Anyeley Hallová shares her journey from a career in traditional development to founding a company rooted in equity, sustainability, and community repair.

Stephen & Jelani reflect on the journey of Pitch Black—from a $300 prize at a brewpub to a national movement that's given nearly $1M to Black founders.

Clarence Bethea, former founder of Upsie and now a partner at True Ventures, one of the largest seed funds in the country.

Juma Sei shares his journey through various storytelling landscapes, culminating in his role at the 1803 Fund, where he works to transform the Black community in Portland.

Samantha Hosein (she/her), Director of DEI at ⁠Instrument⁠ shares her journey into diversity, equity, and inclusion work, rooted in a deep commitment to education and community.

Eleazar Ruiz, founder of Odd Notion, joins host Jelani Memory to discuss the rebranding of Pitch Black and the deeper role of storytelling in design.

In this episode of The Pitch Black Podcast, Kimiko Matsuda and host Stephen Green explore the transition from corporate America to community engagement, the importance of local connections, and her journey into the food industry.

In this episode of The Pitch Black Podcast, Ian Williams, the founder of Deadstock Coffee, sits down with host Stephen Green to talk about his journey from working at Nike to launching one of Portland’s most iconic sneaker-themed coffee shops.

In this premiere episode of The Pitch Black Podcast, host Stephen Green sits down with Ciara Pressler, founder of PREGAME, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about the state of Black entrepreneurship, the shifting DEI landscape, and the tangible ways to support Black businesses beyond performative gestures.