This Week’s Top Founder Tools, Grants & Events 🚀💡
Black Women Talk Tech
The #1 Conference for Black Women Tech Founders & Technologists!
Hey BWTT Fam! 💗 Couldn’t make it to Roadmap to Billions NYC? No worries—the full replay is now live.
We’re also dropping a powerful founder gem from OpenAI, new job leads from Costco, top grants + fellowships, and can't-miss tech events from NYC to SF. Let’s get into it.👇
Missed Roadmap to Billions NYC? We've got you.
Catch every insight-packed session from this year’s conference with the official replay—now available on demand. From game-changing panels to AI-driven strategies and hands-on workshops, relive the moments that moved hundreds of Black women founders forward. Bonus: get access to exclusive speaker materials and actionable resources.
All for just $99. Learn, grow, and level up—on your time
FOUNDER GEM OF THE WEEK 💎
Unlock the power of AI with OpenAI Academy—a free, self-paced learning hub that teaches you how to apply AI tools to real-world problems. Perfect for founders looking to streamline tasks, boost productivity, and innovate faster.
BWTT JOBS BOARD
Level up with new career opportunities
Whether you're entering tech or ready for your next big move, the BWTT Job Board features companies hiring across engineering, product, sales, finance, and more.
Explore featured roles from Costco below—and tap into the full list of openings! 👇
Software Engineer - IT Sustainability
Solution Architect - Merch Fresh Foods
Solutions Architect - IT Global Sustainability
SEIZE THESE OPPORTUNITIES
Cartier Women's Initiative
The Cartier Women's Initiative Regional Awards offer grants up to $100K to women-led, impact-driven businesses across nine global regions. Winners also receive a year-long fellowship with executive coaching, media exposure, and access to a global network. Apply by June 24, 2025.
Honeycomb Celebration Grant
Apply for the $2.5K Honeycomb Celebration Grant to fund your next big step—whether it's launching, marketing, or growing sustainably. Open to entrepreneurs across all industries. Apply by June 27, 2025; winner announced July 11!
The Emerging Founder School
An 8-week, no-cost fellowship for underestimated student founders. Validate your idea, sharpen your investor pitch, and access a powerful network of mentors and angels. Get investor-ready with Hustle Fund’s expert-led sessions and lifetime pitching access. Apply by June 28, 2025.
Global Good Fund Fellowship
The Global Good Fund Fellowship is a 12-month, hybrid leadership program for social entrepreneurs worldwide. Fellows receive executive coaching, C‑suite mentorship, a $10,000 leadership grant, global networking, and a spring summit. Apply by June 30, 2025.
CO—100 America's Top 100 Small Businesses
Apply for the U.S. Chamber’s CO—100 awards to be recognized as one of America’s top small businesses. Honorees gain national exposure, a $2K–$25K prize, a year-long Chamber membership, and VIP networking. Apply by July 7, 2025.
Small Business Hero Program
Nominate a small business making a difference for a chance to win a $20K grant and exclusive growth resources. Celebrate entrepreneurs showing courage, grit, and impact in your community. Nominations closes on August 14, 2025.
EVENTS & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
2025 HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit
🗓 Date: June 19-21, 2025 📍 Location: Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC
Join the 2025 HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit for three dynamic days of panels, keynotes, pitch competitions, networking, and hands-on workshops designed to empower Black entrepreneurs, connect ecosystems, and celebrate innovation within HBCU communities.
Deep Tech Week San Francisco
🗓 Date: June 22–27, 2025 📍 Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Deep Tech Week SF, a free, week‑long celebration of breakthrough hardware, biotech, robotics, energy, and more. Expect panels, demos, parties, and a “Burning Man meets tech” vibe as founders, investors, and scientists gather to imagine tomorrow—today.
The Pre-Launch Playbook
🗓 Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 📍 Location: Online
Get the tools to build buzz and generate revenue before launch at Mogul Millennial’s hands-on workshop. Learn how to validate your idea, grow your audience, and turn digital offers into sales—plus get a free Stan trial to apply everything in real time.
Fundraising Strategy & Storytelling
🗓 Date: June 25-26, 2025 📍 Location: New York, NY
Master your fundraising strategy and pitch with this 2-day hands-on workshop for early-stage founders in NYC. Get live feedback from top VCs and operators, refine your deck, and build investor-ready confidence through storytelling, real-time pitch reviews, and high-impact networking.
Winning: The Secret is in the I.N.C.H.E.S. – A Leadership Edge in Agile Environments
🗓 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025 📍 Location: Online
Discover how small, intentional actions can drive big impact in agile work environments. In this Fueled for Impact session, leadership expert Karen Yeates shares her I.N.C.H.E.S.™ framework to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose—even under pressure.
Responsible AI Symposium
🗓 Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 📍 Location: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.
Join AI LA’s 8th annual Responsible AI Symposium for thought-provoking talks on the future of work and responsible AI. Hear from leaders at Google, Tala, and more as they explore how companies are rethinking talent, governance, and equity in an AI-driven workplace.
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