All-Star Pitch Competition

The NBA and the NBA Foundation are passionately dedicated to empowering the next generation of cutting-edge entrepreneurs. Studies show that only a small percentage of start-up funding in the tech world reaches diverse-led companies or companies that target diverse communities. Amidst the backdrop of NBA All-Star Game, the NBA Foundation seeks to arm aspiring innovators with essential tools, resources, and financial support to entrepreneurs in service of increasing access to funding opportunities.

Since 2022, the NBA Foundation has provided more than $250,000 to emerging entrepreneurs in NBA markets.

The NBA Foundation, in collaboration with the Golden State Warriors and the Kapor Center,  will host the 2025 All-Star Pitch Competition, an event that will provide entrepreneurs with the funding for their ventures and the opportunity to gain valuable input from influential business leaders across the NBA Family.

The pitch competition is designed to elevate emerging companies that serve diverse communities in the Bay Area, and those led by diverse and underrepresented entrepreneurs are encouraged to participate.

On December 4th, 10 early-stage startups competed and pitched their businesses for a chance to move on to the Final Pitch Competition in February. In the weeks leading up to NBA All-Star San Francisco the 7 finalists received hands on coaching and mentorship guidance to assist with perfecting their business pitches.

Congratulations are in order for the winners of the All-Star Pitch Competition Finals!

1st Place- Jodi Anderson, Rézme
2nd Place- Bakari Grant, The Wellnest Company
3rd Place- Arthur Garcia, Trez 

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