TRIBOB Launch Lab — Powered by The Vizion Catalyst Leadership Institute
Stop Building Your Business Alone.
Join a community of entrepreneurs committed to growth, accountability, leadership, collaboration, and long-term success.
Our Mission
exists to help Black-owned businesses generate leads, develop leaders, increase visibility, build strategic relationships, and expand opportunities through collaboration, education, and economic empowerment.
Est. Authority
20+
Years guiding leaders & entrepreneurs
Your Lead Curator
Meet Charita Raél
Founder, The Vizion Catalyst Leadership Institute
Business Development Director,
Transformation Architect • Leadership Strategist • Human Performance Expert
For more than 20 years, Charita Raél has helped business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizational leaders close the gap between where they are and where they know they are capable of being.
As the founder of The Vizion Catalyst Leadership Institute, she has designed programs and frameworks — including Bioenergetic Brilliance® and the Vizionary Archetype System — that help leaders build clarity, refine strategy, and develop the resilience required to grow sustainably.
Her work blends leadership development, business strategy, and human performance into a unified approach for entrepreneurs ready to lead at a higher level. As Business Development Director for , she curates the Launch Lab as its educational and leadership development arm.
Ready to learn from Charita and the VCLI team?
What Is It?
More Than Networking — A Growth Platform
The Launch Lab is more than networking. It is a structured learning and development platform designed to help business owners strengthen leadership skills, improve business practices, build strategic relationships, and create sustainable growth.
Through training, discussions, accountability, and collaboration, members gain access to resources and conversations that help move their businesses forward.
The Five Pillars
Built on Five Foundations of Growth
Lead Generation
Learn strategies to attract customers, build referrals, and increase business opportunities.
Leadership Development
Strengthen your ability to lead your business, your team, and yourself.
Public Relations & Visibility
Build credibility, improve brand awareness, and increase market presence.
B2B Connections
Develop strategic partnerships and meaningful business relationships.
Expansion
Learn how to scale operations, increase revenue, and create long-term growth.
Inside The Network
What We Discuss
Member Benefits
What You Get Every Month
Monthly Business Development Sessions
Expert-Led Training
Accountability & Growth Discussions
Networking Opportunities
Leadership Development Resources
Strategic Planning Conversations
Access to a Growth-Focused Community
Who Should Join?
The Launch Lab Is Ideal For
New Entrepreneurs
Established Business Owners
Professionals Transitioning Into Entrepreneurship
Growth-Focused Leaders
Businesses Looking To Scale
Entrepreneurs Seeking Accountability & Community
Members-Only Community
Join the Launch Lab
The Launch Lab is an exclusive community for entrepreneurs committed to growth, leadership, collaboration, and accountability.
Membership includes access to our private community, monthly business development discussions, leadership training, networking opportunities, and ongoing business resources.
Looking for Educators
Help Us Raise the Level of Business Education in the Triangle
Launch Lab is building a team of educators, trainers, industry experts, and business leaders who can help raise the level of business practices throughout the Triangle area.
If you have expertise that can help entrepreneurs grow, lead, market, sell, organize, or scale more effectively, we want to hear from you.
This is an opportunity to share your knowledge, support Black-owned businesses, build authority, and promote your business through the ecosystem.
Ready To Grow?
Build Stronger Together
Join the Launch Lab and connect with entrepreneurs committed to building stronger businesses and stronger communities.
Complete Growth Bundle
$90/ month
Founder's Member Pricing$120/month standard
- Everything in the $70 Membership
- Professional TRIBOB Directory listing
- Member Portal — submit & manage Deals and Events
- Advertising in the Triangle Black-Owned Businesses Facebook Group
- TRIBOB Launch Lab membership — education, workshops & coaching
- Business strategy and development support
Launch Lab Membership
$25/ month
Founder's Member Pricing$50/month standard
- Access to the TRIBOB Launch Lab
- Business education
- Leadership development
- Workshops
- Growth resources
- Expert instruction
Launch Lab + Directory Listing
$50/ month
- Everything in the Launch Lab Membership
- Featured listing in the TRIBOB Directory
- Business visibility across the TRIBOB network
Launch Lab + Community Visibility
$65/ month
- Everything included in Launch Lab Membership
- Preferred Facebook posting and visibility
- Increased exposure inside the TRIBOB community
For Non Launch Lab Members
Launch Lab Event Ticket
$35
Not a Launch Lab member yet? Purchase a single Launch Lab event ticket and attend an upcoming session.