Goldman Sachs' One Million Black Women initiative

Goldman Sachs' One Million Black Women initiative is sponsored by Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs's One Million Black Women initiative provides grants to Black women entrepreneurs across all industries, aiming to support businesses with clear growth potential.

## One Million Black Women Black in Business is a free business education program for solopreneurs, providing the tools and guidance to grow their business. The program helps solopreneurs learn how to price their product or service, hire their first employee, understand their finances, and so much more. Applications are currently open for the Spring 2027 cohort and close Friday, August 28th at 11:59PM ET.

## One Million Black Women Black in Business is a free business education program for solopreneurs, providing the tools and guidance to grow their business. The program helps solopreneurs learn how to price their product or service, hire their first employee, understand their finances, and so much more. Applications are currently open for the Spring 2027 cohort and close Friday, August 28th at 11:59PM ET.

This free business education program offers 12 weeks of online learning combined with an all-expenses-paid, in-person experience at Goldman Sachs headquarters in New York. Designed specifically for solopreneurs, the program helps CEOs guide their business growth and ensure that their businesses stay in the black. Each participant is paired with a strategic advisor who provides personalized guidance to accelerate their path to growth.

Small Business Owners Reached¹ Increased Revenue Within 6 Months² Hired New Employees Within 6 Months² Sources:1 Based on internal data collected since program inception in 2022. 2 Data is self-reported by _Black in Business_ alumni, surveyed 6 months after program completion since 2022. The program is open to all solopreneurs interested in creating jobs, opportunities, and economic growth in their communities.

Eligible applicants must operate a revenue-generating business that has been in operation for at least one year, with a minimum revenue of $25,000 in the past 12 months. The applicant must be a solopreneur with no other full-time or full-time equivalent employees. The program requires 9-12 hours per week of online study.

Participants develop business action plans, attend in-person orientation and graduation, and engage with advisors, mentors, and business leaders.

What You’ll Learn The Black in Business curriculum has been developed in partnership with the NYU Stern School of Business, and covers the following topics: Mastering the Art of Customer Attraction Financial Planning & Projection Keys to Effective Marketing Optimizing Your Operations for Growth Managing Your Financial Statements Preparing to Access Capital Goldman Sachs Black in Business graduates are growing their businesses and supporting communities across the United States.

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Russell Horwitz, Goldman Sachs Chief of Staff and Head of the Executive Office, joins Jessica Taylor, National Director of One Million Black Women, for a fireside chat at Cohort Eight Graduation. John F. W.

Rogers, Chairman of the Goldman Sachs Foundation, with Cohort Eight Scholars. Cohort Eight Graduation with David Solomon, Goldman Sachs Chief Executive Officer and Asahi Pompey, Goldman Sachs Global Head of the Office of Corporate Engagement and Chair of the Urban Investment Group. Cohort Eight Best Advice Lunch with Goldman Sachs Leadership.

David Solomon, Goldman Sachs Chief Executive Officer, speaks at Cohort Eight Graduation. Goldman Sachs senior leaders join Jessica Taylor, National Director of One Million Black Women, for the Leaders on Wall Street Panel. Denis Coleman, Goldman Sachs Chief Financial Officer, speaks at Cohort Seven Graduation.

Cohort Six Graduation with Asahi Pompey, Goldman Sachs Global Head of the Office of Corporate Engagement and Chair of the Urban Investment Group. 2024 OMBW Advisory Council Meeting. Cohort Five Graduation with David Solomon, Goldman Sachs Chief Executive Officer and OMBW Advisory Council.

Melissa Bradley, Founder of New Majority Ventures, Managing Partner at BEA Venture Fund, and OMBW Advisory Council member, teaching Scale vs Leverage. Cohort Three Graduation with David Solomon, Goldman Sachs Chief Executive Officer, John F. W.

Rogers, Chairman of the Goldman Sachs Foundation, and Asahi Pompey, Goldman Sachs Global Head of the Office of Corporate Engagement and Chair of the Urban Investment Group. Cohort Two Graduation with John F. W.

Rogers, Chairman of the Goldman Sachs Foundation and Asahi Pompey, Goldman Sachs Global Head of the Office of Corporate Engagement and Chair of the Urban Investment Group. John F. W.

Rogers, Chairman of the Goldman Sachs Foundation, speaks at Cohort One Graduation. Cohort One Graduation with John F. W.

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