Our Pillars

At NYBLACKMBA, we are driven by five foundational pillars—Entrepreneurial, Career, Education, Leadership, and Lifestyle—designed to elevate Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and students through transformative programming, strategic partnerships, and a vibrant community. These pillars guide everything we do, from talent pipeline development and executive leadership cultivation to cultural celebration and economic empowerment.

Explore Our Pillars

Entrepreneurial

We champion Black entrepreneurship by connecting founders and small business owners to capital, mentorship, and business development resources. Through pitch competitions, vendor showcases, and innovation labs, we help scale ideas into thriving enterprises.

Career

From early-career to executive leadership, we provide access to coaching, recruiting events, and industry-specific programming. Our mission is to empower members to navigate and excel in their professional journeys while building sustainable networks.

Education

We invest in lifelong learning—from scholarships and youth mentorship to graduate prep and certification programs. Our educational initiatives open doors and provide members with the tools to thrive academically and professionally.

Leadership

We cultivate leaders who drive change in boardrooms, business, investments, and beyond. Through C-suite panels, civic engagement, and board readiness programs, we prepare members to lead with purpose and shape the future of business and society.

Lifestyle

We embrace the full spectrum of Black excellence by curating experiences that celebrate culture, travel, health and wellness, cuisines, sports, entertainment and more. From social mixers to wellness retreats, our lifestyle programming nourishes the mind, body, and soul.