Mid July BFVC Updates: Free Founder Consultant Webinar, Edtech Founder Spotlight, and more!

Hi Everyone!

Hope you’re all thriving ✨ — I’m super excited to bring you this issue with some big updates:
✅ Details on our first-ever webinar
✅ Our first in-person event (!)
✅ A spotlight on one of our incredible founders

Let’s dive in!

 Upcoming Webinar: Perfecting Your Pitch Deck

Mark your calendars: August 13th at 7PM ET!
Join us for BFVC’s very first webinar featuring special guest Jean K. Brune — startup advisor, operator, and all-around pitch deck expert.

💡 Why you should come:
Jean will share actionable tips on how to build pitch decks that actually land meetings and inspire investor confidence. This is your chance to learn from someone who’s scaled a startup from bootstrapped beginnings to becoming North America’s largest shared housing platform.

A little about Jean:
➡️ Early hire & key operator at PadSplit
➡️ Former Head of Investor Relations, Growth Ops, and more
➡️ Now advising early-stage founders on GTM strategy, customer discovery & user acquisition

✨ It’s free, it’s practical, and he’s ready to answer your questions.

Save your spot here !

 First In-Person Event ⭐ !

You heard right — our first IRL event is happening September 19th in FiDi! (Yes, an event that’s not in Brooklyn! 😃)
More details and RSVP info will drop in next month’s issue — but for now, mark your calendars and get ready to connect in person :).

🌟 Founder Spotlight: Kayla Broomfield | GenWe Invests

What is GenWe Invests?
A culturally responsive financial education platform designed to grow with users from childhood to adulthood — in schools, homes, and workplaces. GenWe blends AI, family tools, and character-led content to make financial confidence accessible, scalable, and lifelong.

What inspired Kayla to build GenWe Invests?

Wins so far:
🚀 3 pilots with Black and Brown students nationwide
🚀 Secured partnerships with major school districts
🚀 Full implementations in two schools already

What’s next?
Kayla’s seeking guidance and support to refine the business, build traction, and connect with aligned investors as she preps for her seed round.

How you can support:
💌 Reach out to Kayla: [email protected]
🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: Kayla’s Profile

🌟Opportunities & Resources

NYC/Tri-State Area Founders: Baddiecon Pitch Competition

Open to women/non-binary founders of color. Win up to $5K in funding, prizes, and visibility.
➡️ Deadline: August 1 @ 11:59PM ET
🔗 Apply here —> https://bit.ly/baddiepreneurpitch

🎨 Maison Rémy Martin: This is My City Grant

$20K in grant funding for entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders making an impact in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and NYC.
➡️ Deadline: July 18, 2025
🔗 More info here

🗣 Let’s Chat 1:1

Need advice on pitching? Fundraising? Want to learn more about the BFVC community?

 Book a 1:1 with me and let’s dive in! ✨

“Thanks to Zoe’s help, I’m now well-positioned to find a Technical Co-founder — a critical step toward scaling ScoutAI. I’m truly grateful for her support, generosity, and belief in what I’m building.”
— Demetrius Mobley, Founder of ScoutAI

“Connecting with Zoe gave me momentum I probably wouldn’t have built on my own. She is meticulous, generous with her knowledge and resources, and truly wants the best for Black founders!”
— Kayla Broomfield, Founder of GenWe

Thanks for reading—until next time! 😇
Want to chat or collaborate? I’m just an email away 💌
📬 [email protected]