Jason Ward

Swish House is the world’s first basketball fitness company. Built by pros and backed by science, our signature basketball fitness class is a fun workout that makes you feel like a player again. We also host high-quality pick-up basketball games for our members, and organize special events focused on basketball.

Inspire Creativity and Bring Joy

Venture capital is more than funding—it’s a catalyst for economic opportunity. At BLCK VC, we equip Black investors with the expertise, networks, and capital they need to lead the next wave of innovation. By broadening who gets to participate in VC, we unlock new pathways to prosperity, cultivate tomorrow’s leaders, and fortify communities nationwide. BLCK VC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips Black investors with the access, education, and community they need to accelerate their careers in venture capital. Venture firms in the United States invest over $130 billion annually, however, Black investors have systematically been excluded from mobilizing this capital. Today, only 3% of venture capital investors are Black; additionally, only 2% of partners–individuals that make investment decisions–at venture firms are Black. In recent years, venture capital has only scratched the surface of its potential. BLCK VC is on a mission to turn it into a true engine of generational wealth and innovation—cultivating new leaders, unlocking capital for untapped talent, and expanding access to the networks and resources that drive tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

Swish House is the world’s first basketball fitness company. Built by pros and backed by science, our signature basketball fitness class is a fun workout that makes you feel like a player again. We also host high-quality pick-up basketball games for our members, and organize special events focused on basketball.