At the Black to the Future (BTF) Summit in Edmonton on June 25, The Nod Inc.—co-founded by Levar Saul—introduced The Nod App, Canada’s first social e-commerce platform focused on supporting Black-owned businesses. Within just 48 hours of launch, the app saw over 300 downloads, 24 business listings, and immediately started generating meaningful connections and commerce.

“I am humbled and honoured by the opportunity to serve our community in this capacity,” said Dr. Chukwuma. “We are building on the strong foundation laid by the previous leadership and striving to move our community forward through unity, advocacy, and resilience.”