SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Reviver is proud to celebrate Black History Month and the journey of founder, Neville Boston — from creating the world’s first digital license plate to becoming the first Black-founded technology jersey patch partner among the NBA.
This year’s Black History Month is shining a light on African Americans and the intersection of labor with the collective experiences of Black people. For Reviver’s Neville Boston, Black History Month is also an opportunity to reflect on his entrepreneurial journey in building Reviver, and to celebrate the transformative moments to come.
“When I founded Reviver, I didn’t see the RPLATE as a singular solution to one specific problem for today’s world,” said Reviver Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Neville Boston. “What we’re doing is transforming the entire car and driver experience, and we’re designing an ecosystem for the future.”
Of course, being the first of anything has its challenges, especially as a Black founder disrupting and bringing innovation to a highly regulated industry. Boston approached these challenges through relationship-building, leaning into mentors and investors such as John W. Thompson, former chairman of Microsoft and Allan Warren, and talking with everyone, including consumers and teams at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
“Reviver is built on partnerships and relationships with mentors, other entrepreneurs and investors, state and local governments, and the community,” Boston said. “It’s about building trust and creating something that benefits all involved. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries in how we create solutions that reflect our diverse communities, and we hope it doesn’t stop here. Our goal is to spark change and innovation.”
ABOUT REVIVER
Reviver is a technology company on a mission to modernize the driving experience. As developer of the world’s first digital license plate platform, Reviver products transform the license plate into a connected vehicle platform, enabling consumers and commercial businesses to digitize vehicle registration renewals and experience a growing set of personalization, convenience, and safety features, all managed through a mobile or web app interface. Reviver’s digital license plates are legal for sale in Arizona and California, along with Texas for commercial fleet vehicles. Ten additional states are in various stages of adoption. Founded in 2009, Reviver is headquartered in Northern California, and is the official patch partner of the Sacramento Kings and the official innovation partner of the Sacramento Kings and Golden 1 Center. To purchase an RPLATE click here. To learn more about the RPLATE, click here.
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