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Wellness Staffers – 2020 Impact Accelerator Venture

By Lauren McDanell | May 1, 2020 | Comments Off on Wellness Staffers – 2020 Impact Accelerator Venture

Jessica Carpenter is the Founder of Wellness Staffers, a company that connects people with wellness.  By delivering in-person, virtual, and application-based wellness programs, workshops, coaching and classes, Wellness Staffers enhances…

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Love Glasses Revolution – 2020 Impact Accelerator Venture

By Lauren McDanell | May 1, 2020 | Comments Off on Love Glasses Revolution – 2020 Impact Accelerator Venture

Creating community and connection using their unique product as a reminder is how Love Glasses Revolution creates impact. Learn more about Tara and Love Glasses Revolution’s journey in the Impact…

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Quench Naturel- 2020 Impact Accelerator Venture

By Lauren McDanell | May 1, 2020 | Comments Off on Quench Naturel- 2020 Impact Accelerator Venture

Quench Naturel defines natural with facial and body care products that are created to heal with love and plants, not chemicals. Founded by Allana Taylor, the company aspires to have…

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Eco-Stylist – 2020 Impact Accelerator Venture

By Lauren McDanell | Apr 30, 2020 | Comments Off on Eco-Stylist – 2020 Impact Accelerator Venture

Garik Himebaugh is the founder of Eco-Stylist. Their mission is to help men look sharp in clothes that improve the lives of clothing makers while being better for the planet.…

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How SEED SPOT Entrepreneurs Overcome Barriers in Uncertain Times

By Lauren McDanell | Apr 23, 2020 | Comments Off on How SEED SPOT Entrepreneurs Overcome Barriers in Uncertain Times

By: Duane Rollins, Vice President of Impact & Research Every year, SEED SPOT surveys hundreds of alumni nationwide to gauge the progress their ventures are making year over year. All…

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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Tips for the Self-Employed

By Lauren McDanell | Apr 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Tips for the Self-Employed
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By: Erin O’Shea, CFO of SEED SPOT You may have heard that there is cash available under the CARES Act for small businesses including independent contractors. One of the things…

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#OpenWeStand: SEED SPOT Joins GoDaddy Coalition of 30 Brands Sustaining Small Businesses alongside Salesforce, Slack, and American Express

By Lauren McDanell | Apr 17, 2020 | Comments Off on #OpenWeStand: SEED SPOT Joins GoDaddy Coalition of 30 Brands Sustaining Small Businesses alongside Salesforce, Slack, and American Express

GoDaddy recently launched #OpenWeStand, a movement designed to help small businesses keep their doors open in the economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19. To double down on supporting entrepreneurs through these…

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Meet the DC Impact Accelerator Ventures: Plugged Technologies Inc.

By Lauren McDanell | Apr 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Meet the DC Impact Accelerator Ventures: Plugged Technologies Inc.

By: Bianca Buliga, Senior Marketing Manager Victor Ehienulo and Madiagne Sarr are the co-founders of Plugged, a SaaS platform that empowers universities with the technology to improve the way their…

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Meet the DC Impact Accelerator Ventures: Bowerbags LLC

By Lauren McDanell | Apr 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Meet the DC Impact Accelerator Ventures: Bowerbags LLC

By: Bianca Buliga, Senior Marketing Manager Jamie Bowerman is the inventor of Bowerbags, a venture that enhances mobility and ensures safety for the Department of Defense and first responders through…

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Meet the DC Impact Accelerator Ventures: Guidefi

By Lauren McDanell | Apr 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Meet the DC Impact Accelerator Ventures: Guidefi

By: Bianca Buliga, Senior Marketing Manager Charlene Fadirepo is the founder of Guidefi, a fintech marketplace that makes it easier for women and diverse professionals to find their ideal financial…

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