Black Ambition

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are proud to announce the 2024 Black Ambition Prize Semifinalists! These extraordinary entrepreneurs represent the best in innovation across industries like technology, healthcare, media and entertainment, AI, and consumer products & services. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eyXEKarf Join us in celebrating their achievements and supporting their journey towards closing the opportunity and wealth gap. Each one is not just shaping their future—they're crafting a more equitable world for all of us. 🌍 Stay tuned as they advance through our Black Ambitionist Mentorship Program over the next 3 months and continue to make waves! #BlackAmbition #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

Today, we celebrate Lead Mentor Appreciation Day and the Black Ambitionist Mentorship Program, powered by Cinematica Labs. 💐 We're giving flowers to our Lead Mentors who: ✨ Facilitated invaluable sessions, sharing their expertise and wisdom. ✨ Tackled systemic barriers and guided our founders to overcome them. ✨ Leveraged their networks to bridge opportunity gaps. ✨ Prioritized founder well-being, ensuring a holistic approach to success. ✨ Fostered supportive and inclusive spaces. Your dedication has helped our founders come so far, and we can’t wait to see you all at Demo Day! Founders, make sure you show your Lead Mentor some love today! Here’s a quote from a founder to demonstrate the impact our mentors have had: “What I enjoyed most about my Black Ambitionist Mentorship Program experience was the invaluable connections I made with fellow founders and mentors. These relationships created a supportive community where we could share our challenges and celebrate our successes together. The collaborative atmosphere encouraged open dialogue, and I found that exchanging ideas with others facing similar hurdles was incredibly empowering. The networking opportunities and interactions with mentors were particularly enriching. Their willingness to share their experiences and insights fostered a sense of trust and camaraderie, making it easier to seek advice and feedback. These connections not only provided practical guidance but also inspired us to push our boundaries and think bigger. Overall, the relationships I built during the program were a highlight of my experience, as they transformed what could have been a solitary journey into a shared adventure filled with learning and growth.” ~ 2024 Black Ambition Founder #MentorAppreciation #BlackAmbition #BlackAmbitionist #BusinessMentorship #Mentorship #Mentors #Programming #EcosystemBuilding #Ecosystems

Detroit, you showed up and showed out at the No Pressure Pitch Competition, hosted alongside the @blackfootwearforum and powered by @adidas and @theacthouse. 🚀 Entrepreneurs took the stage with just 60 seconds and a mic, and the energy was electric! Congratulations to our winners: 🥇 1st Place: 1st Step Healthcare Training – Annette Anderson 🥈 2nd Place: Ms BBs EV Charge – Frederica Shields 🥉 3rd Place: Lite Tuition – Marc Alexander 🎖 Audience Choice: StockPal, Inc. – Michael Polk Huge shoutout to all the competitors for their incredible pitches and inspiring ideas. You all made Detroit proud! Stay tuned for more highlights, and thank you for being a part of this incredible event. #NoPressurePitch #DetroitInnovators #BlackAmbition #BlackFootwearForum #DetroitHustle

Black Ambition's Most Popular Venture Competition is here! We invite you to vote for your favorite business venture and help decide who wins the $25,000 Most Popular Venture Award. Voting closes on Monday, October 23rd, 2024. Cast your vote via our public voting platform, then share your support by tagging us @blackambitionprize. Download your "I Voted" badge and rally your network to join the competition. Meet the 40 finalists transforming industries by exploring their innovative products and services on our website. Let your voice be heard in the 2024 Black Ambition Prize Competition! Vote now: https://bit.ly/3XRuUgS #BlackAmbition #MostPopularVenture #VoteNow #BAFinalists2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Black Ambition Prize Finalists! 🚀 We are proud to introduce this year’s top 40 finalists who are breaking barriers, transforming industries, and building a better future. These visionary entrepreneurs are competing for the $1M grand prize and need YOUR support! Cast your vote in the Black Ambition Most Popular Venture Award for a chance to help your favorite venture win $25,000! Voting ends Monday, October 23rd, 2024. Tag us @blackambitionprize and share your “I Voted” badge on Instagram and Linkedin for a repost! Let’s celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship together. Full list: https://bit.ly/47PmwmD #BlackAmbitionPrize #2024Finalists #EntrepreneurshipUninterrupted #VoteNow

