Culture. Hustle. Vision. Powered by BlacXperts.
BlacXperts is the national platform built to elevate Black excellence—connecting professionals, students, and founders to capital, opportunity, and community. Clark Atlanta represents the heartbeat of that vision.
From the classroom to the creative economy, CAU alumni lead with bold ideas and unstoppable energy. This space is built to help that energy scale—with resources that move as fast as your ambition.
Panther Spotlight
BlacXpert of the Month: Darryl A. Smith
Darryl A. Smith, a proud graduate of Clark Atlanta University, brings over 25 years of leadership and human capital experience to the forefront of executive transformation. As CEO of DAS & Associates and Executive Faculty at LEAD360, Darryl works with C-suite leaders and organizations to drive meaningful change, culture alignment, and talent acceleration. His career is a testament to CAU’s legacy: “Find a way or make one.”
Opportunities for CAU Leaders
BlacXperts is designed to support the next wave of creatives, innovators, and entrepreneurs. As part of this platform, you can:
- Pitch for funding through BlacXFund
- Join expert-led innovation cohorts and founder circles
- Connect with mentors, partners, and capital networks
- Be featured in the verified BlacXperts directory
Get Involved
We’re here to empower the CAU community—past, present, and future. Whether you’re looking to give back or level up:
- Become a mentor or partner
- Help bring BlacXperts programming to campus
- Be featured as a contributor or spotlighted expert
Why CAU x BlacXperts
Clark Atlanta is where culture meets purpose. BlacXperts helps convert that purpose into power—with the systems, capital, and community to support your next move. Together, we’re expanding what’s possible for CAU alumni and students—turning hustle into legacy.
