Since 2021, the Truist Foundation Fellowship has supported 2,400+ entrepreneurs. Now, for the first time, you can watch their stories unfold from anywhere across the country.

The 2025–2026 Truist Foundation Fellowship Summit Virtual Showcase, powered by Watson Institute, is a free, watch-from-anywhere experience for anyone who believes in the power of entrepreneurship to drive meaningful change across the country.

This Virtual Showcase marks the culmination of the 2025–2026 Truist Foundation Fellowship — a fully-funded venture and leadership development program supporting entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit Founders from across Truist Foundation's national footprint. These leaders are united in one mission: strengthen small businesses, create career pathways to economic mobility, and build thriving communities. 60 Fellows. 45 Cities Represented. 15 States Represented. And this is your exclusive chance to hear their stories.

✅ A select group of Truist Foundation Fellow pitches

✅ Zero commute required — join from your desk, your couch, or your favorite coffee shop

✅ Live networking — connect with founders, funders, and community leaders in real time via the chat

✅ A behind-the-scenes look at the Fellowship journey — and how Watson Institute equips Truist Foundation Fellows with networks, mentorship, and training

No camera or microphone needed. Simply register, join the chat, and take in the stories and ideas that matter most to you.

Can't join live? Register anyway and we'll send the full recording straight to your inbox so you don't miss a moment!

⚠️ This is a standalone event with its own dedicated lineup of Truist Foundation Fellow pitches — a separate experience from the in-person Atlanta showcase on June 11