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Every connection we foster contributes to a brighter future. This year, our community partners, like Techstars and Atlas, joined forces with donors like Coretz Family Foundation to transform entrepreneurial potential into lasting impact.  Visit our website to learn more about how you could get connected!

This year, our events brought together over 4500 attendees to celebrate and elevate overlooked founders. Thank you to AARP and collaborators Kia Cole Events, Waily Charlton Bartending, and Black Wall Street Liquid Lounge for fueling these moments of innovation. 

Together, we're laying the foundation for a more diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial community. Thank you to donors like the Anne & Henry Zarrow Family Foundation and supporters like the Black Wall Street Rally, Tulsa Juneteenth, and Greenwood Chamber of Commerce.  Curious about how you can get involved? Learn more about our mission and how you can be a part of building a brighter future by visiting our website at https://ow.ly/SxIf50Ufq7O

With pitch awards totaling $160K in 2024, we've empowered founders to showcase their bold ideas. A heartfelt thank you to the Zarrow Commemoration Fund and community collaborators at Latimer House and Black Wall Street Chamber.  Ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level? Connect with us and join a thriving community of innovators.

Over the last three years, we've invested $13 million in overlooked founders, paving the way for generational wealth. Thank you to the Lesher Family Foundation and our partners at the Historic Big 10 Ballroom and Neek Films for championing this mission alongside us.

Founders + Funders of Color’s Houston event brings together innovative early-stage founders, emerging fund managers, and thought leaders for two days of candid conversations, targeted education, and curated matchmaking. The intimate setting provides participants with opportunities to engage with peers, investors, and ecosystem leaders in a supportive environment that encourages questions, facilitates information sharing, and identifies opportunities for collaboration.  Reverse VC pitch day gives investors an opportunity to highlight funds, share insights and engage directly with diverse founders and startups building the future of health and sports tech. The event will take place at 808 Travis St, Houston, TX from Monday, December 9 - Tuesday, December 10, 2024. 

The support of donors like Google and community collaborators like Tulsa Innovation Labs and Omni has enabled us to accelerate 120+ founders' entrepreneurial journeys. Together, we're building a future of opportunity. Curious about the programs we offer and how they can help you or someone you know? Contact us today to learn how we're driving change through innovation and support.

Rooted in the legacy of Black Wall Street, we're on a mission to create multi-generational wealth. This year, our founders created over 269 jobs. Thank you to community partners at inTulsa, Builders + Backers, and Tulsa Remote for making this possible.  Want to learn how we're creating lasting change through entrepreneurship? Contact us to discover how you can join the movement!

🎥 Carlisha Bradley Shares Her Mission at the Black Venture Summit At the heart of the Black Venture Summit, Carlisha Bradley, CEO of Amplify for Women, discusses her work empowering Black women to break barriers in leadership and entrepreneurship. From combating imposter syndrome to raising capital, she shares insights on how to own your value, pitch with authenticity, and build lasting networks. 📺 Watch the full interview: https://ow.ly/EMhv50U9vO4

Thanks to donors like the Sankofa and partners at Atento Capital and Black Innovation Alliance, our founders have raised $28MM in follow-on funding, proving that when we invest in founders who are historically left out, we all win.