welcome to the movement. welcome to moguls in the making.

welcome to the movement. welcome to moguls in the making.

welcome to the movement.
welcome to moguls in the making.

bright students enter. business leaders emerge.

bright students enter. business leaders emerge.

Moguls in the Making was born from the need to act, to put our beliefs into practice by creating a program that would tackle the issue of economic mobility head-on. That’s why we, along with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Sean Anderson Foundation, launched Moguls in the Making. Now in its third year, this entrepreneurial competition continues to foster opportunities for young, up-and-coming entrepreneurs from our nation’s publicly supported historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

 

Winning Moguls in the Making team from 2020 with Big Sean.

Fifty students are selected, ten teams are formed, and out of all the ideas pitched, one will be declared the winner. Over the course of the weekend students will be tested and given a glimpse into what being a mogul is all about – hard work.

 

It’s a strenuous 72 hours of rigorous learning and creating where all kinds of different skill sets will be used to turn visions into reality. Students will have mentors to guide them and speakers to inspire them as they work to put together a pitch that impresses the judges. It’s simple— the best presentation with the most brilliant business solution wins.

fintropolis: a case study.

Less than one-third of adults ages 18-54 can answer basic questions related to personal finance, creating urgency for new approaches to early financial education. This critical issue became the focus of four interns hired through Ally’s 2019 Moguls in the Making, student pitch competition: Erin Martin from Alabama A&M, Earl Perry and Keishon Smith from Florida A&M, and DeMari Tyner from North Carolina A&T. After research and field study, the four created the concept and design for Fintropolis, which Ally then brought to market.

fintropolis: a case study.

Less than one-third of adults ages 18-54 can answer basic questions related to personal finance, creating urgency for new approaches to early financial education. This critical issue became the focus of four interns hired through Ally’s 2019 Moguls in the Making, student pitch competition: Erin Martin from Alabama A&M, Earl Perry and Keishon Smith from Florida A&M, and DeMari Tyner from North Carolina A&T. After research and field study, the four created the concept and design for Fintropolis, which Ally then brought to market.

fintropolis: a case study.

Less than one-third of adults ages 18-54 can answer basic questions related to personal finance, creating urgency for new approaches to early financial education. This critical issue became the focus of four interns hired through Ally’s 2019 Moguls in the Making, student pitch competition: Erin Martin from Alabama A&M, Earl Perry and Keishon Smith from Florida A&M, and DeMari Tyner from North Carolina A&T. After research and field study, the four created the concept and design for Fintropolis, which Ally then brought to market.

Martin, Perry, Smith and Tyner worked with Ally's concept development lab, TM Studio, and video game developer, Blockworks, to create Fintropolis, a world in Minecraft. As players explore the Fintropolis world, they learn about earning money, paying taxes, budgeting, building credit and managing debt, as well as investing. They also are introduced to different careers and how early financial decisions can impact their futures. Minecraft: Education Edition also comes with lesson plans to connect the money concepts in Fintropolis to the classroom curriculum.

Martin, Perry, Smith and Tyner worked with Ally's concept development lab, TM Studio, and video game developer, Blockworks, to create Fintropolis, a world in Minecraft. As players explore the Fintropolis world, they learn about earning money, paying taxes, budgeting, building credit and managing debt, as well as investing. They also are introduced to different careers and how early financial decisions can impact their futures. Minecraft: Education Edition also comes with lesson plans to connect the money concepts in Fintropolis to the classroom curriculum.

Martin, Perry, Smith and Tyner worked with Ally's concept development lab, TM Studio, and video game developer, Blockworks, to create Fintropolis, a world in Minecraft. As players explore the Fintropolis world, they learn about earning money, paying taxes, budgeting, building credit and managing debt, as well as investing. They also are introduced to different careers and how early financial decisions can impact their futures. Minecraft: Education Edition also comes with lesson plans to connect the money concepts in Fintropolis to the classroom curriculum.

Minecraft users can access Fintropolis for free. Watch this brief video at allyfintropolis.com to tour Fintropolis.

Minecraft users can access Fintropolis for free. Watch this brief video at allyfintropolis.com to tour Fintropolis.

explore what moguls in the making is all about.

explore what moguls in the making is all about.

Moguls in the Making Documentary

See how Ally’s commitment to economic mobility is shaping the community and the next generation of moguls.

Moguls in the Making Year Two

Meet the next generation of young HBCU entrepreneurs.

Big Sean on Cheddar

Get advice from Big Sean, including how young entrepreneurs should invest in themselves.

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logo for Ally Moguls in the Making, the Thurgood Marshall Foundation and the Sean Anderson Foundation

Eligibility Requirements

Below are the requirements for students interested in applying for this opportunity.

 

  • Enrolled full-time in an accredited HBCU or PBI (public or private)
  • At least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants with 2.75-2.99 must be recommended by department chair or Dean
  • Must not have participated in the 2019 competition
  • Must be Sophomore Junior, or Senior during the 2019-2020 Academic Year
  • Must be in good academic standing with no disciplinary infractions
  • Willing to grow and learn in a collaborative environment
  • Demonstrates the ability to work well on a team
  • Interested in learning how to develop or expand an entrepreneurial mindset

 

Note: All majors are encouraged to apply!

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