Welcome to the movement.
Education, exposure and empowerment start now!
We're making Moguls.
Moguls in the Making was born from the need to act.
We’re investing in the future of aspiring business leaders to help remove barriers and tackle the issues of economic mobility head-on. We’ve teamed up with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to create an entrepreneurial pitch competition for young leaders from our nation’s publicly and privately supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
From idealist to entrepreneur in one weekend.
Over the course of a fall weekend, students will be tested and given a glimpse into what being a Mogul is all about – hard work. It’s 72 hours of rigorous learning and creating where students build innovative solutions that support economic mobility across a variety of industries. Students will have mentors to guide them and speakers to inspire them as they develop a business plan to pitch to a distinguished panel of judges.
It’s simple: the best presentation with the most brilliant business solution wins.
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Winning pitch
What’s at stake.
Every student who participates will walk away with valuable experiences, scholarship awards and other career-shaping opportunities.
The winning teams will be offered the following prizes:
First Place
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$20,000 scholarship per team member
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Guaranteed internships
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A laptop with a variety of accessories
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Other tech prizes and swag
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Post activation with a celebrity influencer
Second Place
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$10,000 scholarship per team member
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A laptop with a variety of accessories
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Other tech prizes and swag
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Post activation with a celebrity influencer
Third Place
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$5,000 scholarship per team member
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A laptop with a variety of accessories
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Other tech prizes and swag
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Post activation with a celebrity influencer
Congratulations to our 2024 winners!
First Place
Philander Smith University
Kenna Agbugba, Angel Balogun, Zara Duruji, Jennifer Obinwanne and James Owolabi
The team’s idea, Little Genius, is an AI-Powered platform for K-5 students providing personalized learning to enhance literacy, numeracy and science. The platform uses AI to create unique learning pathways that meet the needs of all students on an individual basis. Little Genius also includes gamified interactive assessments with voice recognition and offline functionality.
First Place
Southern University and A&M College
Megan Abraham, Taylor Curtis, Jazmon DeRousselle, Rashard Grace and Nalone Sumo
Their Electric Meets Opportunity app revolutionizes transportation for low-income communities by providing affordable, eco-friendly access to clean energy vehicles. Designed for seamless convenience, it empowers drivers and passengers to reach essential destinations like work and healthcare, all while tapping into the future of smart, sustainable mobility.
Second Place:
Hampton University
Chelsea Agyei, Kiana Bernard, Christin Fluellen, Braeden Lessane and L. Ceri Mundrati
Third Place:
Spelman College
Awah Asangwe, Madison Corzine, Dominique Preston, Wynter Stokes and Symone Thompson
How to apply.
Think you have what it takes to be a Mogul?
Our application process is currently closed. Check back in February 2026 to learn how to apply.
Past HBCUs.
Students from all over the country have collaborated, innovated and cultivated lifelong relationships through Moguls in the Making. We're proud to have worked with 15 HBCUs — and the list keeps growing.
Hear from Past Moguls.
These students are now part of our alumni and are "MogulMADE.”
Jordan Jackson
North Carolina Central University
2023 2nd Place
"Moguls in the Making, gave me the opportunity to challenge myself and others around me, shining light into my peers and university."
Morgann Phillips
Howard University
2021 2nd Place
"Moguls has catapulted my career. It exposed me to many new opportunities and gifted me an amazing support system that is cheering me on every step of the way.”
Jamaun Tatum
Morgan State University
2022 2nd Place
"The Moguls in the Making Program has ... allowed me the opportunity to develop skills such as critical thinking, public speaking, and attention to detail ... These skills, as well as the networking done through the program allowed me to obtain a full-time role with Ally to jumpstart my career”
Media and press.
Check out the impact of nurturing entrepreneurial spirits, fostering cross-industry skills and providing direct access to C-suite mentors.
Revolt's panel discussion with 5 exceptional HBCU students and industry leaders, including Ally's Natalie Brown, to share advice for the next generation of Black leaders.
Revolt Media sits down with two previous winners of Moguls in the Making, Joshua Weaver (North Carolina A&T) and Andre Wilkes (Howard University).
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Thank you to our partner, Thurgood Marshall College Fund .
