GRIND: Transforming Sports and Tech as Black Ambition’s 2024 Second Place Prize Winner! What if sports could be the bridge into tech for underserved communities? GRIND, the 2024 Black Ambition second place Prize Winner, is revolutionizing the game with the world’s first smart sports equipment ecosystem—starting with their groundbreaking portable basketball rebounding machine. 🌟 Founded by Thomas Fields—a Hooper turned mechanical engineer at just 19. GRIND was born out of resilience: 4 ACL surgeries, no access to expensive shooting machines, and a vision to make high-quality training accessible for all. With a bold mission to funnel 10 million kids into STEM careers by 2030, GRIND is more than a sports brand—it’s a movement to connect athletics, technology, and opportunity for the other 99%. This is the future of innovation. This is Black Ambition. 🚀 #BlackAmbition #GRIND #STEM #SportsTech #Innovation #ChangingTheGame