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Supporting BGV means supporting the next wave of entrepreneurs (BGV NextGen)
NextGen is about access. ✨ Students at HBCUs are getting real guidance on entrepreneurship. The future is building right now. Link in bio #BGVNextGen #HBCUTok #StudentEntrepreneurs #FounderTok #CommunityOrNothing #FutureBuilders
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BGV Founder & Friends: End of Year Party Recap
We wrapped up the year the best way we know how — in community 💛✨ From dancing and celebrating to connecting with founders, partners, and supporters from the BGV community and beyond, this end-of-year party was all about joy, impact, and looking ahead to what’s next. 🎶 Music 🤝 Community 🎉 Celebration 🚀 Big goals for the year ahead Thank you to everyone who showed up and continues to support under-resourced entrepreneurs. 👉 Learn more about upcoming events, programs, and opportunities: 🔗 Link in description Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more BGV recaps, founder stories, and behind-the-scenes moments. #BGV #CommunityFirst #FounderCelebration #Entrepreneurship #EndOfYearRecap
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BGV Pitch Los Angeles
BGV Pitch LA was NOT quiet. 🔥 #BGVPitchLA #PitchTok #FounderTok #EntrepreneurLife #CommunityOrNothing #SupportFounders
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BGV Pitch NYC Recap
From the BGV community and beyond, NYC came alive with under-resourced entrepreneurs showcasing their innovative ideas, bold visions, and unstoppable energy! 🚀 Watch the highlights from this year’s BGV Pitch NYC, where founders pitched for funding, mentorship, and support to grow their businesses. From inspiring presentations to networking moments and community celebration, this recap captures it all! About BGV: BGV supports under-resourced entrepreneurs, providing access to funding, mentorship, and a community that celebrates bold ideas and innovative ventures. Join us as we empower the next generation of founders! Like, comment, and subscribe to follow along for more pitch events and founder highlights! #bgvpitch #PitchNYC #Entrepreneurship #WomenFounders #StartupCommunity
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BGV's End of Year Giving Campaign
Your end-of-year gift = real change. Give today at blackgirlventures.org/donate 💜 #BGV #GivingSeason
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BGV Founders & Friends NYC: End Of Year Party
NYC, you understood the assignment. 🗽✨ BGV’s End of Year Party = big energy, big love, big community. #BGV #NYC #YearEndRecap #FounderCommunity
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BGV Night Brunch Los Angeles Recap
LA, thank you! ✨ Our BGV Meet & Greet Night Brunch was full of joy, connection, and community. From founders to supporters, everyone came ready to build and uplift. Watch the recap to relive the energy, and stay tuned for more BGV moments coming your way. 📺 Watch now & don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell! 🔔 BGV is a nonprofit dedicated to helping under-resourced women and HBCU students get capital, capacity, and community for their businesses through multiple programs. For more information about BGV and our different programs, visit our website at www.blackgirlventures.org Follow BGV: Instagram: @blackgirlventures FB: BGV TikTok: @blackgirlventures #BlackGirlVentures #Founders #Entrepreneurship #StartupCommunity #CommunityOrNothing
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Come with us! We’re learning AI from Nicky Saunders on Dec 10 & it’s about to LEVEL UP your business
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Season 7 | BGV LA Pitch Competition | Amber Stanford of Ambeezy's Organic
Amber Stanford is the Founder of Ambeezy's Organic Vote for your favorite pitch by visiting www.raisify.co. -Select BGV LA Pitch Competition -Enter the donation for the pitches you loved. -Don’t forget to leave feedback and/or hype comments for our founders. Your donation keeps underresourced entrepreneurs in business. BGV Pitch is the largest pitch competition for under-resourced entrepreneurs, we combine the premise of Shark Tank and Kickstarter to give you an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneur’s journey. You are changing the world with BGV. For more information on BGV visit www.blackgirlventures.org
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Season 7 | BGV LA Pitch Competition | Ashlee Turner of The Pocket Panty
Ashlee Turner is the Founder of The Pocket Panty Vote for your favorite pitch by visiting www.raisify.co. -Select BGV LA Pitch Competition -Enter the donation for the pitches you loved. -Don’t forget to leave feedback and/or hype comments for our founders. Your donation keeps underresourced entrepreneurs in business. BGV Pitch is the largest pitch competition for under-resourced entrepreneurs, we combine the premise of Shark Tank and Kickstarter to give you an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneur’s journey. You are changing the world with BGV. For more information on BGV visit www.blackgirlventures.org
