Cohort 5 Demo Day

​Join us as we celebrate the bold ideas, powerful stories, and future shaping ventures of Cohort 5 of the Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator (BCSIA).

​​Over the last 12 weeks, these founders have shown up—authentically, courageously, and consistently. They’ve embraced mentorship, built community, and honed the leadership and storytelling skills that drive real impact. Now, they're stepping into the spotlight to share how they're building businesses that reflect both purpose and possibility.

​​🎤 Meet Cohort 5:

• ​​Dr. Ashley Dash | ResumeATM

• ​Jazmin Goodwin | What the Fem Media

• ​Jay Little | Ausome Fathers, Inc.

• ​Angel Lee | Focus Play

• ​Ysante McDowell | Ed's All Purpose Seasoning

• ​Raquel M R Thomas | BTV

• ​Geoff Weber | Heirloom Cloud Corp

​​Whether you're an investor, community leader, mentor, or supporter—you belong in this room.

​​See you there!