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ABOUT US

We are catalysts connecting young Black people to entrepreneurial education and experiences that ignite their unrealized possibilities.

Mission

The Gray Matter Experience inspires, educates, and empowers the next generation of Black changemakers by bridging the entrepreneurial knowledge gap and driving positive community change.

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Gray Matter Cohort Student
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Gray Matter Cohort Students with Mentor
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Vision

The Gray Matter Experience envisions a future where all Black youth are empowered to embrace bold futures and where business leadership equitably includes the talents of Black entrepreneurs.

We are disrupting out-of-touch education and limiting paradigms to vision a radically different way forward.

Our Story

Founder and CEO Britney Robbins witnessed entrepreneurship and innovation firsthand as her parents worked hard to build businesses and generate wealth, but because of gaps in access and support, entrepreneurship looked more like a pathway to struggle, not success. Britney further understood the mechanisms of this gap while working at venture capital firms and nonprofits in Chicago. The cornerstones of what it means to be authentically Black — like creativity, innovation, and culture — were crucial business drivers, yet there were few Black leaders in spaces designed for entrepreneurs.


It was through these pivotal experiences that The Gray Matter Experience was born, to close the support and access gap, amplify values indigenous to the Black community, and generate more seats at the tables for Black leaders — creating pathways that transform hurdles into stepping stones for budding visionaries.

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BRITNEY ROBBINS

CEO & Founder

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Meet Our Team

Programs

Innovative boot camps, immersive national partner programs, and foundational experiences for young Black adults 14-24

Get Involved

Use your expertise to help us create a stronger, more equitable future for all. Partner, volunteer or join our board.

Students

Our young change agents have successfully established businesses, created cutting-edge technology, and launched social impact initiatives.

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