The Diversity Movement—A Business Banking Member
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Public speaker, author, and executive coach are just a few titles held by entrepreneur Donald Thompson. The co-founder and CEO of The Diversity Movement, Donald is an established thought leader on creating stronger company culture and helping drive organizational growth.
For over a decade, Donald has turned to TowneBank for financial guidance and strategy. “With every new business venture, I start with TowneBank,” he says. “The team helps me think about the future from the ground up. It is a true partnership. Any bank can open a checking account, but we all want to feel like the people we are working with have our best interest at heart. That’s what I get with the TowneBank team.”
In addition to leading The Diversity Movement, Donald hosts the “High Octane Leadership” podcast, pens a weekly leadership column for WRAL TechWire, and serves as a mentor for Black Founders Exchange, hosted by American Underground and Google for Startups. He is also the author of the new book, Underestimated: A CEO’s Unlikely Path to Success. For more information, please visit DonaldThompson.com or TheDiversityMovement.com.
For over a decade, Donald has turned to TowneBank for financial guidance and strategy. “With every new business venture, I start with TowneBank,” he says. “The team helps me think about the future from the ground up. It is a true partnership. Any bank can open a checking account, but we all want to feel like the people we are working with have our best interest at heart. That’s what I get with the TowneBank team.”
About The Diversity Movement
The Diversity Movement was founded in 2019 by five innovators from within marketing and branding agency Walk West where Donald served as CEO. The company launched by offering a single eLearning course. However, its clients needed additional services, so it quickly grew into a content, product, and data-driven organization, focusing on connecting DEI to real-world business outcomes. “Our clients turned to The Diversity Movement for cutting-edge content, analytics, and initiatives they could use to build stronger, healthier, and ultimately, more profitable workplaces,” says Donald. “The real-world focus enabled us to grow exponentially.”In addition to leading The Diversity Movement, Donald hosts the “High Octane Leadership” podcast, pens a weekly leadership column for WRAL TechWire, and serves as a mentor for Black Founders Exchange, hosted by American Underground and Google for Startups. He is also the author of the new book, Underestimated: A CEO’s Unlikely Path to Success. For more information, please visit DonaldThompson.com or TheDiversityMovement.com.
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