Blue Ridge Labs' Founder Showcase

Join us as our Phase 2 Founder Fellows showcase the ventures they've built to drive economic mobility across New York City and beyond.

Over 20 weeks, these early-stage founders have validated their ideas, built their MVPs, and gained real traction—tackling challenges in workforce development, financial security, housing stability, education access, and health equity. Now they're ready to show you what they've built.

You'll see live product demos, hear directly from founders with lived and learned experience, and discover how these ventures are creating pathways to economic opportunity for communities that need it most.

What to Expect:

Lightning talks and demos with 21 Founder Fellows

Featured founder pitches across each impact area

Live product demonstrations

Insights on validated user needs and early traction

Networking with founders, mentors, and leaders in tech, philanthropy, and policy

This is your chance to discover bold ideas backed by real research, meet founders who are building with purpose, and explore opportunities to support ventures that matter.