Black Founders

What is Black Founders?

Black Founders is a venture capital firm focused on empowering black entrepreneurs in the technology sector.

Their mission is to increase the number of successful black entrepreneurs by creating an ecosystem that stimulates tech entrepreneurship and fosters economic growth. To achieve this, Black Founders develops global programs that equip entrepreneurs with necessary tools, inspire innovation, and enable the sharing of resources.

Among their initiatives are networking and educational events held in cities such as San Francisco, Atlanta, New York, and Austin, providing a space for entrepreneurs and members of the tech community to connect. These events present opportunities for attendees to possibly meet future co-founders or investors.

Additionally, Black Founders organizes HBCU Hackathons, weekend-long events that encourage students from historically black colleges and universities to hone their coding skills, collaborate on app and web software development, and network with tech companies looking to fill open positions.

These hackathons are designed to be inclusive and welcome students from all majors, with no prior programming experience required.

The firm also hosts the 'Ideas Are Worthless' conference, which aims to connect, educate, and inspire entrepreneurs toward execution. The conference features a diverse group of panelists, including high-profile investors, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and engineers, who offer insights on launching, building, and running a startup.

Black Founders emphasizes the importance of community engagement and believes that successful black entrepreneurs can change their world. Their programs are supported by sponsors and partners, which are vital to their mission. The organization's team comprises dedicated entrepreneurs, community organizers, and professionals from various backgrounds, including tech, law, and civic innovation.