BGV Foundation
About BGV Foundation

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.

BGV Foundation Team
Our Mission

To fuel and empower under-resourced multicultural entrepreneurs.

Our Vision

A world where every founder has a fair shot at building wealth and legacy.

Our Team

The people behind the mission.

Omi Bell

Omi Bell

CEO

Adrienne Blanco

Adrienne Blanco

CFO

Shaniece Jones

Shaniece Jones

Chief of Staff

Taylor Marshall

Taylor Marshall

Director of Marketing

Anjel Peters

Anjel Peters

Director of Programs

Jo Arnett

Jo Arnett

Community Success Manager

Io Chaney

Io Chaney

Marketing Manager

Shanté Patridge

Shanté Patridge

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Stephanie Bell

Stephanie Bell

Accounting Manager

Georgandez Morrison

Georgandez Morrison

Marketing Coordinator

Leauda Densey

Leauda Densey

Team Admin

Isabella Irausquin

Isabella Irausquin

Emerging Leaders Fellowship 2.0 Community Manager

Andrea Sanders

Andrea Sanders

Senior Accountant

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