🚀 3…2…1…Blast Off: Meet the 2025 Black Ambition Semifinalists

This isn’t just an announcement. It’s a liftoff.

We’re proud to unveil the 177 visionaries selected as 2025 Black Ambition Prize Semifinalists, a pioneering class of founders who are defying gravity and shaping the future of innovation across industries.

Handpicked from thousands of applicants across the nation, these entrepreneurs are building impactful, high-growth ventures across AI, healthcare, media & entertainment, technology and consumer products & services. Each semifinalist has demonstrated the boldness, creativity, and potential to scale beyond limits.

This year’s theme, Mission: Ambition, celebrates the courage, precision, and purpose it takes to launch something extraordinary. In recognition of their achievement, each semifinalist will receive an exclusive Mission: Ambition 2025 Membership Card—a sleek, futuristic credential that marks their entry into a select circle of innovators. Like a NASA flight pass or Centurion-style badge, it serves as a tangible reminder of the journey ahead.

These founders are now preparing to elevate their ventures through the Black Ambitionist Mentorship Program, powered by Cinematica Labs. This three-month experience provides strategic mentorship, community support, and tailored tools to guide each founder toward sustainable growth and success. In partnership with Evok Life, semifinalists will also receive dedicated mental health and wellbeing support to help them lead with clarity, balance, and resilience.

The 2025 Semifinalists represent more than business potential. They carry cultural influence, economic promise, and a commitment to lasting impact. They are proof that when ambition meets opportunity, there are no limits.

🌍 Celebrate their journey. Support their ventures. Witness the liftoff.

“The motivation for me is them telling me what I could not be.” – Pharrell

Explore the 2025 semifinalists by visiting their website and social media, and discover ways to support, shop, and share their visionary ventures.