We are beyond excited to reveal the outstanding winners of the 2024 Black Ambition Prize Competition:
-$1M Grand Prize Winner: Dr. Monica Williams, Co-Founder/CEO of RedDrop, a revolutionary brand empowering and educating tweens with thoughtfully designed period kits.
-$250k 2nd Place Winner: Thomas Fields, Founder/CEO of GRIND, inspiring young inner-city kids to explore engineering and technology through cutting-edge sports tech.
-$50k HBCU Grand Prize Winner: Jordyn Weaver, Founder/CEO of Forefront.
-$25k Most Popular Venture Prize Winner: Ericka Chambers, Co-Founder/CEO of Puzzles of Color.
This year, we awarded over $2.7M to 30 visionary founders who are breaking barriers and building the businesses of the future. These entrepreneurs have inspired us with their bold ideas, passion, and resilience, and we cannot wait to see their businesses thrive.
A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed judges — Lisa Price, Pinky Cole, Matt Story, and Erik Moore — for your thoughtful deliberation...
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