Black Ambition
funding and fueling bold futures for Black and Brown founders.
Founded by Pharrell Williams, Black Ambition is a nonprofit initiative that invests in high-growth startups led by Black and Latinx entrepreneurs. Through funding, mentorship, and ecosystem-building, Black Ambition works to close the opportunity and wealth gap by supporting founders building at the intersections of culture, innovation, and impact.
Non-Profit
Organization Type
Industry/Sector
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Venture Evaluation & Strategic Assessment: Served in an expert evaluator capacity across multiple Black Ambition Prize cycles, reviewing and scoring founders' applications to help determine semifinalists and finalists on the basis of factors such as strength of problem-solution set, market positioning, business models, team dynamics, customer acquisition strategies, and overall differentiation in the competitive landscape.
