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.
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TODAY'S BBD500 SPOTLIGHT · Black Business Development
VIEW PROFILE →Nikki Porcher
Economic and labor strategist and founder of Buy From a Black Woman. She builds funding, retail-access, education and advocacy infrastructure that helps Black women entrepreneurs grow.
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EXPLORE THE BBD500 →01Venture Capital
Nnamdi Okike
Co-founder and managing partner of 645 Ventures. He publishes about early-stage investing, firm building, portfolio support and helping technology founders scale.
02Financial Planning
Malcolm Ethridge
Certified financial planner, managing partner, author, podcast host and CNBC contributor. He advises high earners on retirement, investments, taxes, equity compensation and executive benefits.
03Investment & Enterprise
Magic Johnson
Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, investor and entrepreneur whose portfolio has included entertainment, food service, real estate, sports and community development.
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