SITUATION

A bold vision emerged from an unexpected place: What if Portland, known as the "Whitest City in America," became a catalyst for Black entrepreneurial excellence? What if we reimagined capital conversations around the strength of community connections? These questions drove Stephen Green to launch the first Pitch Black event in Portland, Oregon, a decade ago. That singular moment ignited a movement that has since flourished across Seattle, Austin, and Philadelphia—with ambitious plans to transform entrepreneurial landscapes in Atlanta, Houston, Detroit, New York City, and Los Angeles.

PROBLEM

Pitch Black approached us with a clear mission: evolve beyond events into something greater.

The challenge was to transform how Pitch Black is positioned—elevating it from an event platform to a comprehensive digital ecosystem. This strategic evolution led us to coin "The Home of Black Ideas"—a compelling digital destination where founders discover inspiration and funding opportunities.

Furthermore, Pitch Black's leadership envisioned a national expansion with industry-specific events. This ambitious growth required a sophisticated, scalable brand system.

SOLUTION

We crafted a comprehensive brand system that empowers Pitch Black to confidently expand across industries and cities. Our website design bridges the gap between physical events and digital engagement, creating an always-on platform for celebrating Black founders. The result? A dynamic digital space showcasing Pitch Black's expanding content universe—from engaging podcasts to compelling founder stories and creative merchandise.

TEAM

Creative Direction:
Eleazar Ruiz

Design:
Eleazar Ruiz

Typography:
Tré Seals

Tone & Voice:
Diana Taggart

Motion Design:
Greg Stewart

Project Management:
Antonia Fortes

Case Study Photography:
Nolis Anderson, Texas Isaiah, Anjali Pinto and Whitney Gibson

PITCH BLACK TEAM

Stephen Green, Jelani Memory