2024 NBA Foundation All-Star Pitch Competition

The NBA and the NBA Foundation are passionately dedicated to empowering the next generation of cutting-edge entrepreneurs. The NBA Foundation, in collaboration with Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Elevate Ventures, Be Nimble Foundation and Sixty8 Capital hosted the All-Star Pitch Competition during NBA All-Star 2024, to shine a spotlight on companies led by diverse and innovative tech entrepreneurs in Indiana.

‍Seven (7) Indiana-based entrepreneurs representing the future of tech and innovation, advanced past the Semi-Finals in January. On Saturday, February 17th at the Indiana Convention Center, they competed in the All-Star Pitch Competition Finals during NBA All-Star 2024. Featuring fantastic businesses, celebrity hosts, interactive panels, and more, the competition was a great success. Three winners were awarded a total of $150K to invest in their companies. Congratulations to Katara McCarty, Jessica Bussert, and Geng Wang!