Grants, prizes and pitch competitions can help founders access capital, but the rules may include scoring criteria, publicity terms, confidentiality limits, legal waivers or financing structures that deserve close review.
CAPITAL · TODAY
TODAY'S BBD500 SPOTLIGHT · Workplace
VIEW PROFILE →Minda Harts
Author, speaker and workplace consultant focused on trust, communication and equity at work. Her content helps leaders and professionals build healthier workplace relationships.
MORE FROM THE BBD500More people
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The BBD500 is Black Biz Daily's curated stage for Black founders, executives, investors, educators, authors, consultants, creators and business authorities whose work deserves to be seen. It is not a popularity ranking; it recognizes useful authority, demonstrated impact and sustained contribution.
EXPLORE THE BBD500 →01Retail Entrepreneurship
Jennifer Jasper
Founder of God Ain’t Petty, But I Am, an entrepreneur who built a faith-and-humor apparel concept into a retail and ecommerce brand while sharing lessons about merchandising and marketing.
02Career & Business Coaching
Lisa Ealy
Executive coach, career strategist and AI consultant. She helps experienced professionals and women entrepreneurs navigate transitions, improve leadership and use technology profitably.
03Leadership & Finance
Carla Harris
Banking executive, author, speaker and leadership adviser. She shares practical guidance on performance, sponsorship, authenticity, influence and navigating consequential career and business decisions.
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