The $100k Foundation Black History Month Activation

Meet the speakers

Meet Black entrepreneurs who are making history.

Our mission

Make sure no Black students get left behind.

About the foundation Join the $100k Club

“How many of you know what you want to be when you grow up?”

That's where the conversation starts, because it's one of the most common questions adults ask kids. Don't you remember when someone asked you this too? Of course you do.

But the better question is, “How many of you don't know?”

Not every child has someone who cares enough to actually want to know, or access to people working unique careers who can show them different pathways.

The system for our youth is broken.

So on February 24, 2026, we brought 6 entrepreneurs to a high school to share their stories with 500 grade 11 and 12 students. Then we asked the students what changed.

Cover of The Inspiration Report, February 2026

The Inspiration Report · 13 pages · PDF

Want to see our 2026 impact report?

The speakers, the survey results, and what teachers said about the day, all in one place.

Download now

What the teachers are saying

Grade 11 Teacher

“You met them at their level.”

I think you did well keeping them focused throughout the whole duration of the session, they're easily distracted. But since you spoke to them at a pace and with words they understand, I think you did that really well. Very well executed.

Jerusalem Groves

Grade 12 Teacher

“Our demographic can see themselves reflected on stage.”

It's important to show them the different jobs other than doctor, engineer. There are so many things that you can do. It's great that they can see these being transferable outside of school and in the real world.

Evelyn Samonte

Get in touch

Want to bring us to your school, speak at a session, mentor a student or sponsor an event? We'd love to hear from you.

Register your school

Bring real mentors to your school