The 2026 W.E. Build cohort showcases what they are building on Thursday, November 19, at the Historic Big 10 Ballroom. Join us in person or watch live.
On Thursday, November 19, the 2026 W.E. Build cohort takes the stage at the Historic Big 10 Ballroom for Demo Day. Each founder will pitch the company they spent the program building, in front of the Tulsa community.
The companies in this cohort span housing technology, education technology, professional beauty, skincare, consumer goods, and pet wellness. Here is who you will hear from.
Bria Francisco, Collective Impact — geospatial software that helps community development organizations and local governments find, stack, and manage affordable housing funding.
Triumfia Houmbie Fulks, CodeAlgo Academy — a K–8 game-based learning platform that builds coding, math, and AI literacy.
Jasmin Foster, Be Rooted — a stationery and gifting brand centered on the lives and creativity of Black and Brown women.
Marilyn Harrell, Crotch Cosmetics — professional intimate skincare built for licensed beauty professionals.
Kristen Dunning, Gently Soap — herbal bar cleansers made for people living with eczema.
Jai (Jerrica) Fletcher, PawGone Good — a pet wellness company making functional snacks that support dogs' dental health and nutrition.
Thursday, November 19, 6:00 PM CT
Historic Big 10 Ballroom, 1624 E. Apache St., Tulsa, OK 74106
The full program streams live at 6:00 PM CT. Share it with anyone who should hear these pitches, including investors, partners, and customers.