uplifting Black Founders.

Building wealth. changing narratives.

welcome

to the black founders table

Where Black entrepreneurs pull up a seat and access real resources to launch, grow, and scale successful businesses. Whether you’re building your first startup or scaling your legacy business, we connect you to funding opportunities, expert service providers, and a powerful network of founders.

Mission

Black Founders Table empowers Black entrepreneurs with strategy, community, and influence to build sustainable and scalable businesses.

VISION

We envision a world where the number of Black businesses that reach sustainable scale in Maryland is proportionate to our population in the state.

The SPREAD

  • Events

    From investor roundtables to founder mixers and workshops, our events are where connection meets opportunity. We bring together Black and Brown founders, funders, and ecosystem leaders to spark insight, access capital, and build a community of support. Stay plugged in because who you build with matters.

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  • Ecosystem Influence

    Black Founders Table actively works to make the ecosystem more effective for Black entrepreneurs. Whether through thought leadership, advocacy, or systems change, we ensure our needs are centered in the programs and policies of organizations designed to grow businesses in Baltimore and in Maryland.

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  • Programs

    The Capacity to Commercialize (C2C) Roundtable is a monthly founder-focused program designed to help Black entrepreneurs move from idea to scale. Each month, six founders are selected to present their ventures to a panel of expert advisors who offer tailored feedback, pinpoint strategic gaps, and connect founders to key resources.

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upcoming events

upcoming events

BFT CO-WORKING DAY

August 15

10:30 AM -5 PM

The Harbor Bank of Maryland Penthouse

25 West Fayette Street

Baltimore, MD

Build. Connect. Unwind.

Every third Friday, join us for BFT Co-Working Days - a full day of focused work, collaboration, and community. Whether you're deep in the hustle or just need space to strategize, Black Founders Table Co-Working Day are your chance to work alongside other Black founders, creatives, and builders who get it.

We bring the vibe—fast Wi-Fi, good coffee, and a space where you can get things done. You bring your laptop, your goals, and your magic.

Then, when the day winds down, stay for Happy Hour—because every founder deserves a toast.

BFT CO-WORKING DAY

September 19

10:30 AM -5 PM

The Harbor Bank of Maryland Penthouse

25 West Fayette Street

Baltimore, MD

Build. Connect. Unwind.

Every third Friday, join us for BFT Co-Working Days - a full day of focused work, collaboration, and community. Whether you're deep in the hustle or just need space to strategize, Black Founders Table Co-Working Day are your chance to work alongside other Black founders, creatives, and builders who get it.

We bring the vibe—fast Wi-Fi, good coffee, and a space where you can get things done. You bring your laptop, your goals, and your magic.

Then, when the day winds down, stay for Happy Hour—because every founder deserves a toast.

around the table

We didn’t wait for a seat at the table…

We built the DAMN table

  • While BFT has been started by Black founders committed to removing race and gender-based disparities in the number of employer firms in Maryland, it always has been and remains open to founders of all races and genders.

    • Businesses focused on scale

    • Maryland-based

    • Entrepreneurs willing to share what they’ve learned with other founders

    • Founders interested in improving the entrepreneurial ecosystem

    • Register as a member and join our email list

    • Participate in at least one community event per quarter

    • Contribute an offering (service) to the community based on your skills/interest

    • Build community with founders and ecosystem contributors

    • Participate in free workshops on topics to grow your business

    • Engage in efforts to improve the entrepreneurial ecosystem

    • Support with the commercialization process

    • Introductions to prospective investors and customers

    • Public recognition and support