Cary Wheelous, Founder of Hayti, the Leading Black-Owned App for Digital Content Aggregation #hayti

Get The App https://www.hayti.com Buy Courses at https://bit.ly/firsttriptoAfrica Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gamediversified Show Summary: - Cary discussed the origins of his company, Hayti, which was created during the COVID pandemic to address the lack of content from Black publishers on major news apps. He explained the need for a platform that focuses on news and podcasts for the Black community and discussed the growth and impact of Hayti in supporting Black news and podcasters. - PLAY @0:00: https://fathom.video/share/C_zVj2G-xEDBoSHyd6F6o4rvJzPvsxqo?timestamp=0.0 - Cary developed a mobile app called Hayti that aggregated content from black publishers and podcasters, providing them with increased visibility and traffic. The app allowed users to access news, podcasts, and other content from black creators, helping to promote and support their work. - PLAY @8:02: https://fathom.video/share/C_zVj2G-xEDBoSHyd6F6o4rvJzPvsxqo?timestamp=482.64 - Kellen and Cary discussed the betting process for podcasts on the HATI platform, with Cary mentioning that they review content and rely on user feedback to ensure relevant and engaging content. They also talked about how podcasters and listeners can support HATI by promoting the platform and Cary mentioned their partnership with the Black Podcasts Association to provide resources and support for podcasters. - PLAY @12:54: https://fathom.video/share/C_zVj2G-xEDBoSHyd6F6o4rvJzPvsxqo?timestamp=774.98 - Cary and KELLEN discussed the benefits of joining Hayti and the Black Podcasts Association. Cary explained that members receive a discount, preference for promotion, and access to a community, while also mentioning plans to build a support option within the app for content creators to receive direct transactions. - PLAY @19:03: https://fathom.video/share/C_zVj2G-xEDBoSHyd6F6o4rvJzPvsxqo?timestamp=1143.26 - Kellen and Cary discussed how Cary was able to financially support his business ventures, including College Health TV, without receiving any investment capital. Cary utilized his personal resources and also tapped into free credits from tech companies like Google and Amazon, which he obtained through his local co-working space. - PLAY @24:35: https://fathom.video/share/C_zVj2G-xEDBoSHyd6F6o4rvJzPvsxqo?timestamp=1475.38 - Cary discussed the success of using AWS for scaling their business and the decision to create their own platform to support content creators. They also mentioned monitoring the developments in Web 3 but focusing on launching aggregation opportunities and gathering user feedback before diving into that space. - PLAY @29:52: https://fathom.video/share/C_zVj2G-xEDBoSHyd6F6o4rvJzPvsxqo?timestamp=1792.76 - Cary and KELLEN discussed the development of a new technology platform called A-Tile, which aims to support black content creators. Cary, with a background in banking, explained the need for a black-owned platform and mentioned upcoming events and the challenges of incorporating video content. - PLAY @35:26: https://fathom.video/share/C_zVj2G-xEDBoSHyd6F6o4rvJzPvsxqo?timestamp=2126.44 - Kellen and Cary discussed various topics including the promotion of a game called HeyTai, Kellen's interest in connecting with other influential individuals, Kellen's decision to move to Mexico with his family, and the affordable education system in Mexico that Kellen discovered during his visit to UNAM. - PLAY @41:47: https://fathom.video/share/C_zVj2G-xEDBoSHyd6F6o4rvJzPvsxqo?timestamp=2507.02 - Cary and KELLEN discussed various topics including conflicts in Cameroon, their interest in exploring other countries, and their African ancestry. They also mentioned their connections to Charlemagne and potential collaborations in the future. - PLAY @46:50: https://fathom.video/share/C_zVj2G-xEDBoSHyd6F6o4rvJzPvsxqo?timestamp=2810.38