M’Lisa Colbert wins $100,000 Melamoon prize for Le Jrdn

M’Lisa Colbert, founder of Le Jrdn, won the $100,000 grand prize at the 2026 Melamoon finale in Toronto. The Black-focused pitch competition awarded $200,000 in total non-dilutive funding to participating founders.

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