John Hope Bryant, CEO of Operation Hope, on the fundamentals of being an entrepreneur and the power of diversity, equity and inclusion

In 2024, John Hope Bryant was named by Time Magazine to the inaugural list of The Closers, 18 global leaders working to close the racial wealth gap. From his “Financial Literacy for All” book and the 1 Million Black Businesses by 2030 initiative through Operation Hope, Bryant is flexing his Business Plan for America, focused on diversity and inclusion. In this episode of The Business Journals’ new podcast series, Pathfinders: The Changing Face of Leaders in Business, host Crystal Edmonson speaks with  Bryant about his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a transformational business leader. Bryant discusses the importance of financial literacy, entrepreneurship and makes the case for a diverse workforce.