The Journey with Morgan DeBaun

AI-Driven Artist Collaboration Platform

Market Gap: Artists lack platforms for collaboration with AI tools.

An AI-Driven Artist Collaboration Platform would serve as a hub for musicians and creators to work alongside AI technologies. This platform could offer features that enable users to co-create music, share resources, and learn from AI-generated suggestions. By providing an accessible interface, such a platform could demystify AI tools and encourage collaboration among artists of various skill levels. As highlighted in the podcast, the blending of human creativity with AI could lead to groundbreaking music projects, allowing artists to push the boundaries of their craft while maximizing their productivity.

From: AI in the Music Industry with BBL Drizzy Creator King Willonius

AI-Enhanced Music Licensing Platform

Market Gap: Music licensing processes are slow and complex.

An AI-Enhanced Music Licensing Platform would streamline the licensing process by leveraging AI algorithms to quickly match songs with potential buyers while automating the legal documentation. This platform could provide artists with a user-friendly interface to upload their music, while AI analyzes trends to suggest optimal pricing and potential buyers. By reducing the friction in licensing agreements, this platform could democratize access to music licensing opportunities, especially for underrepresented artists looking to monetize their work effectively.

From: AI in the Music Industry with BBL Drizzy Creator King Willonius

Small Business Marketplace at AfroTech

Market Gap: Small Black businesses struggle to connect with potential customers.

The AfroTech conference is introducing a dedicated Small Business Marketplace to enhance visibility and opportunities for Black entrepreneurs. This initiative allows small business owners to showcase their products directly to a community eager to support Black businesses. With designated areas for startups and established vendors, AfroTech aims to facilitate transactions and connections that could lead to increased sales and customer loyalty. By bringing a marketplace atmosphere to the conference, AfroTech not only supports small businesses in showcasing their offerings but also promotes a culture of spending within the Black community, ultimately contributing to economic growth and empowerment.

From: What’s New at AfroTech Conference 2025 (Health, AI + More)

Creator Program for Micro Creators

Market Gap: Micro creators need support to professionalize their endeavors.

AfroTech is launching a Creator Program aimed at micro creators who wish to professionalize their creative endeavors. This half-day program will provide training on the business aspects of content creation, covering areas such as monetization strategies, audience engagement, and branding. By partnering with various platforms and organizations like DreamCon, AfroTech intends to equip creators with practical knowledge and resources to help them transition from hobbyists to full-time solopreneurs. This initiative not only supports individual creators but also enhances the overall ecosystem of Black entrepreneurship by fostering a new generation of creative business leaders.

From: What’s New at AfroTech Conference 2025 (Health, AI + More)

HealthStack Community for Health Professionals

Market Gap: Health professionals lack access to tech resources focused on their community.

The introduction of the HealthStack community at AfroTech seeks to connect health professionals with technology experts, creating an ecosystem that encourages collaboration on health-related innovations. This initiative provides a platform for practitioners to engage with technologists, facilitating discussions about how AI and other technologies can improve health outcomes in Black communities. By fostering these connections, HealthStack aims to empower health professionals to inform the development of health technologies that cater specifically to the needs of their communities. Additionally, future plans to integrate continuing education credits for participants will enhance the appeal and value of this initiative, making it a robust offering for healthcare professionals.

From: What’s New at AfroTech Conference 2025 (Health, AI + More)

Human Skills Development Platform

Amidst the rise of AI, there is a significant opportunity to build a platform focused on enhancing human skills that are irreplaceable by machines. This platform would offer courses, workshops, and resources aimed at nurturing skills such as emotional intelligence, creativity, and storytelling—areas where humans excel compared to AI. Targeted towards professionals seeking to future-proof their careers, this platform could partner with companies to offer tailored training solutions that align with their workforce development needs. Implementation could involve leveraging existing e-learning technologies, creating interactive content, and utilizing assessment tools to measure skill improvements. The market potential is vast, as companies increasingly recognize the importance of soft skills in a tech-driven environment and are willing to invest in employee development.

From: How to Future-Proof Your Career Against AI Disruption

Fractional Work Marketplace

The rise of fractional work, as discussed in the episode, presents an opportunity to create a marketplace that connects businesses with fractional professionals—those who provide specialized services on a part-time or contract basis. This marketplace would cater to the growing number of professionals who prefer flexibility and diversity in their work, allowing them to offer their skills across multiple companies. This model not only benefits companies looking to reduce overhead costs associated with full-time employees but also empowers professionals to take control of their careers. The implementation could involve building a platform that facilitates easy matching of service providers with businesses, with features such as ratings, reviews, and project management tools to enhance the user experience. The target audience includes freelancers, consultants, and small businesses that require specialized services without the commitment of full-time hires.

From: How to Future-Proof Your Career Against AI Disruption