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Introducing Shannon McGhee, SEED SPOT’s New CEO

December 8, 2025

As you may know, big things are happening at SEED SPOT this month. On December 1st, Shannon McGhee stepped into the role of our organization’s…

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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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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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#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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Meet the 12 Ventures pitching at Demo Day 2022

May 5, 2022

Voting is open from May 20th through May 23rd! Visit www.seedspotdemoday.com to participate. Get ready to get inspired! It’s DEMO DAY! How does it work?…

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Small Business Masterpost | Startup Spring Training Event Series Round-Up Part Two

May 3, 2022

Hey Founders! We’ve compiled resources, recordings, and recommendations from the best in the industry as part of SEED SPOT’s Startup Spring Training series! Here’s what…

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