About Us
About The Black BUildup
Discover our mission, vision, impact, and leadship
Our Story
Founded to address systemic barriers for Black entrepreneurs in BC, Black Buildup has grown into a trusted leader with deep partnerships and a strong provincial footprint. We’ve supported thousands of entrepreneurs, co-delivered major summits and exhibits like the ACBC Summits and BWBN Women’s Business Exhibits, and facilitated workshops for partners from the SBCCI to the FACE Coalition. Our work has mobilized a new generation of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and ecosystem builders. Our Leadership.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Leadership
A 100% Black-Identified Team Rooted in BC's Landscape
Franklin Bouguep
Executive Director
Daisy Gobina
Director Youth Programs
Anointing Momoh
Director Monitoring and Evaluation
Our Achievements & Credibility
These number tell the story of our commitment to creating meaningful change and empowering communities.
Year-over-year increase
Reach Year-over-year increase
Partnerships Established
Universities, corporations. nonprofits
Provinces Served
Coast to coast impact
Our Journey
2020 Foundation
Organization founded with a vision to empower youth across Canada
2022 - Foundation
Launched programs in 15 cities and established key partnerships
2024 Recognition
Achieved 350% growth and received national awards for impact
Partners & Collaborators
Collaboration drives our impact across Canada through strategic partnerships with leading universities, corporations, and nonprofits.
Universities
Academic partnerships for research and development
Financial Institutions
Private sector collaboration and fund support
Nonprofits
Community organizations working toward shared goals
Government
Public sector programs and policy initiatives
BMO Canada
WeBC
WAGE
FACE