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NYCHA Residents in Polo Grounds,
Harlem, New York
Where Legacy Launched — April 2025
Our Inaugural Program
A diverse group of 11 young visionaries, ages 16 to 23, representing high school and college students from the Polo Grounds community. Over the course of 10 weeks, these trailblazers were immersed in a dynamic curriculum rooted in EOTG’s 3 pillars:
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Critical Thinking
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Technology Integration
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Financial Literacy
Every student graduated successfully, having completed a robust business model canvas and a professional pitch deck—ready to build, scale, and compete.
Meet the Founding Cohort
The Power of Real-World Expertise
Throughout the program, our participants were guided, mentored, and inspired by some of the nation’s most impactful thought leaders, strategists, and business icons:
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June Archer – CEO, Eleven28 Entertainment; Television executive,Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Author & Community Builder
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Chris “Gotti” Lorenzo – Entrepreneur & Founder & CEO AddVentures Music, Commissioner of Clash Basketball
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Howard Jean – Founder, Black Meta Agency
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Jennifer Brisman – Founder & CEO, VOW
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Mike Johns - Founder, Digital Mind State
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Keith Clinkscales – Founder & CEO, KTC Ventures
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Don Carter – Vice President, Commercial Banking TD Bank
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Jacqueline Shorter-Beauchamp – Co-Founder, Chairwoman & CEO, Engaged Media Studios
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Husan- Iddin Abdul-Ghani, Financial Advisor and Vice President, Merrill Lynch
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Clayton Banks Co-Founder & CEO Silicon Harlem
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Rolando Gonzalez – Senior Attorney, Legal Aid Society
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Klara J- CEO, Poise NYC & Creative Factory Club
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Glamis Haro –Senior Business Advisor at Goldman Sachs & Princeton Federal Credit Union
Pitch Competition & Culminating Event
The program closed with an exciting Pitch Competition, where each student presented their business to a panel of expert judges. Three standout entrepreneurs were awarded top honors—but every student walked away with a market-ready pitch, confidence, and a plan.
What Comes Next:
Scaling Beyond the Program
The journey doesn’t end with graduation. EOTG has developed a continuity pipeline in partnership with nonprofit and business communities to help our young entrepreneurs:
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Access funding and legal support
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Continue mentorship and incubation
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Scale their ventures and stay connected through the EOTG ecosystem
This is the future of community-rooted entrepreneurship—empowering, accessible, and sustainable
Strategic Partners
We extend our deepest gratitude to the partners who made this program possible.
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