Announcing our partnership and funding support for NOLA-based HBCU innovators! Black Ambition is excited to team up with Nexus Louisiana and the 2024 BizTech Challenge to help find and fund the next generation of innovators and creators. This collaboration is designed to support and accelerate innovative businesses and entrepreneurs from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across Louisiana. Showcase your innovative ideas, gain valuable mentorship, and compete for funding to launch your businesses. Applications are open - register by Monday September 30th for your chance to win up to $20,000! Visit: https://bit.ly/3ZB2FFV #BlackAmbition #Nexus #HBCUFounders

Detroit, are you ready to make your mark? The No Pressure Pitch Competition is BACK, happening alongside the Black Footwear Forum, powered by adidas and ACT House 🚀 Check out these highlights from Atlanta—the entrepreneurs showed out. Now it’s your turn! Pitch your idea for a chance to win up to $30k: 1st place: $15k 2nd place: $10k 3rd place: $5k Audience Choice: $2.5k You’ve got 60 seconds, no slides—just you and the mic. Tickets are live—claim your spot! Limited spots to pitch, first come, first serve. Don’t miss out! https://bit.ly/3XBEzs1 #NoPressurePitch #DetroitHustle #BlackAmbition #DetroitInnovators #BlackFootwearForum

This Hispanic Heritage Month, Black Ambition is proud to highlight Singular Care, an innovative, eco-friendly company revolutionizing the oral care industry. With 23 billion toothbrushes ending up in landfills every year, Singular Care is tackling this global waste crisis head-on. Their design includes a reusable stainless-steel handle and recyclable brush heads, reducing waste by 80%. Singular Care’s commitment to sustainability aligns with Black Ambition’s mission to support groundbreaking solutions that positively impact our communities and planet. Together, we’re shaping a zero-waste future. ♻️💚 #HispanicHeritageMonth #BlackAmbition #SingularCare #Sustainability #InnovatorsForChange

BIG NEWS! Our 2023 Grand Prize Winner, Expert IEP, just unveiled transformative updates on their platform! 🚀 We're thrilled to announce the rebrand and enhancement of this groundbreaking tool, now available on Google and Apple app stores. Expert IEP, powered by our $1M Black Ambition Grand Prize, is set to revolutionize the way families navigate the special education system. Developed by a PhD student, technologist, cognitive scientist, and parent of a child with autism and ADHD, Expert IEP brings personal experience and expertise together to empower families with confidence. Why it matters: The $34B special education space is in urgent need of innovation. Expert IEP ensures that every child receives the support and education they deserve. Key Features: Step-by-step IEP guidance Document organization Meeting prep tools Educational rights information We’re proud to witness the impact Expert IEP will have nationwide. Know a family that could benefit? Share this game-changing tool with them! https://www.expertiep.com/ #BlackAmbition #ExpertIEP #SpecialEducation #ParentEmpowerment #EdTech #AutismAwareness #ADHDAwareness #InnovateToElevate

Black Ambition is excited to partner with adidas to launch the third annual community lab - providing the resources and support needed to close the opportunity gap in sports access for diverse communities. The application is now open! We are seeking Black and Latino/a/e social entrepreneurs from New York City, Atlanta, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Houston committed to changing the game. 10 visionary entrepreneurs will be selected to receive grant funding, customized mentorship, expert pitch training, and exclusive access to workshops and networking with top industry leaders. You don’t want to miss curated panel opportunities, learning moments, and unique virtual and in-person events. Apply by 9/23! https://bit.ly/47FXGpz #BlackAmbition #adidas #communitylab