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Capital Follows Progress: What It Really Means to Be Investment-Ready 

September 1, 2026

When people think about raising capital, they often picture pitch competitions, investor meetings, or grant applications.  Those things matter. But they usually aren’t where investment…

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What Your Bank Won’t Tell You About Business Credit

October 10, 2017

By: Darryl Johnson, CEO of Business Credit Works Did you know that the world’s 10 largest banks lent $44.7 billion to small businesses in 2014?…

Regina Kuvakos: The Bridge Between Givers and Doers

October 5, 2017

By: Bianca Buliga, Digital Marketing Manager If Regina Kuvakos could ride into battle on any animal, fictional or non-fictional, she’d choose a unicorn. She’s a…

7 Ways to Overcome Your Self-Doubt

September 28, 2017

By: Abby Drexler, Writer and Media Specialist for the Presentation Training Institute Being an entrepreneur means putting yourself out there time and time again. Whether…

Imelda Hartley: Helping Domestic Abuse Survivors One Tamale at a Time

September 22, 2017

By: Bianca Buliga, Digital Marketing Manager If you haven’t tried Imelda’s shrimp tamales, you cannot call yourself a true Phoenician. Imelda Hartley is a SEED…

How to Make an Ask That’s Hard to Refuse

September 13, 2017

By: Vid Micevic, Co-Founder of 33 Buckets Being an entrepreneur and starting your own venture is one of the hardest journeys you can embark on.…

Carlos Martinez: “SEED SPOT Helps Students Make Big Things Happen”

September 10, 2017

By: Bianca Buliga, Digital Marketing Manager Carlos Martinez has never let his young age stop him from dreaming BIG. Though he’s only a sophomore in…

How to Choose the Best Software Development Solution for Your Business

September 6, 2017

By: Selina McPherson, Growth Lead at Hatch Did you know that by 2020 global mobile app downloads will reach 284 billion? (Yes, with a B.)…

Tristan Gandolfi: Making Her Way to the Other Side of “Yes”

September 5, 2017

By: Bianca Buliga, Digital Marketing Manager Tristan Gandolfi is funny. Not in a forced or rehearsed way, but in a genuine way that sneaks up…

Meet Joseph and Joanina: From Mandela Washington Fellowships To SEED SPOT!

August 30, 2017

By: Bianca Buliga, Digital Marketing Manager Joanina Razafindrakoto and Joseph Ngugi Nyambura. You may not know their names, but you will be amazed by their…

Courtney Klein: One of “20 People to Know” in Phoenix Startup Scene

August 25, 2017

By: Bianca Buliga, Digital Marketing Manager SEED SPOT is excited to announce that our co-founder and CEO, Courtney Klein, has been chosen as one of…

Anish Patel: A Youth Entrepreneur Restoring Focus on the Road

August 23, 2017

By: Chessie Dahut, Content Curator and Media Management Intern Anish Patel is an energetic and team-oriented youth entrepreneur that participated in the pilot program of…

How to Build an Engaging Landing Page

August 16, 2017

By: Leah Snider, Project Coordinator for HippoGive and Creative at Fast Rope Labs Did you know that 55% of visitors spend fewer than 15 seconds…

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