Pharrell Williams Brings Black Ambition’s 5th Annual Demo Day to Miami in 2025 -

Miami will become the center of entrepreneurial energy on November 14 and 15, 2025, as Pharrell Williams and Black Ambition return with the 5th Annual Black Ambition Demo Day, followed by the Black Ambition Founders Forum. The two day experience will take place at The Sacred Space Miami in the Wynwood district.

Supported by partners Visa, Louis Vuitton, Lennar Foundation, and Adidas, the event will unite innovators, investors, cultural icons, and top founders from across the country. It gives a stage to breakthrough talent that has often been overlooked or underfunded.

Pharrell summed up the mission clearly. “There is so much brilliance that never gets seen. So many ideas that could change the world if they just had a chance. We built Black Ambition to make sure talent does not stop at potential. It deserves to be seen, funded, and believed in.”

The Prize Fueling Change

This year’s Black Ambition Prize drew nearly 2,500 applications from entrepreneurs nationwide. Twenty five finalists will share more than $1 million in funding including:

• 5 HBCU Pre Accelerator winners receiving 20,000 dollars each
• 19 national finalists receiving 50,000 dollars each
• 1 top prize winner receiving 100,000 dollars
• A 25,000 dollar People’s Choice Award announced live on stage

Six standout founders will also showcase their companies and the disruptive ideas positioned to scale rapidly.

Black Ambition CEO Felecia Hatcher emphasized that access is the key to progress. “Five years proves that our impact is real, but the future demands more. More scale. More courage. More investment in founders who are rewriting what is possible.”

Day One: Demo Day

Friday, November 14, 2025
Hosted by comedian Jay Pharoah

Attendees can expect a full night of:

• High energy founder showcases
• Alumni success spotlights
• A fireside chat between Pharrell Williams and Mellody Hobson, President and Co CEO of Ariel Investments
• A networking reception with investors and industry leaders
• A live auction experience

Day Two: Founders Forum

Saturday, November 15, 2025

The second day creates a space for deeper connection and strategy. It will feature:

• “Access. Ownership. Impact.” keynote sessions
• A fireside chat with Steve Stoute, CEO of UnitedMasters, moderated by Felecia Hatcher
• Masterclasses that unlock practical growth strategies
• A strong push for founder storytelling and community building
• On ramps for local entrepreneurs in Miami to get involved

A Movement Reshaping Opportunity

Since launching in 2020, Black Ambition has:

• Supported more than 25,000 entrepreneurs through content and programming
• Provided mentorship to over 1,175 founders through its accelerator
• Awarded millions in funding to more than 155 startups nationwide
• Reimagined wealth building through ownership in underrepresented communities

This two day event shows what happens when ambition is met with access. Talent gains resources. Diversity leads innovation. Ownership builds legacy.