Thursday, October 29, 2026 5:00 - 9:00 PM ET
Founder Showcase & Pitch Competition
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USBC Innovation Campus - Berhta Studios 1900 W Place Northeast, Washington, D.C. 20018
Founder Showcase & Pitch Competition
Founder Showcase & Pitch Competition
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Thursday, October 29, 2026 5:00 - 9:00 PM ET
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USBC Innovation Campus - Berhta Studios 1900 W Place Northeast, Washington, D.C. 20018
An Evening of Vision, Grit & Growth
An Evening of Vision, Grit & Growth
Connect, learn and grow. Come celebrate the founders, watch the live pitch, and
connect with a community building the future of Black enterprise.
An Evening of Vision, Grit & Growth
An Evening of Vision, Grit & Growth
Connect, learn and grow. Come celebrate the founders, watch the live pitch, and
connect with a community building the future of Black enterprise.
ON THE MAIN STAGE
ON THE MAIN STAGE
The Entrepreneur Prize
The Entrepreneur Prize
$100,000
$100,000
Finalists compete live for a share of a $100,000 non-equity grant prize, awarded to the businesses that best demonstrate readiness to scale.
ON THE MAIN STAGE
ON THE MAIN STAGE
The Entrepreneur Prize
The Entrepreneur Prize
$100,000
$100,000
Finalists compete live for a share of a $100,000 non-equity grant prize, awarded to the businesses that best demonstrate readiness to scale.
RUN OF SHOW
RUN OF SHOW
Evening Agenda
Evening Agenda
A tentative flow for the evening. Final schedule shared with registered guests.
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Doors Open & Marketplace Showcase
Doors Open & Marketplace Showcase
Guest arrival, networking, and product interaction.
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6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Welcome & Program
Welcome & Program
Guest arrival, networking, and product interaction.
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6:30 PM
6:30 PM
Live Pitch Competition
Live Pitch Competition
5 finalist pitches 5-min pitch + 7-min Q&A each.
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8:00 PM
8:00 PM
Pitch Competition Winner Announcements
Pitch Competition Winner Announcements
Announcing pitch winners and presenting awards.
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8:25 PM
8:25 PM
Special Awards & Closing Remarks
Special Awards & Closing Remarks
Presenting special awards and closing remarks.
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8:45 PM
8:45 PM
Networking Reception
Networking Reception
Closing celebration and community networking.
RUN OF SHOW
RUN OF SHOW
Evening Agenda
Evening Agenda
A tentative flow for the evening. Final schedule shared with registered guests.
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Doors Open & Marketplace Showcase
Doors Open & Marketplace Showcase
Guest arrival, networking, and product interaction.
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6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Welcome & Program
Welcome & Program
Guest arrival, networking, and product interaction.
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6:30 PM
6:30 PM
Live Pitch Competition
Live Pitch Competition
5 finalist pitches 5-min pitch + 7-min Q&A each.
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8:00 PM
8:00 PM
Pitch Competition Winner Announcements
Pitch Competition Winner Announcements
Announcing pitch winners and presenting awards.
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8:25 PM
8:25 PM
Special Awards & Closing Remarks
Special Awards & Closing Remarks
Presenting special awards and closing remarks.
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8:45 PM
8:45 PM
Networking Reception
Networking Reception
Closing celebration and community networking.
GETTING THERE
GETTING THERE
Location & Details
Location & Details
Connect, learn and grow. Come celebrate the founders, watch the live pitch, and connect with a community building the future of Black enterprise.
GETTING THERE
GETTING THERE
Location & Details
Location & Details
Connect, learn and grow. Come celebrate the founders, watch the live pitch, and connect with a community building the future of Black enterprise.
Be in the Room Where It Happens.
Be in the Room Where It Happens.
Seats are limited. Reserve your spot for the USBC 360° Founder Showcase & Pitch Competition.
Be in the Room Where It Happens.
Be in the Room Where It Happens.
Seats are limited. Reserve your spot for the USBC 360° Founder Showcase & Pitch Competition.
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