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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…

MELANIE KUTA: THE MISSION BEHIND MEDITATION

February 10, 2023

Melanie Kuta’s participation in SEED SPOT’s Impact Accelerator opened doors for her and her venture. Read what other alumni have to say about SEED SPOT’s…

Meet Brittney Dias of Looking Lens!

December 1, 2022

Brittney Dias, SEED SPOT alum, is making a lasting impact in communities across the country through Looking Lens! In her LinkedIn Live Ask Me Anything session, she answers questions about entrepreneurship and being an author.

Meet Ten Purpose-Driven Arizona Startups Worth Supporting

November 21, 2022

SEED SPOT showcases several impactful ventures that are working towards creating equity and opportunity in the Arizona community.

Meet the latest Impact Accelerator cohort!

November 7, 2022

There’s nothing better than the Impact Accelerator! It’s the best time to find out the amazing impact-focused work that is happening in our communities through…

EY partners with SEED SPOT to mentor entrepreneurs

October 27, 2022

SEED SPOT believes in the relationship between success and community, with mentorship playing a key factor in this. Our mentorship community is filled with hundreds…

Why you should join me at SEED SPOT’s 10 Year Anniversary Demo Day Showcase

October 4, 2022

There are few organizations that understand and harness this power better than Phoenix-based SEED SPOT, a global Top 5 Private Business Accelerator known for its work with over 2,000 impact-driven entrepreneurs. Since 2012, SEED SPOT has been a disruptor and innovator in the social impact space and this Fall marks a decade since its founding right here in Phoenix.

Meet the Ventures At The Fall 2022 Impact Accelerator

September 29, 2022

Let’s meet this season’s cohort!  Venture Name: SWBee Studio, LLC Founder: Starin Butler Biography: Starin is a Landscape Architect in Phoenix, AZ. She left her…

The Importance of Mentorship For Entrepreneurs

September 13, 2022

SEED SPOT’s last webinar on mentoring, “The Importance of Mentorship”, was jam-packed with information. If you missed out, no worries! Here’s a brief recap.

Meet The Speakers At SEED SPOT’s 10th Anniversary Demo Day Showcase

September 13, 2022

This year marks SEED SPOT’s tenth anniversary, and we are excited to invite some amazing SEED SPOT alumni to speak at a special Demo Day…

Looking Lens: helping Black and Brown youth reach their potential

June 2, 2022

Meet Brittney Dias (she/her), CEO & Co-Founder of Looking Lens! Looking Lens creates stories that inspire Black & Brown youth to reach their full potential. There…

DEI Pro Finder: an online hub of information and resources

June 1, 2022

Meet Juan C. Taveras (he/him), CEO & Founder of DEI Pro Finder! The relationship between diverse teams working in inclusive environments and positive financial performance has…

#seedSPOTTED Alumni – Looking Lens: helping Black and Brown youth reach their potential

June 1, 2022

Meet Brittney Dias (she/her), SEED SPOT alumni, and CEO & Co-Founder of Looking Lens! Looking Lens creates stories that inspire Black & Brown youth to reach…

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