Malcolm Coley is an alumnus of Seton Hall University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 2008.

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Malcolm is the Founder of ReadyPromptOne, which hosted Delaware’s First AI Summit. ReadyPromptOne was created to drive innovation, education, advocacy, and cultural impact in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. 

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As the Chief Technology Officer at Futures First Gaming, an educational technology and esports entertainment company with STEM accreditation, Malcolm plays a pivotal role in reshaping career pathways. The company’s motto, “Futures First Begins with Gaming,” reflects its commitment to merging education and entertainment. Futures First Gaming has established a pathway partnership with Wilmington University, allowing high school students to earn college credits and industry certifications through its programs. The company also runs a workforce development initiative focused on 21st-century career skills such as game development, coding, entrepreneurship, and event production. Recently, Futures First Gaming opened FFG Central, Delaware’s first Esports and Technology Training Center.

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Malcolm is also the CEO and Co-Founder of LocNation™, the largest online community dedicated to celebrating locs and the natural hair movement. LocNation™ has grown to over 800,000 followers across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and operates a physical salon in New Castle, Delaware.

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In his role as Director of Digital Media at Influencers Lab Media, a full-service marketing firm, Malcolm co-founded Spending Black Matters, a digital marketplace and Facebook group with over 30,000 members. The platform promotes financial empowerment, generational wealth, and the circulation of Black buying power.

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He is a proud 2023 Leadership Delaware Fellow, recognized as one of Delaware’s most promising and influential young leaders. His accomplishments earned him a place on the Delaware Business Times Top 40 Under 40 list in 2023, honoring professionals who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and community impact.

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Malcolm is currently pursuing a Masters and Doctorate Degree in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and serves on the Advisory Board for the Morgan State University Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research. He serves on the Workforce Development Board for the State of Delaware, and also serves on the Board for the Delaware Prosperity Project.

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 He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Union Lodge #21, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Delaware.