Our first Black Women Startup Bootcamp; a powerful 3-day online experience that brought together brilliant minds, bold ideas, and unstoppable energy took place from February 21st to 23rd, 2025
With participants joining from Africa, Europe, and the USA, this virtual bootcamp provided a space for Black women and aspiring founders to connect, learn, collaborate, and pitch their entrepreneurial visions.
The mentorship, the energy, the collaboration… absolutely unforgettable.”
From the participants
“I came with an idea. I left empowered, ready to move forward, and with clear steps moving forward!
Over the course of the weekend, attendees participated in:
🌐 Networking Sessions
🎤 Live Pitches & Team Formation
🧠 Workshops Led by Industry Experts
🤝 1:1 Mentorship with Experienced Founders & Investors
💡 Hands-On Team Collaboration and Final Pitch Presentations
From workshops and hands-on mentorship to networking, team-building, and pitch opportunities, BWSB provides the tools, guidance, and community support to help individuals launch with confidence. It’s a transformative space where Black women come together to build, lead, and thrive, turning ambition into action and ideas into impact.
Congratulations to Our Winning Teams
After an exciting final pitch round judged by leading women in entrepreneurship, we celebrated the success of three standout teams:
- 🥇 The Nurse Rebirth (Founder: Kerie-Ann Lawrence) – A wellness hub focused on reducing nurse burnout.
- 🥈 Freebeans (Founder: Olive Wanjiru) – A smart shopping companion promoting healthy, budget-conscious choices.
- 🥉 GIG Properties (Founder: Akua Appiah-Lindberg) – Innovative, inclusive housing solutions for underrepresented communities.
Looking Ahead
BWSB 2025 marked the beginning of a powerful movement. We’re here to help Black women launch, grow, and scale their ideas into sustainable, impactful businesses.
Stay tuned for more events, community sessions, and bootcamps. Join our mailing list, follow us on social media, and be the first to know what’s next.
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