uplifting Black Founders.

Building wealth. changing narratives.

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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.

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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.

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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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The gathering

MBE DAy & NiGHT

February 26, 2026

8 AM - 8 PM

Miller Senate Building

11 Blayden St.

Annapolis, MD 21401

MBE Day in Annapolis

Join Black Founders Table for MBE Day in Annapolis, a day of direct engagement with policymakers and leaders shaping the business environment for minority-owned companies. Participants will meet with legislators, attend hearings, and connect with the Legislative Black Caucus while gaining insight into key issues affecting founders and small businesses.

Discussions will focus on legislation and policy updates, state contracting opportunities, capital access, and how founders can effectively influence policy. The day will conclude with networking at MBE Night in Annapolis, beginning at 5 PM, bringing together entrepreneurs, advocates, and decision-makers.

This is an opportunity to learn how policy impacts your business—and to ensure the voice of Black founders is heard where decisions are made.

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around the table

We didn’t wait for a seat at the 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

  • Becoming a member of Black Founders Table means joining a powerful community rooted in mutual support, cultural alignment, and shared ambition. Membership isn’t passive—it’s active, reciprocal, and deeply rooted in connection.

    As a member, we invite you to:

    🌍 Stay Connected
    Join our email list to get first access to events, updates and founder spotlights that reflect you.

    🤝 Show Up for Community
    Participate in at least one event per quarter—whether it’s a co-working day, pitch session, roundtable, or happy hour. Your presence helps build the culture we’re creating.

    🎁 Share What You Know
    Contribute a service, skill, or offering to the community. This could be anything from marketing advice to mindfulness sessions—whatever you’re passionate about. We grow stronger together.

    • Community: Connect with Black and Brown founders and ecosystem allies

    • Workshops: Free expert-led sessions to grow your business

    • Advocacy: Help shape a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem

    • Commercialization: Hands-on support to bring your idea to market

    • Connections: Warm intros to investors, customers, and partners

  • At this time, membership is FREE!

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