ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ Investor Lori Greiner to Speak at Startup World Cup 2025 Grand Finale in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, September 19, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) – Venture capital firm Pegasus Tech Ventures has announced that Lori Greiner, investor on ABC’s Shark Tank and entrepreneur, will speak at the Startup World Cup 2025 Grand Finale on October 17 in San Francisco.
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Greiner is recognized for her career as an inventor and brand builder, holding more than 120 U.S. and international patents and a portfolio of over 1,000 products. Several of her Shark Tank investments rank among the most successful in the show’s history, including 10 of the top 20. She is also an author, producer, and advocate for women entrepreneurs and social impact initiatives.
The Startup World Cup brings together founders from more than 60 countries through over 100 regional competitions. Finalists will compete at the Grand Finale in San Francisco, where the winning startup will receive a $1 million investment prize.
Confirmed speakers at this year’s event include Yossi Matias, Head of Research at Google; Mark Papermaster, Chief Technology Officer at AMD; Court Lorenzini, Founding CEO of DocuSign; Michelle Zatlyn, Co-Founder and President of Cloudflare; Ben Kus, Chief Technology Officer at Box; and Camilla Matias, Chief Operating Officer at Brex.
Startup World Cup was created by Pegasus Tech Ventures and is described as one of the largest startup pitch competitions in the world. The firm, based in Silicon Valley, manages $2 billion in assets and offers both venture capital investments and its Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) model for corporations seeking to work with emerging technology companies.
For more information on the Startup World Cup, visit www.startupworldcup.io.
Source: Pegasus Tech Ventures
Pharrell Williams' Nonprofit Black Ambition Opens 2025 Prize Competition for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
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NEW YORK, February 24, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) – Nonprofit organization Black Ambition has announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Black Ambition Prize Competition. Founded by Pharrell Williams in 2020, Black Ambition provides funding, mentorship, and resources to underrepresented entrepreneurs. This year’s competition will award more than $1 million to up to 25 selected applicants.
The competition is open to early-stage entrepreneurs in consumer products and services, healthcare, media and entertainment, technology, and artificial intelligence. Selected participants will enter a 12-week mentorship program, gaining access to business development support, industry leaders, and networking opportunities. The program will culminate in Black Ambition’s 5th Annual Demo Day in November, where finalists will compete for funding.
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"Black Ambition's fifth anniversary is more than a milestone—it's proof of what happens when vision, resilience, and community come together. It's a testament to what's possible when we invest in each other. What started as a mission to close the wealth and opportunity gap has grown into a global movement, proving that underrepresented founders don't just belong in the room—they are redefining the game," said Felecia Hatcher, CEO of Black Ambition.
Finalists will be selected through a multi-stage process, beginning with 150-200 semifinalists who will participate in a three-month mentorship program. The top 40 founders will move on to a public voting round and pitch training, with 20 finalists receiving funding and additional pitch coaching.
"Five years ago, Black Ambition was an idea. Today, it's a force. A catalyst for change. A platform where underrepresented entrepreneurs don't just get a seat at the table—they build new tables, positioning themselves for uninterrupted success. When we invest in diverse talent, we unlock limitless potential. But this is just the beginning. Let's keep building, keep breaking barriers, and keep rewriting the rules. I can't wait to see what we do in the next five years," said Pharrell Williams, Founder of Black Ambition.
Since its inception, Black Ambition has awarded approximately $13 million to 131 entrepreneurs, with its founder network collectively raising over $280 million and generating more than $265 million in revenue. At the 2024 Demo Day, the organization awarded $2.7 million to 30 founders.
Applications for the 2025 Black Ambition Prize Competition are now open. For more information and to apply, visit www.blackambitionprize.com.
Source: Black Ambition