How The Black Game Show Startup Works
Simple format. Serious fun. Real token rewards.
Each season of Who Wants To Be An Ai Apprentice? is built like a real-world startup journey. Apprentices move through structured rounds — learning, pitching, testing, and scaling — while the audience tracks progress and the community wins right along with them.
Game Show Format
- Weekly episodes filmed and streamed online
- Apprentices grouped into small AI-powered “startup teams”
- Live and pre-recorded challenge segments
- Mentors, judges, and surprise guests from the culture
- Audience engagement through polls, votes & challenges
Rounds & Challenges
- Round 1 – Icebreaker & Vision
Tell us who you are and why AI matters to you. - Round 2 – AI Skills & Prompts
Use real tools to solve everyday problems. - Round 3 – Team Build & Hustle
Design a mini “AI startup” challenge. - Round 4 – Finale & Jackpot
Pitch your idea, earn bonus BMT & prizes.
Token Rewards & Prizes
- Earn Black Mall Tokens just for qualifying and showing up.
- Additional BMT bonuses for winning rounds, team performance, and leadership.
- Special bonus pools for referrals, audience votes, and social media engagement.
- Top Apprentices may unlock AI Club scholarships, mentorships, and future roles in the BMA ecosystem.
What Can You Do With Your Tokens?
- Use BMT inside the Black Mall of America for products & services.
- Apply BMT toward AI training, data center projects, and community initiatives.
- Redeem tokens for merch, discounts, or sweepstakes throughout the season.
You’re not just playing a game — you’re helping build a Black-owned AI economy, one challenge at a time.
Casting Call – Become An Ai Apprentice
No tech degree. No coding background. Just bring your hustle.
We’re looking for dreamers, builders, creatives, organizers, and problem-solvers from every walk of life. If you can learn, if you care about the culture, and if you’re willing to show up — you can compete.
- Fill out the quick online application form.
- Tell us your story and what you’d build with AI.
- Share how you’d use Black Mall Tokens to help your family or community.
- Watch your inbox for casting emails and orientation dates.
Spaces are limited each season. Priority is given to applicants who share thoughtful stories and show community leadership potential.
Play From Home • Support From Anywhere
You don’t have to be on stage to win with us.
Every episode creates chances for viewers, supporters, and community partners to earn and circulate Black Mall Tokens. Vote, share, sponsor, or refer others into the ecosystem — every action helps build generational wealth.
- 📺 Watch live or on replay and join interactive polls.
- 📲 Share episodes and clips across your social networks.
- 🤝 Organize watch-parties with your church, club, or alumni group.
- 💸 Become a sponsor or supporter through our AI Sponsorship Program.