Night of a Thousand Pitches: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Through the Virtual Stage

BGV, in partnership with TikTok, is proud to announce a first-of-its-kind event, the Night of a Thousand Pitches, in honor of Women's History Month. 

This exclusive "one-night-only" experience brings together BGV Alumni & Founders across seven vibrant cities: Chicago, Washington, D.C., Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia.

This HERStoric event celebrates the power of women's voices in entrepreneurship and fosters connections on a global scale. BGV is inviting women worldwide to participate in the BGV Virtual Pitch.

This interactive experience allows you to pitch your business ideas on the largest (virtual) pitch stage - TikTok - for a chance to win grants, prizes, and invaluable marketing exposure.

The BGV Virtual Pitch is more than just a competition; it's an immersive activation. It invites you to move beyond being a spectator, empowering you to participate and become part of the vibrant BGV community. Through the power of TikTok's reach and capabilities, this virtual stage unifies women from all walks of life, fostering a shared passion for entrepreneurship, empowerment, and authenticity.

Here's what you can expect:

• Elevate & Awareness: Celebrate Women's History Month by showcasing the achievements and potential of female entrepreneurs.

• Community Engagement: Connect with BGV Alumni and founders across the globe, fostering collaboration and a sense of unity.

• Storytelling + Content Creation: Share your ideas and inspire others by pitching your business idea on TikTok.

• Recognition: BGV Alumni will provide valuable feedback and visibility to virtual pitch participants, jumpstarting their entrepreneurial journeys.

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The event culminates in a night of celebration:

• Founders will deliver their 60-second pitches and share their visions and passions with a captivated audience.

• Guests will foster connections and spark conversations that lead to further collaboration.

• The top 5 pitch finalists will be presented, and guests can vote for their favorite idea.

• The essence of the night - the entrepreneurial journeys, insights, and aspirations - will be captured through storytelling for further content creation on TikTok.

Join us as we connect like-minded founders, mentors, and potential partners, fostering relationships that open new doors and strengthen the ties with the BGV community. Be a part of the Night of a Thousand Pitches and help us rewrite the narrative of what Black and Brown women entrepreneurs can achieve!

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