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Black Ambition HBCU Prize Webinar
This workshop will provide an overview of the 2022 Black Ambition HBCU Prize competition and curated support services as well as answer questions from prospective applicants in the Black HBCU Prize track about the application process and eligibility criteria. This discussion will be recorded and posted on the Black Ambition website.

Black Ambition Prize Webinar
This workshop will provide an overview of the 2022 Black Ambition Prize competition and curated support services as well as answer questions from prospective applicants in the Black Ambition Prize track about the application process and eligibility criteria. This discussion will be recorded and posted on the Black Ambition website.

Successful Equity Crowdfunding: Office Hours with Max Tuchman of Caribu
Max Tuchman, CEO & Co-Founder of interactive video-calling platform Caribu, joins Black Ambition CEO Felecia Hatcher to talk about successful equity crowd funding.

The Importance of Self Leadership
“When you look at creativity as an act, as intent, it allows you to be centered and purposeful.” — Jason Mayden

Friends & Family Fundraising Round with Livegistics
After successfully raising $100,00 through a friends and family round, Justin Turk & Andre Davis, Co-founders of Livegistics, share what it took to start their company and how to navigate the support they received while running the business.

Building Buzzfeed: Office Hours with Jonah Peretti
Jonah Peretti, CEO of BuzzFeed, shares the journey to building this incredible conglomerate and the insight into what he learned to really grow his team, his capital, & the business overall.

Ask Me Anything - Application Development
Watch this webinar to learn more about the Black Ambition Prize, eligibility criteria, and to hear answers to frequently asked questions.

Black Ambition: A Discussion with 2021 Prize Winners
Join us as the 2021 Black Ambition Prize Winners share their tips, experiences, and accomplishments after less than one year of winning the prize.

Black Ambition: A Discussion with 2021 HBCU Prize Winners
Join us as the 2021 HBCU Black Ambition Prize Winners share their tips, experiences, and accomplishments after less than one year of winning the prize.

Women Who Lead
As a partner of Black Ambition, CHANEL has assembled a diverse group of industry leaders including Tracee Ellis Ross, Edith Cooper, Emma Grede, Natalie Massenet, and Samira Nasr for “Women Who Lead”, a conversation about leadership through a woman’s lens. Encompassing an expansive range of topics, the intimate conversation covers resilience and determination, mentorship, building culture and community, and the importance of self-confidence and clarity of vision.

Navigating Founder Mistakes: Office Hours with Juan Pablo Cappello of PAG Law
Juan Pablo Cappello of PAG Law joins Black Ambition CEO Felecia Hatcher to talk about navigating founder mistakes. As a VC lawyer and founder, Juan shares insights on avoidable mistakes early in the Founder journey — mistakes that other VCs and founders should look out for. A leader in the Miami investing scene, Juan was named “Most Influential Hispanics” by Poder magazine in the areas of science and technology, and was selected as a “Top 50 Entrepreneur” by Business Leader magazine.

Knowing Your Numbers: Office Hours with Melissa Bradley of 1863 Ventures
Melissa Bradley of 1863 Ventures joins Black Ambition CEO Felecia Hatcher to talk about 'knowing your numbers,' understanding the ways founders can use data to tell their story, and strategies to generate greater economic opportunities.

Introducing — Decode the Encoded: A Learning Lab for Founders
This content series is focused on providing access to thought-leaders shaping the future. We are honored to have brought together visionary entrepreneurs, VCs, creatives and leaders to support founders and dismantle the systemic inequities embedded in the world of business.

Building the Next Billion Dollar Company with Riana Lynn
Riana Lynn, Founder & CEO of Journey Foods, shares how to access various tools that can build the next billion-dollar companies, why it’s important to invest in local initiatives, and how to scale sustainably without needing too much capital.

Leadership for Diverse Workspaces: Office Hours with Tiffany Smith-Anoa'i, EVP at CBS Entertainment
Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i, EVP of Entertainment, Diversity, Inclusion & Communication of CBS Entertainment, joins us to share ways to fix the issues regarding diverse representations across industries. She also shares great tips for companies with diverse leadership as we work towards a more inclusive workspace.

Mindful Leadership: Office Hours with Collette Hemmings
Collette Hemmings, Chief Mindfulness Officer at Chemmings Coaching, LLC, shares tips to practice Mindful Leadership in any environment and how important it is for founders to take the time to reflect, refine, and realize their vision.