Bet on Black

Judges Pinky Cole, Bun B, Van Lathan, and Melanie Gatewood-Hall meet the contestants and hear pitches from Saucy D and Chef Diva Dawg to see who will get a shot at the grand prize.

Black entrepreneurs Diva Dawg, Brooklyn Tea, and The Sable Collective pitch their ideas to the judges; Melissa Butler (CEO, The Lip Bar) mentors.

The judges hear pitches from three businesses run by Black female founders: Fourth Phase, 3rd Eye View, and Tubby’s Taste.

Food and beverage is the focus as aspiring Black entrepreneurs It’s Seasoned, Black Farmer Box, and Moors Brewing Co. pitch their business ideas to the judges.

There's only one round left as the final founders - Terra-Tory, Phreshly, and ConditionHER - pitch for their chance at the grand prize.

Special guest judge Ray J joins as the finalists take the main stage to show the judges they have what it takes to win the $200,000 grand prize.