Black Founders Table is more than a meetup—it’s a dynamic resource hub dedicated to meeting Black entrepreneurs exactly where they are and supporting them at every step of their growth. Whether you're launching your idea or scaling an established venture, our services empower you with the tools, networks, and guidance you need.

As a member, you gain exclusive access to our signature initiative, Capacity to Commercialize (C2C), a program intentionally designed to accelerate your journey toward scale, innovation, and lasting success. Explore the C2C program below.

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Capacity to Commercialize (C2C)

The Capacity to Commercialize (C2C) Roundtable is a monthly founder-focused experience hosted by Black Founders Table (BFT). It is designed to help entrepreneurs in Maryland move from idea to scale by understanding where they are in the commercialization process and identifying the next strategic steps to advance their business.

Each month, six founders are selected to present their ventures to a panel of experienced advisors in a session, where advisors provide personalized feedback, help pinpoint critical gaps, and connect founders with resources and mentorship to advance.

Whether you’re validating an idea or scaling a proven product, this roundtable session is a chance to get insight, structure, and community support tailored to your journey.

HOW IT WORKS:

Selection PROCESS

Each month, 6 founders are selected. If you are selected, you will receive a checklist to help you prepare a short presentation.

The Session

  • You will present for 10 minutes.

  • Engage in a 10-minute Q&A with the panel.

  • Receive 10 minutes of live feedback and next-step recommendations.

  • Sessions are hosted in the morning (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM) or afternoon (1:00 PM – 3:30 PM).

  • You can select your preferred time.

After the Session

You will receive:

  • A visual map of the commercialization process, showing your current stage.

  • A list of 3–5 actionable next steps tailored to your business.

READY TO apply?

Click the link below to be considered for a future Roundtable session. You will answer a few detailed questions to better understand your business stage, model, and current challenges.