Black Ambition is focused on providing resources and funding to support Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs through various programs and initiatives.

Black Ambition

Black Ambition aims to reduce barriers to capital and bridge wealth gaps through entrepreneurship for Black and Hispanic founders. The initiative provides resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities.

Black Ambition | 15,695 followers on LinkedIn. Narrowing the capital access and community wealth gap for Black &amp; Hispanic founders through entrepreneurship. | Black Ambition is working towards closing the opportunity and wealth gap through entrepreneurship. We invest capital and resources in high-growth startups founded by Black, Hispanic and HBCU students and entrepreneurs.

Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute, Startup Builder/ Marketer/ Advisor, Economic Development & Innovation Advisor

Jonathan Greechan

Investor helping leaders use AI & Web3 to build a better world

Ayori ‘Selfpreneur’ Selassie

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Manish Patel

Entrepreneur, product builder, and mentor who feels inspired by a good technical challenge.

Lucas González Pearson

We are beyond excited to reveal the outstanding winners of the 2024 Black Ambition Prize Competition: -$1M Grand Prize Winner: Dr. Monica Williams, Co-Founder/CEO of RedDrop, a revolutionary brand empowering and educating tweens with thoughtfully designed period kits. -$250k 2nd Place Winner: Thomas Fields, Founder/CEO of GRIND, inspiring young inner-city kids to explore engineering and technology through cutting-edge sports tech. -$50k HBCU Grand Prize Winner: Jordyn Weaver, Founder/CEO of Forefront. -$25k Most Popular Venture Prize Winner: Ericka Chambers, Co-Founder/CEO of Puzzles of Color. This year, we awarded over $2.7M to 30 visionary founders who are breaking barriers and building the businesses of the future. These entrepreneurs have inspired us with their bold ideas, passion, and resilience, and we cannot wait to see their businesses thrive. A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed judges — Lisa Price, Pinky Cole, Matt Story, and Erik Moore — for your thoughtful deliberation. Immense gratitude to our generous sponsors — Visa, Comcast, Lennar Foundation, Louis Vuitton, and Adidas — for making this transformative day possible. To our emcee Hill Harper, the Black Ambition team, and everyone behind the scenes, your dedication made this celebration magical and unforgettable. To every founder in our community, your courage and creativity remind us of the power of investing in Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs. Together, we’re building a brighter, more equitable future. Let’s keep this momentum going. Visit www.blackambitionprize.com to learn more about our mission and follow @blackambitionprize to stay inspired. Here’s to celebrating innovation, impact, and the future of entrepreneurship! Felecia Hatcher Jermeen Sherman Christine Joseph Samiyah Malik, MS Alexis Chin BSc (Hons) MBA Aliyah Terry #BlackAmbition #DemoDay2024 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FundingTheFuture #BreakingBarriers #CelebratingCulture Photo Credit: Jason Mendez, @photographsbyj @gettyimages Content team: @ciaraingram @aa_dawg @lexalt @crossoniam @noelwalton_ @ishootwithmyleft

Billionaire Boys Club is partnering once again with Black Ambition to inspire and champion Black creatives across disciplines by joining forces with Dallas-based fine artist, Huey Dynamite (@hueydynamite) for an exclusive hoodie drop. The hoodie features an original BBC-inspired painting from Huey Dynamite and will be available exclusively on our website and our NYC and MIA Flagships. Proceeds from each sale will be donated to the non-profit, Black Ambition (@blackambitionprize) in the continuing effort to support its initiatives in funding Black innovators. Release Info: Friday 11.15.24 at our NYC + Miami Flagships and on bbcicecream.com . It will also be available for purchase at Black Ambition's Demo Day on 11/15 in NYC. Learn more about Huey Dynamite on our blog. Link in bio.

