The UB Interview: Dustin Ross Talks REVOLT’s ‘Bet on Black’

Dustin Ross is a New York-based Writer, Host and Producer. Currently, he can be seen fulfilling the hosting duties of Season 2 of Revolt TV’s “Bet On Black” series.

Since 2015, Dustin has co-hosted The Friend Zone podcast weekly. He can also currently be heard as co-host of the hit legal news podcast Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams.

“Bet on Black” is the impact-driven series where rising Black entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas in the hopes of securing investment funds. Through a continued partnership with Target, the second season of “Bet on Black” premiered on REVOLT‘s last month. Dustin Ross alongside an exciting panel of trailblazing judges such as Master P, Pinky Cole, Remy Ma, LeToya Luckett, Ron Brown, Vice President of Community Impact at Target as well as Detavio Samuels, CEO of REVOLT.

“Bet on Black” airs on REVOLT‘s linear channel on Mondays, at 9:30pm ET and extend to all platforms on Tuesdays.

Each episode of “Bet on Black” will feature innovative business ideas presented by Black business owners in the hopes of securing a grand prize of $200,000 in funding. The pitch show allows a unique opportunity for participants to receive full capital without Target seeking any stake or equity in the businesses. The continuation of this series further carries out REVOLT‘s commitment to providing opportunity and access for today’s leading Black changemakers to make impacts within their communities.

This second season includes six episodes where 12 businesses put forward their culture-forward business ideas and concepts on full display. The added exposure and representation showcased throughout the season further highlights REVOLT‘s mission to uplift the next generation of Black creatives and visionaries.

Aries from UB spoke to Dustin recently about the new season of “Bet On Black.” He talks about what made him want to do the series and the importance of it for new black businesses.

Dustin also tells us why everyone should tune in and shares how he first got into journalism and more.