Join us in this episode as we sit down with Stephen Green, an economist, former startup executive, and banker. Stephen is a passionate advocate for small and local businesses. In 2015, he founded Pitch Black, a pitch competition designed to provide a platform for black entrepreneurs to connect with startup ecosystems across the country and win cash prizes to support their business growth.

Currently serving as the Executive Director of Business for a Better Portland, Stephen works to amplify the voices of Portland businesses, enhance political access, foster connections, generate wealth, and cultivate thriving communities. Tune in to hear his insights on entrepreneurship, community support, and the importance of social capital.