About TierLinQ
Discover. Connect. Support. Grow.
Our mission
African diaspora-owned businesses are growing across every state, yet they are often hard to find. TierLinQ makes them visible and trusted — so supporting them is as easy as a search.
Who it's for
TierLinQ connects entrepreneurs and businesses of the African diaspora — with African roots — across the United States. African-born founders, US-born founders with African roots, and founders across the diaspora — plus the customers, partners, and organizations looking to work with them.
One founder's journey
How TierLinQ works, told through one founder
TierLinQ is built in five layers. Follow one illustrative founder as she moves through each of them, from being found to being celebrated.
[SAMPLE] Amara O.
Founder, catering company · Illustrative example
[SAMPLE] An illustrative story. This is not a real person; we'll replace it with a real member's journey.
1 Discovered · Directory
A customer finds her in a search
A corporate client searches the directory for caterers in her state and filters by heritage. Her verified listing shows up, so she's easy to find and easy to trust.
2 Connected · Entrepreneur Profiles
People meet the founder behind the food
Her entrepreneur profile tells her story: her heritage, her expertise and why she started cooking for her community. The client reaches out directly.
3 Supported · Business Profiles
Her business has a credible home
Her business profile lists her services, photos and contact details, and shows the checkmark TierLinQ awards after reviewing its criteria. That check can't be bought.
4 Grown · Visibility & Growth
More visibility, on her terms
When she's ready, she chooses the optional Premium Membership. A larger gallery and featured placement help her reach customers beyond her own city.
5 Celebrated · Community & Recognition
Recognized by her community
She's invited to a TierLinQ networking evening and nominated for recognition, and she connects with other founders building across America.
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Leadership
The people building TierLinQ and the principles we work by.
Learn moreWho can list
Eligibility for African diaspora-owned businesses.
Learn moreVerification & Premium markers
What the Verified Member check means, what we review, and how it differs from the gold Premium checkmark.
Learn moreMembership
Registration is free with Verified — free; Premium Membership is an optional upgrade for more visibility and reach.
Learn moreEvents
Networking mixers, founder spotlights, and awards.
Learn moreNominate a business
Help us discover businesses that belong here.
Learn moreFAQ
Answers to the most common questions.
Learn moreList Your Business on TierLinQ
Registration is free. Establish your presence in the TierLinQ community with Verified — free.