Pharrell’s ‘Black Ambition’ Awards .7M To Young Entrepreneurs

Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition awarded over $2.7 million to 30 entrepreneurs at its 2024 Demo Day, supporting Black and Hispanic founders making a real impact in their communities. The grand prize of $1 million went to RedDrop, a company providing period kits to empower young girls. The event also featured mentorship and networking, with industry leaders like Hill Harper, Lisa Price, and Pinky Cole judging pitches from founders in AI, tech, and healthcare.

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The night ended with an exclusive networking party, featuring VIPs and swag from brands like Louis Vuitton and Adidas. With over $265 million in revenue generated by Black Ambition’s network, Pharrell’s organization continues to create meaningful opportunities for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Check out all winners here!

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“I’m so inspired by what the future holds for these talented innovators and business leaders, and the role that Black Ambition will play in getting them to new heights of success – new corporate partnerships, retail opportunities, network building and more, Hearing the stories and seeing their products as they pitched on Demo Day reaffirmed that Black Ambition is needed to create more opportunity and wealth for Black and Brown communities.”

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Source: instagram.com/blackambitionprize