Pitch Black Showcase returns to Portland for a one-night celebration of Black ideas and brilliance. Experience powerful live pitches from Black founders, makers, and creatives sharing the ideas they’re building, dreaming of, and fighting for. This isn’t a competition. It’s a stage for possibility.

The evening will also feature live music by local Black artists, Local Black maker tables, themed drinks, and a chance to meet the founders and connect with the community.

About Pitch Black 

Pitch Black Showcase is the signature event of Pitch Black, a platform for elevating Black ideas across industries and across the country. Since 2015, we’ve spotlighted Black founders and creators with bold visions—from outdoor adventure startups to sneaker-themed coffee shops to sustainability-focused development firms.

Pitch Black is where Black brilliance takes the stage and invites the world to listen.