(BPRW) DailyPay is proud to participate in Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s innovation, entrepreneurship and the future of technology event, “The PITCH™.”
DailyPay will provide coaching to 200 young entrepreneurs from HBCUs and PBIs, host fireside chats on policy and innovation, and serve as a judge for PITCH™.
(Black PR Wire) New York – Daily Pay, As a worktech company, Access to earned wages (EWA) is honored to play a meaningful role as a partner. Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)’Pitch™‘ Event. The week-long event took place in Atlanta, Georgia, where 200 scholars from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) participated in an immersive entrepreneurial experience. This is DailyPay’s second time participating in The PITCH™.
“Having DailyPay as our partner allowed us to show our students how innovative ideas can be developed into industry, and they learned from DailyPay’s leaders about the importance of entrepreneurship, financial technology, and the impact of innovative solutions in the workplace,” said Phil Jones, senior director of development at Thurgood Marshall College Fund. “Jelani and Elise’s insight and experience are invaluable, inspiring our students to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions and think creatively about their future careers. We appreciate DailyPay’s support and look forward to our continued partnership.”
During the event, DailyPay Jelani Harris, Head of Capital Markets and Investor Relations, served as a coach to the students. Harris worked closely with the students to help with venture ideation, team building, business model canvas, customer discovery and pitching.
“I am honored to return to The PITCH™ for the second year in a row,” said Harris. “After serving as a lecturer last time, I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to assist the students this year as a coach. I was thrilled to witness the innovation, teamwork and entrepreneurial spirit of this year’s participants.”
Elyse Hicks, Government Relations Manager, East Coast and Key Markets at DailyPay, Inc., hosted a fireside chat with students about policy and innovation. Hicks also had the honor of serving as a judge on The PITCH™, narrowing down the students who would advance to the final round.
“This event is a true testament to the fact that when great people come together, they can accomplish amazing things,” Hicks said. “In just a few days, a group of hard-working and motivated students put together complex proposals that will close gaps and drive change. I was inspired by many of the ideas presented.”
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About the Thurgood Marshall College Fund for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Founded in 1987, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to representing the Black college community. TMCF’s member institutions include publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling approximately 80% of all Black college-attended students. Through scholarships, development and research initiatives, innovative programs and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the PK-12 and higher education fields. It is also a source for top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and great jobs. TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. For more information about TMCF, visit www.tmcf.org.
About Daily Pay
DailyPay, Inc. is transforming the way people get paid. A worktech company and leading earned wage access solution, DailyPay uses its award-winning technology platform to help America’s top companies build stronger relationships with their employees. This self-directed employee benefit inspires workers around the world to work harder and stay at work longer, while supporting their financial well-being outside of the workplace. DailyPay is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit www.dailypay.com/press.
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