AlleyCorp Launches $1M Pitch Competition to Elevate Underrepresented Founders
In partnership with Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), and their mission to serve Black, Latine and Native American communities, the inaugural pitch competition will focus on supporting early-stage founders from underrepresented communities.
With less than 2% of venture capital dollars going toward female founders in 2023, in keeping with the shared commitment of AlleyCorp and MLT to diversify the startup ecosystem, Peerless will also be actively seeking submissions from female founders.
The grand prize winner will receive an investment of
“Underrepresented founders are underfunded founders,” said
Submissions open today and can be accessed at peerlesspitch.com. In the coming weeks, selected nominees will be invited to engage in virtual pitch and networking events throughout the spring, with the final pitch and winner named this summer.
About AlleyCorp
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About Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT)
Launched in 2002, Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a national nonprofit that is transforming the leadership pipelines of more than 120 leading organizations by driving breakthrough results for individuals and institutions. MLT equips and emboldens high-achieving individuals from underrepresented communities—Black, Latine, and Native American—to realize their full potential, to make a mark, and make a difference. MLT has convened a uniquely powerful and vibrant community of Rising Leaders—10,000 and growing—who are propelling change throughout our institutions, communities, and nation. Learn more at mlt.org.
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