Stevens Bonhomme
Title: CEO, co-founder
Company: Feedcoyote
Year founded: 2021
Based: Lousiville
Capital raised to date: $500,000
Key investors: Techstars, Render Capital, Keyhorse Capital, Sprocket Innovation, Vogt Awards
Bonhomme’s hometown: Haiti
Lives: Louisville
Education: Doctorate in business administration, master's degree in applied economics, bachelor's degree in economics, associate's degree in business economics
Hobbies: Writing, traveling, playing soccer in real life and FIFA on video games
Describe what your company does.
Feedcoyote is a global collaboration network platform that connects freelancers to create teamwork to facilitate seamless project collaboration and support larger opportunities.
We help freelancers network, learn, collaborate, subcontract and thrive in a more efficient way. Our curated freelance network combined with built-in project management tools fights economic isolation and boosts productivity and earning potential for our users.
We’re on a mission to empower the 1.5 billion freelancers worldwide to thrive and grow together, and to facilitate short-term team formation and faster project completion. We’re reshaping freelance work by centralizing productivity tools and enabling seamless collaboration with the power of community.
What (or who) has been the biggest contributor to your success?
My grandfather. He believed so much in me and my ability to achieve greatness that it was scary. I was always afraid to disappoint him, and as a result, I’ve always striven to give my best at everything.
Although he passed away, I still keep my unwavering determination and resilience in the face of challenges, as well as my commitment to continuous learning and personal growth, hoping he’ll still be proud of me wherever he is.
What has been your smartest business decision?
Although scary, my smartest business decision was quitting my job at Microsoft and taking the leap of faith to go all out with Feedcoyote. I decided to go after my dreams and to build, in public, in order to stay transparent and share my struggles and wins. I prioritized building a diverse and talented team early on.
This decision has not only strengthened our company’s capabilities but has also fostered a culture of collaboration and creativity, driving our success in a competitive market.