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Season 7 | BGV LA Pitch Competition | Nikki Ball of Shush Lingerie
Nikki Ball is the Founder of Shush Lingerie Vote for your favorite pitch by visiting www.raisify.co. -Select BGV LA Pitch Competition -Enter the donation for the pitches you loved. -Don’t forget to leave feedback and/or hype comments for our founders. Your donation keeps underresourced entrepreneurs in business. BGV Pitch is the largest pitch competition for under-resourced entrepreneurs, we combine the premise of Shark Tank and Kickstarter to give you an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneur’s journey. You are changing the world with BGV. For more information on BGV visit www.blackgirlventures.org
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Season 7 | BGV LA Pitch Competition | A’Kia Benbo of HoneyQween Juice Bar
A’Kia Benbo is the Founder of HoneyQween Juice Bar Vote for your favorite pitch by visiting www.raisify.co. -Select BGV LA Pitch Competition -Enter the donation for the pitches you loved. -Don’t forget to leave feedback and/or hype comments for our founders. Your donation keeps underresourced entrepreneurs in business. BGV Pitch is the largest pitch competition for under-resourced entrepreneurs, we combine the premise of Shark Tank and Kickstarter to give you an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneur’s journey. You are changing the world with BGV. For more information on BGV visit www.blackgirlventures.org
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Season 7 | BGV LA Pitch Competition | Gabriella Layne of Content & Chill
Gabriella Layne is the Founder of Content & Chill Vote for your favorite pitch by visiting www.raisify.co. -Select BGV LA Pitch Competition -Enter the donation for the pitches you loved. -Don’t forget to leave feedback and/or hype comments for our founders. Your donation keeps underresourced entrepreneurs in business. BGV Pitch is the largest pitch competition for under-resourced entrepreneurs, we combine the premise of Shark Tank and Kickstarter to give you an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneur’s journey. You are changing the world with BGV. For more information on BGV visit www.blackgirlventures.org
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Season 7 | BGV LA Pitch Competition | Kristian Franklin of Angelic Organics
Kristian Franklin is the Founder of Angelic Organics Vote for your favorite pitch by visiting www.raisify.co. -Select BGV LA Pitch Competition -Enter the donation for the pitches you loved. -Don’t forget to leave feedback and/or hype comments for our founders. Your donation keeps underresourced entrepreneurs in business. BGV Pitch is the largest pitch competition for under-resourced entrepreneurs, we combine the premise of Shark Tank and Kickstarter to give you an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneur’s journey. You are changing the world with BGV. For more information on BGV visit www.blackgirlventures.org
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Season 7 | BGV LA Pitch Competition | Nijeria Thompson of TAP Candle Company
Nijeria Thompson is the Founder of TAP Candle Company Vote for your favorite pitch by visiting www.raisify.co. -Select BGV LA Pitch Competition -Enter the donation for the pitches you loved. -Don’t forget to leave feedback and/or hype comments for our founders. Your donation keeps underresourced entrepreneurs in business. BGV Pitch is the largest pitch competition for under-resourced entrepreneurs, we combine the premise of Shark Tank and Kickstarter to give you an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneur’s journey. You are changing the world with BGV. For more information on BGV visit www.blackgirlventures.org
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BGV Pull Up & Pitch Detroit 2025 Official Recap
Detroit made HISTORY.Our latest BGV Pull Up & Pitch brought out a record-breaking 106 pitches, the highest number we’ve ever seen at one event. This recap captures the energy, the courage, and the community that filled the room. To every founder who showed up:Thank you for stepping forward, for sharing your story, and for reminding us why #CommunityOrNothing is a movement. 📺 Watch now & don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell! 🔔 BGV is a nonprofit dedicated to helping under-resourced women and HBCU students get capital, capacity, and community for their businesses through multiple programs. For more information about BGV and our different programs, visit our website at www.blackgirlventures.org Follow BGV: Instagram: @blackgirlventures FB: BGV TikTok: @blackgirlventures #BGVPullUpNPitch #BlackGirlVentures #Founders #Entrepreneurship #StartupCommunity #CommunityOrNothing
