David Ikeemeka [RIGHT] receiving a check for $5,000 during Gray Matter Experience's 2025 "Pitch Black" event. | Provided by Gray Matter Experience. Youth What Happens When We Invest in Young Entrepreneurs Before They Succeed? From Chicago to Oakland and Washington, D.C., organizations are testing ways to get funding and business support to young entrepreneurs. Their results show what early investment can make possible, and where gaps remain. By NaBeela Washington • 7 min read
