Venture for T.H.E.M. will partner with The DM Firm and the Times Square Alliance to host the inaugural HBCU Pitch Competition in Times Square on June 6 during New York Tech Week. The event runs as part of Activate LIVE!, a public showcase for emerging founders and innovators. Five entrepreneurs connected to historically Black colleges and universities will pitch before a panel of business and technology leaders, aiming to expand visibility and investment opportunities for Black founders and student entrepreneurs. Times Square typically draws more than 300,000 visitors on summer weekends, providing public exposure. Competitors include Peter Iwuh of Morgan State University (Tykoon AI), Daryl Riley Jr. of North Carolina A&T State University (Tendaji), Taylor Davis of Howard University (Troodie), and Carolyn Alston of Bowie State University (Communic8 It!). Judges include executives and leaders from Moët Hennessy, Base 11, the NBA Foundation, and the Milken Institute.
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