We work hard, we play hard, and on Demo Day, we connect even harder. It’s a day where the grind turns into a celebration of everyone’s unique journey—full of ups, downs, and surprises that remind us why we started in the first place. Demo Day is more than just presentations; it’s the friendships, the “aha” moments, and the electric energy that stays with you. Whether you’re pitching, learning, or just soaking it all in, you’ll walk away with something real, something you can carry forward. Can’t wait to share this experience with you all! Are you ready?! #DemoDay #BeyondThePitch #RealConnections

Can’t join Us in Person? Tune Into the Black Ambition Demo Day Livestream! Black Ambition’s 4th Annual Demo Day is coming to you live from New York City on November 15, 2024. From the $1 million pitch competition to inspiring stories from prior prize winners and a compelling fireside chat with our founder Pharrell Williams, the day is packed with excitement. It all wraps up with the Prize Award Ceremony, where our most promising entrepreneurs will be recognized for their innovative ventures. Celebrate ambition, innovation, and community from wherever you are. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@blackambition and click "Notify Me" to be the first to know when we go live. Don't miss this extraordinary event. #BlackAmbition #DemoDay #livestream #youtube

It's been a whole year since Anna Cobb became a proud Black Ambition Prize Winner! Join our 2023 Prize Winner, Anna Cobb , Founder/CEO of Rejuvenation on her journey to NYC to receive her $100k Prize! Take a look back at her inspiring experience and the mission behind her brand. We're thrilled to see the next wave of innovators at this upcoming Demo Day—stay tuned! #BlackAmbition #DemoDay #Rejuvenation #Innovation

Win a Ticket to Black Ambition's Demo Day Celebration & $1M Pitch Competition! Ten lucky winners will get the chance to join us in New York City on November 15, 2024, for the 4th Annual Black Ambition Demo Day! As the 2024 Black Ambition Prize Competition comes to an exciting close, join us to watch the top 8 finalists showcase their ventures before a panel of distinguished judges. To enter, submit the form and tell us about your business. This is your opportunity to learn from inspiring entrepreneurs, connect with funders & founders, and be part of a vibrant community. https://bit.ly/40HCD4f Please note: Travel and accommodation are not included. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable event. We hope to see you there! #BlackAmbition #DemoDay2024 #NYCEvents #Entrepreneurship #PitchCompetition

Tune in! The Blacklights Podcast x adidas Community series is back, and we’re thrilled to share that our CEO, Felecia Hatcher, will be featured in the upcoming episode dropping TODAY, November 7th! In this episode, Felecia dives into her journey as an entrepreneur, the impact of Black Ambition, and her mission to uplift Black and Hispanic innovators. Don’t miss it—subscribe now to the Black Footwear Forum YouTube Channel so you’ll be the first to catch it when it goes live. Special thanks to the adidas Community for making this incredible conversation happen! #BlacklightsPodcast #adidasCommunity #BlackAmbition #Entrepreneurship #BlackExcellence

Shining a spotlight on 2023 Prize Winner, Philomina Kane and the vibrant world of KIN Apparel. Last Demo Day, this powerhouse founder and Black Ambition Prize winner took her brand to new heights by pitching on stage at Demo Day! Philomina’s pitch was unforgettable, packed with energy, passion, and, of course, the unmistakable style of KIN Apparel! Watching her bring her vision to life—sharing the story behind her Ghanaian-inspired designs and her mission to celebrate natural hair care—was an exciting and lasting memory for everyone there. From her grandmother’s teachings in Ghana to the bold kente prints, Philomina left an impact that will stay with us. Let’s look back at that incredible day and get ready for the new wave of trailblazers at the upcoming Demo Day! 🚀 #KINApparel #BlackAmbition #DemoDay #CulturalPride

Celebrating creativity and community at the French Consulate in NYC! Black Ambition’s Managing Director Jermeen Sherman joined three visionary beauty and fragrance founders based in the US: Dosso Beauty, MOODEAUX and JACQ's Skincare as well as ELIKYA BEAUTY, one of our 2024 Paris Prize winners at the COLORS SUMMIT. The event highlighted the talents and entrepreneurial aspirations of founders from different backgrounds and provided interactions that were quite powerful. Thank you to all those who participated in altering preconceived ideas about the beauty industry! 🌍 #BlackAmbition #GlobalImpact #BeautyInnovators #ParisPrize

A huge congratulations to the 2024 So Ambitious HBCU Pre-Accelerator winners! Your groundbreaking work in fields ranging from tech and AI to lifestyle, social good, and travel has set a new standard for innovation. Each of you has shown exceptional vision and dedication to building businesses that challenge the norm and celebrate culture! This journey wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of ACT House, Anna Cobb, Miles Tucker, and the many friends and family members who’ve championed these founders from the start. Stay on the lookout for what these amazing people do in the future—they’re just getting started, and the best is yet to come! 🏆 #SoAmbitious #Innovation #HBCUExcellence

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