HBCU Founders Initiative
Bobby Amiri serves as the Head of Startup Products and Services at Mind the Bridge, where leadership involves overseeing startup venture building and growth programs for over 120 global founders annually. Additionally, Bobby holds advisory roles at AWSM and is an Entrepreneur in Residence at the HBCU Founders Initiative, focused on supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs. As Program Director at StreetCode Academy, Bobby contributes to bridging the digital divide for communities of color and received recognition as Non-Profit of the Year in 2021. Other notable roles include being a Limited Partner at Balero.us and an Angel Investor at Audios. Bobby's previous experience includes founding iLab Collective and serving as the Startup Acceleration Program Director at GSVlabs, along with a background in product management at HP and entrepreneurship at WVA, LLC. Educational credentials include an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and a B.S. in International Business from San Jose State University.
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HBCU Founders Initiative
The HBCU Founders Initiative is a nonprofit organization that is engaging rising HBCU students and alumni interested in developing solutions that close the wealth gap ranging from increasing access to healthcare, education, and financial services. From the ideation stage to the investment stage and beyond, the HBCU Founders Initiative offers programs, events, resources, and a vast network committed to supporting HBCU founders on their entrepreneurial journey.