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ICYMI: BGV's First Graduating Class Of Change Agents
These change agents dare to lead. They have the tenacity to take on multiple challenges and the creativity to make a difference. These...
Frantzces Lys
Jul 12, 20214 min read
Meet The Winners of The Pull Up & Pitch Competition DC
Lia Lee - 1st Place Winner Lia Lee is the Founder of UNLIT™, an all-natural, delicious vegan, hangover recovery beverage line that uses...
Frantzces Lys
Jul 8, 20211 min read
Nike Pitch Winner Kayla Castañeda: Breaking Cultural Barriers With Agua Bonita
"The reason why it was most important to create Agua Bonita was to see more of ourselves reflected on the shelves...Creating Agua Bonita...
Frantzces Lys
Jun 27, 202110 min read
Uplifting Black Entrepreneurs: Behind Khadijah Robinson’s Acquisition by Diddy’s Shop Circulate
Black Girl Ventures is thrilled to announce that BGV alumni Khadijah Robinson, Founder of the premier online marketplace for Black-owned...
Frantzces Lys
Jun 22, 20215 min read
Juneteenth Celebration: Why Black Businesses (Still) Need Financial Support
Juneteenth is a celebration that takes place on June 19th, signifying the Black liberation movement. On June 19th, 1865, approximately...
Frantzces Lys
Jun 18, 20212 min read
Here's A Comprehensive List Of The Best (FREE) Entrepreneur Courses Out There
Starting an entrepreneurship journey is exciting as well as daunting. You have big ideas, and you know in your heart that you want to...
Frantzces Lys
Jun 17, 202115 min read
20 Queer Businesses To Support Beyond Pride Month
June is officially Pride Month. With it comes nationwide celebrations, parades, festivals, things we didn't know, and support for queer...
Frantzces Lys
Jun 7, 20216 min read
Meet The Winners Of The Equilibria Pitch Competition
Kelley Williams - 1st Place Winner Kelley Williams is the Founder of Curasalve. Her daughter suffered from a persistent diaper rash that...
Frantzces Lys
Jun 3, 20212 min read
Whitney Osei-Akintaju of Ethnic District: Changing The Stigma Of African Brands
Whitney Osei-Akintaju was looking to solve a personal issue. Despite living in one of the most heavily African populated neighborhoods...
Frantzces Lys
May 27, 202111 min read
A Crash Course To Market Research (With Proven Methods)
If you want to gain a real understanding of your users, start by conducting user research. Conducting market research isn't sexy, but...
Frantzces Lys
May 26, 20214 min read
4 Things to Look for When Recruiting Board Members for Your Nonprofit
Being a nonprofit board member takes time, commitment, and personal resources. Because of this, the qualities of the board members should...
Frantzces Lys
May 25, 20213 min read
Meet The Winners Of Afrosheen Pitch Competition
Camille Heard - 1st Place Winner Camille Heard is the Founder of FELOH (For Everyone's Love Of Hair). Her natural hair journey inspired...
Frantzces Lys
May 20, 20212 min read
9 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Will Benefit From Seeing A Therapist
There is no denying that owning a business of any kind comes with tremendous benefits. The ability to set your schedule, provide for you...
Frantzces Lys
May 19, 20217 min read
Meet The Winners Of The BGV Miami Pitch Competition
Sherronda Daye - 1st Place Winner Sherronda Daye is the founder of Sweet Jalane's, The Sweet Exchange Miami, and Defense Tea. She's a...
Frantzces Lys
May 18, 20212 min read
15 Mental Health Resources You Can Access Now
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming, even with a referral from your doctor. The options seem endless when you type “finding a...
Frantzces Lys
May 11, 20214 min read
Mompreneurs Reveal Their Secret Sauce For Success
While running a small business and being a mom is very rewarding, balancing it can be challenging. Being a mompreneur takes a special...
Frantzces Lys
May 9, 202114 min read
The Art Of The Pitch: 13 Tips From BGV Pitch Competition Winners
Black Girl Ventures wants to ensure that you're ready to secure the bag in honor of small business week. The art of the pitch is crucial...
Frantzces Lys
May 5, 20217 min read
Meet The Winners Of The BGV x Manifestation Babe Pitch Competition
Rachel Topping - 1st Place Winner Nappy Head Club Fed up with the lack of representation of 4c hair Rachel Topping and her sister...
Frantzces Lys
May 4, 20213 min read
ICYMI: The First-Ever Nike x BGV Pitch Competition Recap
In case you missed it, we hosted the first-ever BGV x Nike Pitch competition for Black and Brown women entrepreneurs. BGV believes the...
Frantzces Lys
Apr 30, 20217 min read
12 (FREE) Online Certification Courses To Up-Level Your Business Skills
As a small business owner, you often need to understand various aspects of your business as you build it. Certifications can be a great...
Frantzces Lys
Apr 22, 20213 min read
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