Come for the Summit. Stay for the Laughs

The Diaspora Table

10:00 AM — 3:00 PM

In Person • Free • Limited to 100

Virtual Live Stream by Donation

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Laughs, lyrics & Liberation

4:00 PM — 7:00 PM

General Admission: $35

VIP Experience: $60

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Free In-Person Admission

Join a dynamic community.

Virtual Access Available

Join from anywhere. Donations welcome.

Community-Centered Experience

Food. Culture. Wellness. Wealth.

Free

Admission

limited to 100

participants

2026 DIASPORA GROCERIES SUMMIT

Diaspora Pitch Competion

Entrepreneur application

Share your business, your vision, and the opportunity ahead.

Up to 10 entrepreneurs will be selected to pitch live at The Diaspora Table

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

LA DWP Crenshaw Community Room

In-Person Participation Required

Diaspora Pitch Competition

Entrepreneur Application

Your Information

First name

Last name

Phone

Your Business

Business or Company

Industry/Business Category

Website or Social Media

Social Media Handle

Tell us briefly about your business.

What stage is your business?

Idea/Pre-Launch

Startup

Operating Business

Growing/Expanding

How long have you been in business?

2025 Revenue

2026 Projected Revenue

Your Pitch

Why are you interested in participating in the Diaspora Pitch Competition?

How would you use a microgrant to support your business?

What is the biggest opportunity or challenge your business is currently facing?

Participation Requirements

Can you attend The Diaspora Table in person on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Los Angeles?

Yes

Are you prepared to participate in a live, on-stage pitch if selected?

Yes

Up to 10 entrepreneurs will be selected to participate in the live pitch competition. Selected participants must be available to attend in person.

Microgrant Prizes

1st Place — $500

2nd Place — $300

3rd Place — $200

Media Release

I give Diaspora Groceries Cares and its authorized representatives permission to photograph, film, record, and use my name, image, likeness, and/or voice in connection with The Diaspora Table and Diaspora Groceries Cares’ programs, communications, and promotional materials. I understand that these materials may be used in print, digital, social media, video, and other media formats.

I agree to receive summit updates and event communications.

Additional Information

Do you have any dietary restrictions or accessibility needs we should be aware of?

Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you or your business?

Your information will only be used for pitch competition and related event communications.

Please preview your responses before submitting.

Diaspora Pitch Competition

Selected entrepreneurs will share their businesses, products, and visions live at The Diaspora Table.

Panels and conversations

Demonstrations and tastings

Pitch and Marketplace access

Networking and connection

Microgrant Prizes

1st Place

$500

2nd Place

$300

3rd Place

$200

Funding to help winning entrepreneurs move their businesses forward.

KEEP THE TABLE GOING

Laughs, Lyrics & Liberation

A Comedy Show & Community Celebration

Wed, November 4, 2026

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Comedy, music, live performances, food and a celebration of the creative talent across the Diaspora Groceries community.

General Admission

$35

VIP Experience

$60

Get Your Ticket ⟶

VIP includes Fish Bone food experience + Mocktail experience