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 · Business Journalism
VIEW PROFILE →Dominique B. Fluker
Journalist, editorial strategist and content marketer covering leadership, careers, entrepreneurship and culture. She publishes reporting and interviews for Forbes and other business and lifestyle outlets.
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 →01Creative Economy
Imani Ellis
Founder of CultureCon and CultureCon Collective. She creates resources, events and professional-development content that help Black and Brown creatives build community, careers and businesses.
02Real Estate Investing
Kris Haskins
Real-estate investor, educator and owner of Block Builders. He creates practical content about wholesaling, rehabbing, financing and building property-based income.
03Venture Capital
Arlan Hamilton
Founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, author and investor focused on expanding capital access for underestimated founders. Her work combines venture investing, founder education and wealth-building advocacy.
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The questions
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