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Season 7 | BGV NYC Pitch Competition | Tammeca Rochester of Harlem Cycle
Tammeca Rochester is the Founder of Harlem Cycle Vote for your favorite pitch by visiting www.raisify.co. -Select BGV NYC Pitch Competition -Enter the donation for the pitches you loved. -Don’t forget to leave feedback and/or hype comments for our founders. Your donation keeps underresourced entrepreneurs in business. BGV Pitch is the largest pitch competition for under-resourced entrepreneurs, we combine the premise of Shark Tank and Kickstarter to give you an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneur’s journey. You are changing the world with BGV. For more information on BGV visit www.blackgirlventures.org
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Season 7 | BGV NYC Pitch Competition | Diva Green
Diva Green is the Founder of I Got Your Black Vote for your favorite pitch by visiting www.raisify.co. -Select BGV NYC Pitch Competition -Enter the donation for the pitches you loved. -Don’t forget to leave feedback and/or hype comments for our founders. Your donation keeps underresourced entrepreneurs in business. BGV Pitch is the largest pitch competition for under-resourced entrepreneurs, we combine the premise of Shark Tank and Kickstarter to give you an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneur’s journey. You are changing the world with BGV. For more information on BGV visit www.blackgirlventures.org
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Season 7 | BGV NYC Pitch Competition | Sam Ishage of MarkitIt
Sam Ishage is the Founder of MarkitIt Vote for your favorite pitch by visiting www.raisify.co. -Select BGV NYC Pitch Competition -Enter the donation for the pitches you loved. -Don’t forget to leave feedback and/or hype comments for our founders. Your donation keeps underresourced entrepreneurs in business. BGV Pitch is the largest pitch competition for under-resourced entrepreneurs, we combine the premise of Shark Tank and Kickstarter to give you an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneur’s journey. You are changing the world with BGV. For more information on BGV visit www.blackgirlventures.org
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Season 7 | BGV NYC Pitch Competition | Sade Parham of Blue Water Girls
Sade Parham is the Founder of Blue Water Girls Vote for your favorite pitch by visiting www.raisify.co. -Select BGV NYC Pitch Competition -Enter the donation for the pitches you loved. -Don’t forget to leave feedback and/or hype comments for our founders. Your donation keeps underresourced entrepreneurs in business. BGV Pitch is the largest pitch competition for under-resourced entrepreneurs, we combine the premise of Shark Tank and Kickstarter to give you an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneur’s journey. You are changing the world with BGV. For more information on BGV visit www.blackgirlventures.org
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Season 7 | BGV NYC Pitch Competition | Ylorie Taylor of BrownGirlMarketing (HUE Affair)
Ylorie Taylor is the Founder of BrownGirlMarketing (HUE Affair) Vote for your favorite pitch by visiting www.raisify.co. -Select BGV NYC Pitch Competition -Enter the donation for the pitches you loved. -Don’t forget to leave feedback and/or hype comments for our founders. Your donation keeps underresourced entrepreneurs in business. BGV Pitch is the largest pitch competition for under-resourced entrepreneurs, we combine the premise of Shark Tank and Kickstarter to give you an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneur’s journey. You are changing the world with BGV. For more information on BGV visit www.blackgirlventures.org
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Season 7 | BGV NYC Pitch Competition | Cindy McField-Asamoah of The Boys’ Room
Cindy McField-Asamoah is the Founder of The Boys’ Room Vote for your favorite pitch by visiting www.raisify.co. -Select BGV NYC Pitch Competition -Enter the donation for the pitches you loved. -Don’t forget to leave feedback and/or hype comments for our founders. Your donation keeps underresourced entrepreneurs in business. BGV Pitch is the largest pitch competition for under-resourced entrepreneurs, we combine the premise of Shark Tank and Kickstarter to give you an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneur’s journey. You are changing the world with BGV. For more information on BGV visit www.blackgirlventures.org
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Why You Should Attend BGV Pitch
This is why you should never miss a BGV PItch!
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Why You Should Attend BGV Pitch
This is reason 18473629 why you should never skip BGV Pitch!
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