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Announcing the Launch of the UpTide Nonprofit Accelerator

May 9, 2025

Applications are open for UpTide, a program supporting community-building nonprofits. 92NY’s Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact is launching UpTide powered by SEED SPOT.…

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This Month, Prioritize the Powerhouse Behind Every Venture – Your Mind

April 23, 2025

At SEED SPOT, we believe the most powerful asset behind any venture isn’t funding or traction—it’s the founder’s mental clarity and well-being. Yet all too…

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Startup Spring Training 2025 Hits It Out of the Park

April 8, 2025

Running a small business is no easy feat. From marketing to money management, entrepreneurs often encounter a steep climb with limited access to support. That’s…

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Startup Spring Training 2025: Empowering Arizona’s Entrepreneurs to Hit Business Home Runs

March 13, 2025

Step up to the plate and transform your business dreams into reality! Running a small business is challenging. From finding customers to managing finances, many…

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Announcing: Road to Open Call – An Opportunity to Pitch Your Products Directly to Walmart Buyers

March 5, 2025

SEED SPOT is proud to partner with Walmart to host a Road to Open Call event! Road to Open Call is an in-person opportunity to…

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Rethinking Community Health: Discover Unexpected Pathways to Equity and Well-Being

November 14, 2024

When you hear “community health,” what comes to mind? It’s easy to picture hospitals, clinics, or medical services, but community health equity encompasses so much…

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SEED SPOT’s Summer 2024 Impact Accelerator: Meet the 17 Innovative Social Ventures

September 24, 2024

Transforming Communities: Meet the Social Entrepreneurs Shaping Our Future Are you ready to witness the future of social innovation? SEED SPOT’s Summer 2024 Impact Accelerator…

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Announcing: New Accelerator for Creative Brands in Washington, D.C.

August 22, 2024

SEED SPOT is proud to announce a new partnership with Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif), a Washington D.C. Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), to…

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Meet the Mentors Powering SEED SPOT’s First Retail Brand Accelerator!

August 5, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the Retail Mentor Cohort for SEED SPOT’s inaugural Retail Brand Accelerator program. This fully-funded 10-week accelerator provides tailored education, mentorship,…

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Retail Brand Accelerator: Meet the Inaugural Cohort!

July 8, 2024

SEED SPOT’s first-ever Retail Brand Accelerator program cohort is made possible by funding from Walmart through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity. These entrepreneurs are…

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5 Tips for Selecting the Right Accelerator

May 7, 2024

There are thousands of accelerator programs throughout the world all offering similar promises. How do you evaluate which is worth your time and which will deliver on your investment?

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New appointments, additions made to SEED SPOT Executive Board

May 2, 2023

SEED SPOT, one of the nation’s leading social enterprise incubators, announces the appointment of Sentari Minor of Scottsdale-based behavioral health integrator evolvedMD as Chair of…

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Advice on your first budget

February 14, 2023

Having some trouble creating your venture’s first budget?  In this webinar, Cheryl Sadolfo answers questions about startup costs and crafting a first detailed budget! Read…

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