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Bank of America Breakthrough Lab®
Educating and empowering entrepreneurs
Bank of America Breakthrough Lab® is an impact accelerator program with a focus on providing business and economic opportunities to women and underrepresented entrepreneurs. Visit our application page to learn more about program eligibility and how it works.
"As a first-time fintech founder, the BTL program significantly expedited my learning process. It afforded us direct access with top-tier industry experts and seasoned investors, who generously shared actionable insights that propelled our startup’s growth. I take immense pride in being a part of this dynamic community"
Stephanie Joseph, Co-founder & CEO, Kura
Meet the Team
Rodney Gardner | Managing Director, Co-Head — GTS Social & Economic Action Council
Rina Arline | Managing Director, Program Director - Global
Linda Haddad | Director, Program Coordinator - Global
Eveanandi Butler | Director, Program Coordinator - Americas
Natalie Floyd | Vice President, Program Coordinator - EMEA
Jessica Greene | Analyst, Program Analyst - Global
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In the News
Bank of America Newsroom:
BofA Surpasses $500 Million in Equity Investments to Support Minority and Women Entrepreneurs (06/15/2023)
Bank of America Announces Accelerator Program that Provides Economic Opportunities to Entrepreneurs from Underrepresented Communities (05/16/2023)
Global Finance: Global Finance named Bank of America Breakthrough Lab® as one of the world's best innovation labs of 2023 (05/31/2023)
Forbes: Bank Of America’s Launches Program For Underrepresented Entrepreneurs (05/16/2023)
Bank of America Newsroom: Bank of America Announces Accelerator Program that Provides Economic Opportunities to Entrepreneurs from Underrepresented Communities (05/16/2023)
Treasury Management International: TMI named Bank of America Breakthrough Lab® as Best Social Innovator in the magazine’s 2022 Treasury4Good Awards (01/19/2023)
SF Business Journal Article: https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2024/03/11/bank-of-america-women-minority-entrepreneurs-vc.html