Cedric Rogers

Cedric J. Rogers is a legacy entrepreneur, investor, and technologist. He was born into a family of passionate entrepreneurs and has founded successful companies.

Cedric is Co-Founder and CEO of Culture Genesis Inc, a digital studio in Los Angeles, CA remixing digital technology for authentic urban culture and entertainment. Culture Genesis owns and operates All Def Digital and is now the largest Black owned digital media publisher. TriviaMob is the first live game show for the culture that feels like 106 & Park meets Jeopardy. Previously, he co-founded Looklive with Paul Q. Judge and Greg Selkoe. Looklive is the app to discover and buy men’s fashion based on the world’s top influencers. Looklive completed the Summer 2016 batch of the prestigious Y Combinator program. Cedric was named one of 25 Black Founders Making Moves in Tech by Huffington Post.

He was also the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Higher Altitude Inc. He cofounded this company with the mission of creating purpose driven mobile apps that empower people. Through design, mobile, and social discovery technology, Prizm aims to inspire millions of youth across the world.

Cedric has had a lifelong passion and curiosity for entrepreneurship, technology, sports, minimalist design (fashion to architecture) and helping youth achieve. He served Apple Inc. for almost 10 years during periods of rapid innovation and growth…from the iPod to the iPad. Today, he serves in the community as a mentor and Co-Chairman of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., ASA Chapter’s award winning National Guide Right and Kappa League programs. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the North Carolina A&T State University and a MBA from Emory University - Goizueta Business School. 

He was born and raised deep in the heart of Texas where he was a ranked USA Track & Field hurdler and went on to compete in college. Today, when he’s not passionately working in the office or community…he spends time working out, traveling and having fun outdoors with his Chocolate Lab - Dutch. He currently commutes between the warm southern charm of Atlanta and the beautiful landscapes of San Francisco and Los Angeles.