OFFICIAL BIO OF HEZEKIAH GRIGGS III
“Life is a Beautiful Struggle”
Entrepreneur, Media Mogul, Motivational Speaker, and Humanitarian are just a few titles of distinction used to describe Hezekiah Griggs III, who is known today as one of the world’s youngest and most respected ‘thought-leaders.’ His name means, “He who God has Strengthened,” and at 23, his collective work in the world clearly exhibits the power of a name.
Griggs started his first business at the age of seven. As a teenager Griggs founded HG3 Media, where he successfully published and operated magazines and media products geared towards teens. While developing his business in high school, Griggs began consulting with Fortune 500 companies on their marketing, banking, and media relations with the billion-dollar teen consumer market.
Today, Griggs is the Managing Partner and CEO of H360 Capital (H360), which he founded in 2010. H360 is a venture strategy firm based in the NY/NJ metro area with US and Global operations. The firm has multiple practice areas which includes a corporate, diversity, and government practice. With a focus on urban entrepreneurship, the firm also invests in early stage businesses, through its ‘Big Ideas Initiative’ (B2i).
As a part of his mission to address the economic plight facing urban cities, in early 2011 Griggs founded the Urban Entrepreneur Alliance (UEA). The UEA is devoted to showcasing the entrepreneurial talent of urban entrepreneurs and the economic success of their ventures in urban communities.
A highly sought-after business strategist, Griggs serves as Senior Advisor to five corporate firms throughout the year. Griggs is also a partner and Chairman of ADjute, a stealth tech startup that provides technology solutions and strategy-management for its business clients.
POVERTY TO PROSPERITY
Hezekiah Griggs III’s inspirational journey from poverty to prosperity is a timeless example of empowerment for all who dare to dream. Born into poverty, Griggs’ story is not unlike that of many young people in America today.
In the face of adversity, Griggs rose above his circumstances and continues to demonstrate that his talent, drive, and ambition will lead to success after success. His name is synonymous “Character-Driven Success,” and his faith and passion have fostered a myriad of business ventures, organizations, and community outreach initiatives that have impacted the lives of countless youth throughout the world.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Hezekiah Griggs III has dedicated a significant portion of his life to helping others. Griggs has donated and raised money for low-income students to attend college, medical awareness initiatives for third-world countries, and leadership programs for youth. A major advocate for mentorship, Griggs personally mentors high school and college students.
Among his many non-profit and humanitarian initiatives, Griggs is the founder and Chief Ambassador for the Ambassadors for Leadership Institute (ALI). He serves as Chairman of the HG3 Foundation, the Initiative for Innovative Leadership & Entrepreneurship (IILE), and HG3 University. He is also an active member of several regional and national non-profit organizations which include the charlotte-based Young Black Males (YBM) Leadership Alliance.
The recipient of more than 300 awards, Griggs was most recently honored as a “Legend in the Making” at the 55th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. FIU, Optimists International, AME Churches, and the NAACP are among the many organizations that have celebrated and honored Griggs’ business and philanthropic initiatives.