On the latest season of REVOLT TV’s “Bet on Black,” nine HBCU student founders step into the spotlight by pitching their companies, refining their ideas, and learning to navigate the high-pressure world of entrepreneurship on national television. Guiding them through the process is Atlanta’s Ryan Wilson, the co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, whose own entrepreneurial journey began a decade ago.
Wilson’s role on the series, which wrapped its fifth season in late November, blends mentorship, judging and something more personal — a chance, he says, to help young Black innovators see themselves reflected on-screen as builders.
Atlanta roots, national impact
Since launching The Gathering Spot in 2016, Wilson and his co-founder, TK Petersen, have shaped their company into a multi-city hub for Black creatives, entrepreneurs and changemakers. The club’s culture — a mix of community-building, professional development and civic conversation — has made it a national brand and a touchpoint for Atlanta’s business ecosystem.
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