# NBA Foundation x Amplitude Partnership

Learn how Amplitude and the NBA Foundation are partnering to grow the startup ecosystem among historically overlooked founders. 

Source: https://amplitude.com/en-us/nba-foundation

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# NBA Foundation x Amplitude

Amplitude and the NBA Foundation are building the unicorns of tomorrow by nurturing innovation today. Learn more about our partnership.

### 2026 NBA All-Star Pitch Competition

Amplitude and The NBA Foundation have partnered at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles to support the local startup community and award $200K in cash prizes during a live pitch competition at the Kia Forum. Join us on February 12 at 7 p.m. PST to see the show hosted by Issa Rae!

[Reserve my spot](https://luma.com/el604lfs)

### Events

###### [Founders' Soiree](https://luma.com/el604lfs)

[RSVP Here ](https://luma.com/el604lfs)

###### [NBA Pitch Competition](https://nbafoundation.nba.com/all-star-pitch-competition/)

[RSVP Here ](https://nbafoundation.nba.com/all-star-pitch-competition/)

###### [NBA Cares Volunteer Day](https://smm.events.nba.com/index.php/68DBD80E3DEC4-68DBD80E42C76-registration-form.html?eventId=68DBD80E3DEC4\&pathId=68DBD80E42C76\&regId=6971601E8DDD9)

[RSVP Here ](https://smm.events.nba.com/index.php/68DBD80E3DEC4-68DBD80E42C76-registration-form.html?eventId=68DBD80E3DEC4\&pathId=68DBD80E42C76\&regId=6971601E8DDD9)

### See how Amplitude helps startups scale

The Amplitude Scholarship plan offers free premium access to our Growth plan for early-stage startups.

[Apply now](https://amplitude.com/startups?siteLocation=Utility)

### Coming Soon: Afrotech 2026

Amplitude is teaming up with the NBA at AfroTech 2026 for a special experience celebrating innovation, culture, and community. Stay tuned for what’s coming — you won’t want to miss it.

### Attended an NBA event?

[Click here to extend your scholarship for one more year! ](https://forms.gle/yfqtz8rGzETtTGaM6)

### NBA All Stars 2025 Winners

rézme

1st Place Winner

rézme is a restorative record application that automates hiring compliance. The company was founded by Jodi Anderson Jr. and Ryan Brennan.

[Learn More ](https://www.rezme.app/)

The WellNest Company

Runner Up

The WellNest Company constructs smart technology tiny homes in California. Bakari Grant co-founded the company with his four siblings.

[Learn More ](https://www.wearewellnest.com/)

Trez

3rd Place

Trez is a payroll and accounting software application tailored to Latinx entrepreneurs. Arthur Garcia founded the company.

[Learn More ](https://www.trez.co/)