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The alabama collective
HBCU Business
Pitch Competition









The “HBCU Business Pitch Competition @ Magic City Classic was a monumental event that fueled innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment within the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) community.
Our esteemed panel of judges carefully assessed each pitch and selected the competition’s outstanding winners. Congratulations to our top cash prize winners:
🥇 1st Place ($10,000): H-Coach representing Alabama A&M University
🥈 2nd Place (5,000): Movespot Inc. representing Talladega College
🥉 3rd Place ($2,500): Ocean Clean Up AI Drones representing Alabama State University
We also want to recognize the remarkable efforts of our Honorable Mention winners, who showcased promising business ideas and received $500 each to support their entrepreneurial journeys:
- Diamond Mentor Baseball – Oakwood University
- Brown Skin White Coat – Oakwood University
- Gas-O-Haul – Alabama State University
- Campus Swap – Alabama State University
- Enhancing Campus Safety Using Machine Learning – Alabama State University
Our Distinguished Judges and Hosts: We extend our heartfelt thanks to our esteemed panel of judges and hosts, who played a pivotal role in making this event an outstanding success:
- Jennifer Anderson, JSA Consulting
- Anthony Hood, First Horizon Bank
- Rep Kelvin Lawrence, Alabama House of Representatives
- Eboni Major, Major in Whiskey
- Bakari Miller, EDPA
- Ronald Smith, Precise Tax
- Jason Watters, Alabama Power Company
- Amanda Williams, Gener8tor