S1:E08 - Stephen & Jelani

Episode 8 of the The Pitch Black Podcast podcast, hosted by Pitch Black, titled "S1:E08 - Stephen & Jelani" was published on April 18, 2025 and runs 26 minutes.

April 18, 2025 ·26m · The Pitch Black Podcast

Summary

In this episode, Stephen Green and Jelani Memory sit down together for the first time on mic to 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. They unpack what makes Pitch Black so different, the importance of celebrating Black excellence without centering competition, and how they’re taking the magic of Portland to cities across the U.S. They also share the inside scoop on Pitch Black Food, the wildly popular new event that swapped pitch decks for six-course meals—and sold out in hours.00:00 — Meet the Co-Hosts01:25 — How Pitch Black Began04:06 — From $300 to Nearly $1M07:17 — The Debut of Pitch Black Food12:37 — Taking It National15:00 — Equity ≠ Success18:32 — Building Real Social CapitalLearn more about Pitch Black: www.pitchblack.org

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