When people think about raising capital, they often picture pitch competitions, investor meetings, or grant applications. Those things matter. But they usually aren’t where investment…
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What #GivingTuesdayNow Means to Us
What #GivingTuesdayNow Means to Us SEED SPOT Community, It’s #GivingTuesdayNow! On this global day of generosity and unity, communities throughout the world are coming together…
Patent in a Box – 2020 Impact Accelerator Venture
Patent-in-a-Box is on a mission to democratize patents by providing a technology-based process to simply, credibly, and affordably enable any small business owner or independent…
Wellness Staffers – 2020 Impact Accelerator Venture
Jessica Carpenter is the Founder of Wellness Staffers, a company that connects people with wellness. By delivering in-person, virtual, and application-based wellness programs, workshops, coaching…
Love Glasses Revolution – 2020 Impact Accelerator Venture
Creating community and connection using their unique product as a reminder is how Love Glasses Revolution creates impact. Learn more about Tara and Love Glasses…
Quench Naturel- 2020 Impact Accelerator Venture
Quench Naturel defines natural with facial and body care products that are created to heal with love and plants, not chemicals. Founded by Allana Taylor,…
Eco-Stylist – 2020 Impact Accelerator Venture
Garik Himebaugh is the founder of Eco-Stylist. Their mission is to help men look sharp in clothes that improve the lives of clothing makers while…
How SEED SPOT Entrepreneurs Overcome Barriers in Uncertain Times
By: Duane Rollins, Vice President of Impact & Research Every year, SEED SPOT surveys hundreds of alumni nationwide to gauge the progress their ventures are…
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Tips for the Self-Employed
By: Erin O’Shea, CFO of SEED SPOT You may have heard that there is cash available under the CARES Act for small businesses including independent…
#OpenWeStand: SEED SPOT Joins GoDaddy Coalition of 30 Brands Sustaining Small Businesses alongside Salesforce, Slack, and American Express
GoDaddy recently launched #OpenWeStand, a movement designed to help small businesses keep their doors open in the economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19. To double down…
Meet the DC Impact Accelerator Ventures: Plugged Technologies Inc.
By: Bianca Buliga, Senior Marketing Manager Victor Ehienulo and Madiagne Sarr are the co-founders of Plugged, a SaaS platform that empowers universities with the technology…
Meet the DC Impact Accelerator Ventures: Bowerbags LLC
By: Bianca Buliga, Senior Marketing Manager Jamie Bowerman is the inventor of Bowerbags, a venture that enhances mobility and ensures safety for the Department of…
Meet the DC Impact Accelerator Ventures: Guidefi
By: Bianca Buliga, Senior Marketing Manager Charlene Fadirepo is the founder of Guidefi, a fintech marketplace that makes it easier for women and diverse professionals…