The Cookoutįounders: Kiki Bryant, Cassandra A Osei, and Atiyya Hassan Last month, Calendly raised $350 million in financing and the Atlanta-based company is estimated to be valued at more than $3 billion. The app offers both a free version and paid subscription tiers. You can even accept payments during scheduled meetings using PayPal and Stripe.

It integrates easily with Google, Outlook, Office 365 or iCloud calendars and lets you automate tasks with Salesforce, GoToMeeting, Zapier, and more.

Founded in 2013, the app is a tool for you to book and organize meetings without the hassle of constant emails. What makes it dope: Calendly simplifies scheduling. The subscription-based app and fitness program was launched by the owner of Tone House, an extreme athlete fitness studio in New York City. All led by expert trainers, the workout sessions require minimal equipment it’s perfect for at-home training. What makes it dope: Tone House TV lets you access hundreds of strength and conditioning workout videos. The app has been featured in The New York Times, Essence, Allure, Elle, and more. However, the company’s founders have plans to expand nationwide. If you happen to be a stylist or salon owner who specializes in textured tresses, get listed! Currently, you can use the Swivel app to find stylists in New York, D.C., and Chicago. What makes it dope: Through Swivel, women of color can quickly locate hair stylists or well-equipped salons and book an appointment. Swivelįounders: Jihan Thompson and Jennifer Lambert

Founded by a husband and wife team, the app makes it easy to locate and support Black food entrepreneurs near you. What makes it dope: First launched in Brooklyn, EatOkra helps you discover Black-owned restaurants and eateries across the country. With so many selections, there are apps for just about everyone. With a hiring rate of less than 5% in Big Tech for Black and Latinx people, why wait for an invitation when you can start your own party?įor Black History Month, we made a list that rounds up Black-owned apps transforming everything from fitness to finance. Check them out below and maybe even download one or two - or all 11. Silicon Valley may be the traditional center of tech, talent and investments, but apps developed by Black brands are being launched - and used - everywhere.

Black app creators