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SEED SPOT and Arkade Introduce Land+Launch NWA With Walton Family Foundation Grant to Connect Global Founders With Industry Leaders

October 26, 2026

Grant of more than $475,000 funds a one-year pilot of immersion weeks, launch camps, and workshops with Northwest Arkansas’ retail and supply chain partners BENTONVILLE,…

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SEED SPOT’s Summer 2024 Impact Accelerator: Meet the 17 Innovative Social Ventures

September 24, 2024

Transforming Communities: Meet the Social Entrepreneurs Shaping Our Future Are you ready to witness the future of social innovation? SEED SPOT’s Summer 2024 Impact Accelerator…

Announcing: The Launch of Accelerator for Creative Brands in Washington, D.C.

August 22, 2024

SEED SPOT partners with Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif), a Washington D.C. Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), to launch the second cohort of the…

Meet the Mentors Powering SEED SPOT’s First Retail Brand Accelerator!

August 5, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the Retail Mentor Cohort for SEED SPOT’s inaugural Retail Brand Accelerator program. This fully-funded 10-week accelerator provides tailored education, mentorship,…

Retail Brand Accelerator: Meet the Inaugural Cohort!

July 8, 2024

SEED SPOT’s first-ever Retail Brand Accelerator program cohort is made possible by funding from Walmart through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity. These entrepreneurs are…

5 Tips for Selecting the Right Accelerator

May 7, 2024

There are thousands of accelerator programs throughout the world all offering similar promises. How do you evaluate which is worth your time and which will deliver on your investment?

New appointments, additions made to SEED SPOT Executive Board

May 2, 2023

SEED SPOT, one of the nation’s leading social enterprise incubators, announces the appointment of Sentari Minor of Scottsdale-based behavioral health integrator evolvedMD as Chair of…

Advice on your first budget

February 14, 2023

Having some trouble creating your venture’s first budget?  In this webinar, Cheryl Sadolfo answers questions about startup costs and crafting a first detailed budget! Read…

TERRY SMITH: DEEPENING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH ECARDS

February 10, 2023

Terry Smith participated in SEED SPOT’s in-person Phoenix Impact Accelerator, and has a lot to share about the experience! If you’re interested in joining this…

SHARITTA MARSHALL: DEVELOPING A VISION

February 10, 2023

Sharitta Marshall joined our in-person Arizona Impact Accelerator from October 24th-Dec 16th. Check out what other entrepreneurs have to say about SEED SPOT!  If you’re…

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.

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