pitch: A Competition for Black Student-Founders (Day 2)

Duke University and North Carolina Central University are excited to invite student-founders and recent alumni to an exciting opportunity to meet Black founders, connect with motivated investors, and win cash prizes.

Make plans now to join us on April 8-9, 2021 for pitch: A competition for Black student-founders, an event that is intentionally designed to help reduce the barriers and friction to connecting with investors and experts. During pitch, student-founders and recent alumni from across the US will have the opportunity to showcase their businesses to investors who are committed to investing in Black founders and Black-led high-growth businesses.

Agenda for Day 2

12:30pm - 1:30pm Finalist Video Livestream
1:30pm - 2:30pm Fireside Chat with Fay Horwitt, Karen LeVert, Dan Roselli, and Rodney Sampson. Moderated by Stephen Fusi, Managing Director, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Duke University's Fuqua School of Business
2:30pm - 2:35pm Closing Remarks from Dean Anthony C. Nelson, North Carolina Central University School of Business
2:35pm - 3:00pm Announcement of Winners