Meet Emmanuel Brown, a first-generation entrepreneur, NYC native, and co-founder of ChurchSpace—a Houston-based startup transforming the way communities utilize church real estate. Known as the "Airbnb for churches," ChurchSpace repurposes underutilized church spaces into vibrant, on-demand venues that anyone can book. Emmanuel’s groundbreaking work has garnered national attention, with ChurchSpace featured in the Washington Post, Houston Business Journal, Religion News, The 700 Club, Essence Magazine, and more. The platform’s mission to “transform the neighborhood economy” has not only captured headlines but also earned Emmanuel and his co-founder recognition on Black Enterprise’s 40 Under 40 list and the 2024 Black Tech Effect Report's Top 100 Black-led Startups.

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ChurchSpace helps churches turn their underutilized real estate into on-demand commercial space that anyone can book.