🌍 🚀 This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re celebrating disruptors shaping the future- Welcome to Day 2! When Alphonzo Terrell and DeVaris Brown lost their jobs during Elon Musk’s 2022 Twitter takeover, they didn’t just pivot—they built. Within hours of their layoffs, the former Twitter execs drafted plans for SPILL, a social platform designed to amplify Black and other marginalized creators. Today, their startup has raised $5M and become a cultural force, proving that adversity fuels innovation. 💥 Spill Had Motion & Kept It Rolling 🔹 Explosive Growth – 60,000 handle reservations in 48 hours, 200K+ beta users in 3 weeks, and a No. 1 spot on Apple’s App Store. 🔹 Fast Funding – Raised $2.75M pre-seed (led by Kapor Center) in weeks, later expanding to $5M with backing from Collide Capital and Emmy-winning actress, Kerry Washington. 🔹 Game-Changing Partnerships – Collaborating with Netflix, Lionsgate, BET, and VH1 to uplift underrepresented voices. But SPILL isn't just an app—it's a correction. In a 2023 interview, Terrell stated, "Black women over-index on social media consumption by 40% compared to other groups—they drive trends but receive disproportionate hate," he explained."Our platform centers culture drivers who've powered communities like Black Twitter for decades, yet never had their safety prioritized." 💡Let their journey serve as your reminder: what feels like a setback may be your biggest setup for success- keep going! Black innovators have always been the blueprint—driving culture, shifting industries, and creating what the world can't ignore. Through OHUB's hashtag#ScaleBlack hashtag#BlackHistory Campaign, we're not just reflecting on the past; we're celebrating the disruptors shaping the future- right now. 🔥 We're only on Day 2—26 more game-changers to go! Stay tuned as we continue spotlighting founders, creators, and businesses YOU need to know about. Watch us highlight those who are making and shaping hashtag#BlackHistory. 💥 Join the movement! Check out SPILL in the App Store and visit www.spill.com to learn more. 🔗 Visit our Linktree to learn more: lnkd.in/... #ScaleBlack