The UpTide Nonprofit Accelerator by 92NY’s Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact, in partnership with SEED SPOT, concluded on January 28th, 2026, with a…
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How to Write a Grant Proposal that Brings in the Big Bucks
By: Bianca Buliga, Content Curator The Notorious B.I.G’s legendary hip-hop artistry was solidified with his unforgettable hit “Mo Money Mo Problems” – a song many…
4 Signs You’re in Urgent Need of Self-Care
By: Bianca Buliga, Content Curator Some days, it all gets to be too much – this is when self-care is essential. Starting a business can…
Meet the 9 Ventures in D.C.’s Inaugural Full-Time Cohort!
By: Bianca Buliga, Digital Marketing Manager Ever since D.C.’s inaugural Full-time cohort took off on April 10th, it has been full speed ahead with no…
The Results Are IN! The Top High School Students from Across the Country Pitch at SEED SPOT High School Demo Day
What were you doing in High School? Were you learning how to build your own social enterprise and then pitching to over 300 people? Well,…
Welcome Duane Rollins, SEED SPOT’s Director of Product and Impact!
By: Bianca Buliga, Content Curator Since SEED SPOT hit D.C. soil in March, our mission has been simple: cultivate big-picture strategy to broaden our reach,…
3 Benefits of Teaching Students Social Entrepreneurship
By: Bianca Buliga, Digital Marketing Manager Did you know that 72% of high school students have considered starting their own business, yet 62% are never…
5 Steps for Building an Impressive Nonprofit Board
By: Courtney Klein, Co-Founder & CEO of SEED SPOT So, you founded a social enterprise. You decided to incorporate as a nonprofit. And then you…
The Power of Hashtags on Social Media
By: Blakely Fraasch, Content Creator Intern Remember the #IceBucketChallenge organized by the ALS Association that went viral back in 2014? You know, the one that…
Introducing Kate Glantz as D.C. Director of Entrepreneur Initiatives
By: Bianca Buliga, Content Curator We are thrilled to welcome Kate Glantz as the latest member of our SEED SPOT family, and we are confident…
Josh Kaplan: From High School Student to Co-Founder of BrailleBoard
By Josh Kaplan, SEED SPOT Schools Participant and Co-Founder of BrailleBoard Growing up, I knew I wanted to become a doctor. Never did I think…
Kirk Johnson: “Don’t be a Cute Kid, Be a Professional Musician”
By: Bianca Buliga, Content Curator Kirk Johnson, SEED SPOT alum and founder of the SOUNDS Academy, is on a mission to provide Phoenix-based kids with…
Chelsea Harden: Taking the Reins with H.E.A.R.T. Center
By: Blakely Fraasch, Content Creator Intern Many people have heard the phrase “when you fall off the horse, get back on the saddle”. On the…