Ep. 76 Building Legacy Through Tech: Martha Sylla Underwood on AI & Wealth Transfer
10/28/25
AI entrepreneurship meets purpose-driven innovation as Martha Sylla Underwood, founder of Prismm, transforms wealth transfer and legacy planning through technology.
In this episode of DO GOOD X, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis sit down with Martha Sylla Underwood, founder and CEO of Prismm, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing end-of-life planning and wealth transfer through AI and digital organization tools. Inspired by her own family’s experience, Martha shares how Prismm empowers families to manage vital documents, plan for legacy, and reduce stress during critical moments. She opens up about the challenges and triumphs of being a Black woman in tech, the importance of diversity in AI, and how entrepreneurship can build generational impact. Tune in for a powerful conversation on faith-driven innovation, tech for good, and what it means to keep going when the journey gets hard.
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In This Episode
- 00:00 Welcome to the DO GOOD X Podcast
- 01:22 Meet guest Martha Sylla Underwood, Founder & CEO of Prismm
- 06:34 The personal story that inspired Prismm’s creation
- 11:27 Using AI for good: simplifying end-of-life organization
- 14:33 Diversity, responsibility, and AI ethics in tech
- 14:43 Barriers Black women face in scaling tech startups
- 17:22 Best advice Martha received on her entrepreneurial journey
- 18:02 Building legacy and transferring generational wealth
Key Takeaways
- Use technology to simplify life’s hardest moments and protect family legacy.
- Representation in AI development ensures more inclusive and ethical innovation.
- Networking and access to contracts are critical for scaling Black-owned startups.
- “Just keep going” — perseverance turns purpose into lasting impact.
About The Hosts
Kimberly R. Daniel
Kimberly R. Daniel catalyzes entrepreneurs and organizations to do good. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience developing and leading communications efforts, she is committed to producing effective processes and creating authentic, “sticky” brands that are community-centered.
In addition, Kimberly has nearly ten years of experience as a certified life coach. She has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship centered on social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).
She is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good in any aspect of her work.
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Stephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and the creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X. This community provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
He is an organizational change strategies and leadership development specialist focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work purposefully. Stephen co-authors Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose (2020) and A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).
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