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UpTide Showcase: Scaling Impact in Today’s Complex World

January 30, 2026

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…

The Arizona Republic – 9 Entrepreneurs Chosen for SEED SPOT Program

February 20, 2015

Read the original article here.  By Sue Doerfler Seed Spot has a new cohort of entrepreneurs. The spring class features nine companies that will spend…

Phoenix New Times – SEED SPOT Introduces New Class of Social Entrepreneurs at Phoenix Penthouse Party

February 19, 2015

Read the original AZ Central article here. Seed Spot’s gathering at Bar Napkin Productions’ penthouse suite was nothing short of super baller. Zaida Dedolph At…

AZ Tech Beat – SEED SPOT launches 9 new startup ventures

February 19, 2015

by Jesse A. Millard From the top of a rooftop overlooking downtown Phoenix, Seed Spot announced the nine new startup ventures who have been inducted…

#seedSPOTTED Alumni – Lotus Wei featured in Emma's Entrepreneurs, Phoenix Women's Summit

February 19, 2015

Watch the video and read the original story HERE. A two-day summit brings together women to discuss entrepreneurship and careers in technology and science. Entrepreneurs…

Phoenix Business Journal: SEED SPOT Receives $100k Grant to Expand Efforts into Latino Community

February 17, 2015

Read the original article here.  By Brandon Brown Phoenix-based Seed Spot received a $100,000 grant from the charitable wing of New York-based investment firm Blackstone…

Women Investing in Women Summit Hits Downtown Phoenix

February 17, 2015

Read the original Article here.  By Ilana Lowery The third annual Phoenix Women Investing in Women Summit will be held Friday and Saturday at Arizona…

Phoenix Startup Week Plans Hundreds of Free Events for Entrepreneurs

February 10, 2015

  Read the original story here.  By Haley Ringle Organizers of the inaugural Phoenix Startup Week are inviting all entrepreneurs and community members to attend…

Greg Stanton recognizes SEED SPOT as part of entrepreneurial culture of Phoenix

January 27, 2015

  Greg Stanton is mentions SEED SPOT as one of the leaders of startups in Phoenix! Read the original article here.   Welcoming more than…

Media Coverage of Upcoming Women's Entrepreneurship Week!

January 23, 2015

We are so pleased to share that we will be hosting a Women’s Entrepreneurship Boot Camp! Check out the media buzz below. See the original…

Uptown Magazine & So! Scottsdale Magazine : Courtney Klein of SEED SPOT featured as One of the Most Powerful People on the Move:40 and Under

January 9, 2015

Congratulations to our “mover” Courtney Klein! 40 under 40 in So! Scottsdale Magazine. SEED SPOT Alumni Hart Shafer was also featured in the spread, along…

Phoenix Business Journal: Arizona companies can showcase conscience with new benefit corporation designation

January 2, 2015

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AZ Business Magazine: Courtney Klein featured in "next" generation of business leaders

January 1, 2015

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