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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…
John B. Johnson: “My First Start-Up Failed”
By: Bianca Buliga, Content Curator The sad and scary truth? Not all business ventures succeed. In fact, about two-thirds will survive two years, half will…
How to Create Insta-Success on Instagram
By: Bianca Buliga, Content Creator Interested in learning how to embody Instagram #goals? Instagram is no longer just for your sixteen-year-old sister and her selfie-taking…
6 Habits of a Highly Impactful Entrepreneur
By: Bianca Buliga, Content Curator There are several adages that attempt to identify the perfect recipe to becoming an impactful entrepreneur, ranging from “early bird gets…
3 Ways Google Analytics Can Improve your Website
By: Blakely Fraasch, Content Curator Intern Successful entrepreneurs understand their target market and use that knowledge to their advantage. Using products like Google Analytics helps…
Melanie Isaacs: “Studying Fish Isn’t Helpful in Starting a Business”
By: Jenna Fitzgerald, Market Analysis Intern Most entrepreneurs remember their “moment.” You know, the moment they KNEW they were meant to start a socially-conscious business…