T. Rowe Price Foundation and Ignite Capital Launch Moonshot Initiative to Empower Baltimore Entrepreneurs

The T. Rowe Price Foundation and Ignite Capital have joined forces to support Baltimore entrepreneurs through the Moonshot initiative, offering financial awards and growth-focused sessions to those driving economic and social change in the community. This collaboration underscores a commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability in Baltimore, with selected entrepreneurs receiving not only financial support but also opportunities to engage with T. Rowe Price associates and partners. Among the 2025 participants are Trevor Pryce of OVFX, Sid Sharma of Wild Bay, Nnadagi Isa of Lor Tush, Nicole Foster of Sommos, and Crystal I. Berger of EBO, each bringing unique solutions to their fields ranging from sustainable luxury products to AI-powered platforms.

Raymone Jackson, president of the T. Rowe Price Foundation, highlighted the initiative's role in supporting community-minded organizations, while Jay Nwachu of Innovation Works and Ignite Capital emphasized the importance of equity and resilience in the entrepreneurs' ventures. The Moonshot initiative represents a significant step towards empowering local leaders to scale their impact and attract investment, furthering Baltimore's development as a hub for innovation and social entrepreneurship.