A movement for founders who've been overlooked.
BGV Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to closing the funding and opportunity gap for under-resourced multicultural entrepreneurs.
Our Story
BGV Foundation was founded on the belief that multicultural entrepreneurs have incredible ideas, work ethic, and community support — but too often lack access to the networks, capital, and resources that make the difference between a dream and a thriving business.
Through pitch competitions, accelerator programs, and direct grants, we've supported hundreds of founders across industries — connecting them to funding, mentorship, and a community that believes in them.
This is not charity. It's investment. And we're just getting started.

To fuel and empower under-resourced multicultural entrepreneurs.
A world where every founder has a fair shot at building wealth and legacy.
The people behind the mission.

Omi Bell
CEO

Adrienne Blanco
CFO

Shaniece Jones
Chief of Staff

Taylor Marshall
Director of Marketing

Anjel Peters
Director of Programs

Jo Arnett
Community Success Manager

Io Chaney
Marketing Manager

Shanté Patridge
Strategic Partnerships Manager

Stephanie Bell
Accounting Manager

Georgandez Morrison
Marketing Coordinator

Leauda Densey
Team Admin

Isabella Irausquin
Emerging Leaders Fellowship 2.0 Community Manager

Andrea Sanders
Senior Accountant