Petty graduated from Cornell University about a year ago with a degree in computer science.

He fixed and customize iPhones, laptops, and iPads.

“We kind of already know what works as far as programming strategies.”

Jehron Petty speaking in a classroom.

ColorStack

“That was our first win for sure.”

Using Privilege to His Advantage

Petty says there have been challenges being a young and Black founder.

Petty completed two internships with Google, one in engineering and the other in product management.

A group of ColorStack students.

ColorStack

“I made it my mission in college to confirm I had the right credentials.

Ultimately, Petty wants to expand ColorStack to as many minority students as possible.

“We want to be a well aware brand,” he said.