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Technical.ly
a day ago
- Business
- Technical.ly
After a quiet year, Black and Mobile is going on an East Coast comeback tour
Startup profile: Black and Mobile Founded by: David Cabello and Aaron Cabello Year founded: 2019 Headquarters: Philadelphia, PA Sector: Foodtech Funding and valuation: Bootstrapped Key ecosystem partners: Techstars, Google, Penn Medicine Food delivery startup Black and Mobile is planning a summer splash with a 60-city tour that follows a year of behind-the-scenes improvements. Founded in 2019 to connect residents with Black-owned restaurants in their cities, the Philadelphia-headquartered company already operates in Philly, Atlanta, Baltimore, New York and Los Angeles. Now it's time to 'activate' in more markets, Black and Mobile founder David Cabello told After the tour, he's aiming to hit $185,000 to $225,000 in annual recurring revenue — and grow from there. 'If we have options in every city [on the tour],' Cabello said, 'and if we can generate an order a day, that's putting us over $1 million.' Currently, word of mouth is drawing new users from around the country. When many open the app, however, they find no listings local to their region. To change that, Cabello plans to spend the tour signing up new restaurants, hiring drivers, connecting with customers — and creating a lot of social content. 'TikTok has been huge for us. I used it for the first time last year … the numbers were crazy. Now, for seven months straight, we're going to be posting every single day,' he said about the account, which currently sits around 10,000 followers. That potential growth in visibility could determine whether Black and Mobile starts raising capital. Once revenue hits about $30,000 to $40,000 monthly — as opposed to the current burn rate of $4,000 to $5,000 — Cabello said he'll consider looking for investors. 'Being lean is keeping me away from getting scammed and trusting my family and although I'm going slower, I still own most of my company,' he said, instead of sharing ownership with an investor or risking getting pushed out. The tour kicks off Aug. 1 in Trenton, New Jersey. From there, Cabello will travel to South Florida, then loop around to Houston, Minneapolis and dozens of cities in between. If all goes well, he plans a West Coast swing in 2026. 'Restaurants are just not going to sign up just because we're a Black-owned delivery service,' Cabello said. 'They got to see us doing the work in the community.' A mission-driven origin Black and Mobile began after Cabello, then a driver for food delivery apps like Postmates and Caviar, decided to build a platform that would circulate dollars within the Black community. He co-founded the business with his brother, Aaron Cabello. In its first two years, the startup expanded to three cities, upgraded its app and even landed a cameo in the Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z music video 'Entrepreneur.' The early success landed Black and Mobile a place on 2021 RealLIST Startups and 2020 Startup of the Year award. Black and Mobile relaunched in 2022 with $10,000 it won in a contest hosted by the Black Innovation Alliance called the Back in the Black Tour. The next year, it launched a $1 million crowdfunding campaign to support its efforts and in 2024, it participated in Techstars' spring 2024 cohort. 'What we've been seeing is that people would rather order through a Black-owned delivery service,' Cabello said, 'because they feel like they're making an impact.' Turning hurdles into pillars of success Black and Mobile's growth hasn't come without setbacks. Early internal personnel conflicts and getting caught in a couple scams slowed momentum. In its second year, the company refunded $400,000 due to a lack of drivers and tech infrastructure, per Cabello. He's now intentionally keeping the team lean. Black and Mobile relies on a crew of independent contractors to keep overhead low. The company will only consider more hiring as volume increases, according to Cabello. Despite these constraints, wins continue to pile up. Since March, Black and Mobile has been listed alongside DoorDash and Uber Eats in Google search results for food delivery, which Cabello said boosted app downloads by over 50%. Compared to the competition, however, 'we're not meant to be a cheap service,' Cabello said. 'We're definitely meant for the mission and the purpose.' It's also staying true to its Philly roots. Black and Mobile partners with Penn Medicine to deliver meals to vulnerable community members, and distributes 100 food bags to local middle schools each month. For the founder, it's always been about uplifting Black-owned businesses. He's open to others replicating his approach, as long as they're in it for the right reasons. 'I would never patent what I'm doing,' Cabello said, 'because I want people to go help Black people.'
Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Visit These New England Spots For Caviar Indulgence
Caviar has been making inroads at restaurants for years now, as an indulgence that doesn't have to break the bank. I love it on everything from raw oysters to Twinkies (don't judge until you've tried it), and I think every day should be National Caviar Day, so read on for a few special spots to get your fix. Make a meal of caviar at The Banks Seafood & Steak happy hour. The Banks Happy hour Caviar Menu? Yes please! Served daily from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., it includes a rotating selection of $2 oysters that can be topped with caviar for an extra $5 per; as well as a Caviar Spoon, and everything from Ora King Salmon Tartare Cones to truffle fries, all topped with Osetra. For a perfect bar snack, order a couple of Chef David Standridge's beet-pickled deviled eggs –with the caviar bump add-on of course. Topped with a crispy clam strip and local fluke crudo, they are as gorgeous to look at as they are to eat. You can take your caviar experience to go at Lucky Cheetah. Lucky Cheetah At this upscale underground dumpling lounge, you can order a Caviar Tower, which includes 30 grams of Imperial Amur, accompanied by brown butter blini, lotus root, and crème fraîche. Or if you are more of a dabbler than a caviar fiend, you can order just the Caviar Tin Add-On, which includes 12 grams of caviar from local expert Browne Trading Company, fried lotus root and crème fraiche. Whichever one you choose, slather it on everything at this fun luxe spot– especially the Iberico pork soup dumplings. My only regret is that we didn't save any for our dessert course – I think caviar would have been divine on the coconut cake. Lucky Cheetah also offers a luxury at-home experience with their Caviar To-Go Box in partnership with Browne Trading, featuring 30 grams of premium Giaveri Siberian Caviar and a mother of pearl spoon, along with a split of Moët & Chandon Brut Champagne and two bags of potato chips to top with caviar. Oh, and a selection of handmade chocolates from Len Libby Candies in Scarborough, Maine. While I've never put caviar on chocolate, I'll try anything once. A mini caviar roll hits all the right notes at Saltie Girl. Saltie Girl Saltie Girl, Boston At this emporium to tinned fish, the caviar menu is vast and interesting. Caviar service comes with latkes, toast points, everything bun, crème fraiche, diced shallots, egg whites, egg yolks, and chives. But beyond that, you can enjoy their signature Mini Caviar Roll served on buttered brioche, Caviar Dip made with crème fraîche and served with house sea-salt potato chips, a Latke Waffle topped with caviar, or even burrata and caviar — another indulgence I've never tried but am longing for. Persimmon, Providence, Rhode Island Want a pure mouthful of the sea? It's layer-upon-layer-upon-layer of umami in Chef Champe Speidel's raw bar speciality: a Rhode Island oyster topped with Maine sea urchin, caviar and a tomato 'ponzu' sauce.
Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
This $49,000 iPhone Has A James Bond Omega Seamaster Built Into It
Caviar's iPhone No Time To Die Edition Caviar, the brand that makes bespoke editions of mainstream smartphones, has announced the iPhone No Time To Die Edition, which features the iconic Omega Seamaster Swiss watch on its back. The luxurious Seamaster 007 Edition timepiece is embedded directly into the Apple iPhone's body without compromising its functionality. Caviar is making only seven units of this special edition, and the price starts at $49,000. Omega x Apple Is A Collab I Wasn't Expecting iPhone No Time To Die Edition's back The Omega Seamaster is one of my favorite Swiss watches, and it looks luxurious on the back of the iPhone. It is the exact model worn by Daniel Craig in the film No Time To Die. The timepiece remains fully operational and can be manually wound. By itself, the top-class Omega timepiece costs more than $9,500. It features a sapphire-crystal glass alongside the strong yet lightweight Grade 2 Titanium, and has a brown tropical aluminum bezel ring and dial. I'm not sure about the in-hand feel, but the product looks classy in the images shared by the UAE-based company. It 'serves as a precise, symbolic accessory worthy of Agent 007 himself,' says the company. 'This smartphone is a functional artifact, built to endure the harshest conditions with elegance,' as the iPhone No Time To Die Edition is made of the same materials used in aerospace and high-end horology—Titanium and PVD coating. The special edition iPhone is limited to just seven units, with each one having a unique number engraved on it. To make it more compelling, the company says owners will gain automatic entry into the exclusive Caviar Club with priority access to future releases. iPhone No Time To Die Edition: Price and Availability iPhone No Time To Die Edition The iPhone No Time To Die Edition can be requested via the Caviar website or a personal concierge. This high-end design is available on both the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max. You can select your preferred storage capacity when placing the order. You can either order Caviar's iPhone No Time To Die Edition now with the current-gen Pro Max iPhone or pre-order it with the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max. If you choose the latter, you'll receive the unit after Apple's official launch in September, but the price is fixed at $49,000 at the time of booking. The company will cease production once the seven units are sold.
