A new generation of Black founders in Memphis is harnessing tech to tackle everyday financial struggles in underserved communities. Among them is Alfred Milan, CEO of Express Wages, a fintech platform offering same-day paycheck access. Milan calls biweekly pay “outdated” and is working to modernize payroll, already raising millions to scale his solution.

https://www.blackenterprise.com/tech-black-founders-memphis-economy/


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Tech, Talent, And Tenacity: How Black Founders Are Shaping Memphis’ Economic Future

Jul 21, 2025

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Tech, Talent, And Tenacity: How Black Founders Are Shaping Memphis’ Economic Future


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Tech, Talent, And Tenacity: How Black Founders Are Shaping Memphis’ Economic Future


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Tech, Talent, And Tenacity: How Black Founders Are Shaping Memphis’ Economic Future


Sep 30, 2025

A new generation of Black founders in Memphis is harnessing tech to tackle everyday financial struggles in underserved communities. Among them is Alfred Milan, CEO of Express Wages, a fintech platform offering same-day paycheck access. Milan calls biweekly pay “outdated” and is working to modernize payroll, already raising millions to scale his solution.

https://www.blackenterprise.com/tech-black-founders-memphis-economy/


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Zack Perry 
Express Wages 

+1 833-424-5348
info@expresswages.com

Zack Perry 
Express Wages 
+1 833-424-5348
info@expresswages.com

Zack Perry 
Express Wages 
+1 833-424-5348
info@expresswages.com

Bring Flexibility to Payday

Join companies that are improving retention, reducing stress, and supporting their teams—without changing a thing about how they run payroll.

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Bring Flexibility to Payday

Join companies that are improving retention, reducing stress, and supporting their teams—without changing a thing about how they run payroll.

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Join companies that are improving retention, reducing stress, and supporting their teams—without changing a thing about how they run payroll.

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