Garry Johnson III

I'm an award winning startup founder and nationally recognized ecosystem builder working to build a more inclusive and equitable innovation economy. I've been recognized as a Delaware Business Times 40 Under 40 honoree, HBCU.vc & Hen Hatch Pitch Competition Winner, StartupAfrica Youth Entrepreneur of the Year, Siegfried Award Recipient, among other accolades.

I enjoy sharing my views as an innovation activist in op-eds, such as “Delaware Business Community, You’re Officially on Notice.” published in Technical.ly Delaware. I'm the Founder & Executive Director of First Founders Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization on a mission to lower barriers to entry and increase the likelihood of success in the innovation ecosystem.

Our organization helps early-stage entrepreneurs launch successful startups through our accelerator programs, community support, and access to resources. The First Founders community currently includes more than 200+ entrepreneurs from around the world, and we've helped them raise $300k+ in non-dilutive funding.