GSM Arena
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GSM Arena
Caviar's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 Cabubu Edition is inspired by Labubu, features 24k gold
Sagar 12 July 2025 Caviar Samsung Android Luxury device maker Caviar is back with new custom smartphones that cost thousands of dollars, and this time, we are talking about the freshly announced Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7's Cabubu Edition. Caviar's Cabubu collection draws inspiration from Labubu - a brand of collectible plush toy monster elves created by Hong Kong-Belgian designer Kasing Lung and sold exclusively by Chinese retailer Pop Mart. While these elves, designed by Lung, are called Labubu, Caviar is referring to their version as Cabubu. The Cabubu Edition of both the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 features 24k gold and has jewelry enamel. The Galaxy Z Fold7 Cabubu Edition shows the Cabubu set against a textured Martian landscape, while the Galaxy Z Flip7 Cabubu Edition shows Cabubu against a Venus-inspired setting. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Cabubu Edition The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Cabubu Edition starts at $8,910, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Cabubu Edition has a base price of $10,340. Caviar says it will produce only eight units of each, as eight is considered a lucky number in China. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Cabubu Edition Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 mobile made by Caviar starts at around ₹8 lakh: Check out the Labubu-inspired design
Over the past few weeks, we have seen a cult pop character doll dubbed 'Labubu' with sharp teeth and wide eyes getting viral over the internet. The trend started with Rihana, Dua Lipa, Ananya Panday, and other celebrities seen carrying the Labubu dolls, and suddenly people created it a new trend for 2025. Now, the trend has taken a whole new turn as the luxury brand, Caviar, has introduced Labubu-inspired Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. This new lineup is being called 'Cosmic Cabubu', which comes with luxurious design elements like 24K gold, diamonds, meteorite fragments, and more. Know more about the Labubu-inspired Samsung foldables. Caviar introduces a luxurious design of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, which is inspired by the Labubu doll. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 FE, and Watch 8: Here's everything announced at Galaxy Unpacked July event Cosmic Cabubu lineup of Samsung foldables Caviar has announced a collection of the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, which is being called 'Cosmic Cabubu'. The new Caviar collection is inspired by the viral Labubu doll created by an artist named Kasing Lung. Now, the company has reimaged the viral doll as a cosmic traveller, hence the name 'Cabubu.' If we look into the foldable design, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes with a titanium finish with the design of planets and a 3D figure of Zimomo ( a Labubu character). The rear panel is also equipped with 24K gold, jewellery-grade enamel, diamonds and ragments of real meteorites. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 showcases Cabubu on Venus with black titanium and gold detailing on the rear panel. It also includes 13 natural diamonds and small pieces of actual meteorite, which are extremely rare and exotic in nature. Also read: OpenAI prepares to take on Google Chrome with AI-driven browser, launch expected in weeks Alongside the unique-looking design, Caviar is also offering customisation such as personal engraving, adding a logo or initials, material replacement, and others. However, the Cosmic Cabubu lineup of Samsung foldables does not come at a cheap price, and people will have to pay a huge sum to buy the Labubu-inspired smartphones. Cosmic Cabubu price The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's Cabubu on Mars edition comes with a starting price of $10340 (about Rs. 8,87,823) for the 256GB storage variant. The Galaxy Z Flip 7's Cabubu on Venus edition is priced at $8910 (about Rs. 7,65,039) for the 256GB variant. Apart from the pricing and design, the foldables retain similar specifications as announced in the Galaxy Unpacked event.
