runs economic development, financial literacy, and scholarship programs for Black communities — overlaps with Achievers' Financial Empowerment and scholarship offerings.
• Color (color.com): Technology platform dedicated to advancing health equity for underrepresented communities — adjacent tech-enabled mission for underserved communities, useful as a digital benchmark for Achievers' lack of technology infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BlackAchievers1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCu1jMh1qXzPIk3_YXipsXzg
• Facebookfacebook.com/blackachievers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blackachievers
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackachievers1

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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