Black Men Ventures creates access to capital for Black men founders.We envision a world where Black men founders have equitable access to professional and financial capital to meet business milestones that lead to sustainable economic advancement and narrow the wealth gap through entrepreneurship.Our flagship program to support this mission is our pitch competition. Black Founders Pitch is a perfect blend of crowdfunding with a dash of Shark Tank. Our “vote with your dollars” model gives our community a platform to support our founders and fund their dreams - at the same time! This is what we mean when we say, “Community Driven, Community Decision.”We are also committed to building a comprehensive entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports all Black Men founders in every stage of business. Whether a founder is starting up or established and expanding, we are here to help you elevate your ventures to the next level!

As a Director of Programs for BGV, I provided strategic direction, management,and execution for the success of BGV programs, setting and initiating strategicgoals. I produced and directed flagship hybrid big-budget live crowdfunded PitchCompetitions for renowned brands, such as Facebook, Jane by Johnny Walker,and TriNet. With comprehensive oversight, I managed all aspects of production,from securing locations and managing staff to overseeing filming and postproduction.Collaborating closely with stakeholders and sponsors, I ensuredseamless execution while meeting specific requirements and upholding a highstandard of quality. By developing robust event strategies, timelines, and budgets,I effectively managed resources to achieve successful outcomes. Leading a teamof professionals, I provided clear guidance and unwavering support throughoutplanning and execution. Implementing innovative marketing and promotionalinitiatives, I maximized event visibility and drove audience engagement.Additionally, I cultivated strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, andcontractors, leveraging contract negotiation and management skills to ensurecost-effective and reliable services. Conducting comprehensive post-eventevaluations, I gathered valuable feedback and identified areas for continuousimprovement, fostering the enhancement of future events.

In my role as a Communication and Community Engagement Coordinator, Iprovided strategic guidance and effectively communicated departmentalprograms and values through overseeing public information campaigns andcultivating strong media relationships. As the official spokesperson, I handledmedia inquiries, constituent requests, and complaints with professionalism andresponsiveness. Collaborating with the Agency's Strategy and Innovation Officer, Iexecuted impactful public affairs initiatives to enhance outreach. I organizedcommunity events focused on "stopping the violence," incorporating diversemarketing materials and engaging messaging. Additionally, I successfullyorchestrated graduation ceremonies for flagship programs, managing both inpersonand virtual attendance seamlessly. Moreover, I coordinated the productionof empowering musical songs by program participants, amplifying the messageof "stopping the violence" through creative expression.