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Future Changemakers: Why Investing in Young Entrepreneurs Matters

April 3, 2026

Ninety-four percent of students at Camelback High School in Phoenix identify as students of color. Ninety percent come from low-income households. And for most of…

Kirk Johnson: “Don’t be a Cute Kid, Be a Professional Musician”

March 29, 2017

By: Bianca Buliga, Content Curator Kirk Johnson, SEED SPOT alum and founder of the SOUNDS Academy, is on a mission to provide Phoenix-based kids with…

Chelsea Harden: Taking the Reins with H.E.A.R.T. Center

March 23, 2017

By: Blakely Fraasch, Content Creator Intern Many people have heard the phrase “when you fall off the horse, get back on the saddle”. On the…

John B. Johnson: “My First Start-Up Failed”

March 15, 2017

By: Bianca Buliga, Content Curator The sad and scary truth? Not all business ventures succeed. In fact, about two-thirds will survive two years, half will…

How to Create Insta-Success on Instagram

March 1, 2017

By: Bianca Buliga, Content Creator Interested in learning how to embody Instagram #goals? Instagram is no longer just for your sixteen-year-old sister and her selfie-taking…

6 Habits of a Highly Impactful Entrepreneur

February 22, 2017

By: Bianca Buliga, Content Curator There are several adages that attempt to identify the perfect recipe to becoming an impactful entrepreneur, ranging from “early bird gets…

3 Ways Google Analytics Can Improve your Website

February 15, 2017

By: Blakely Fraasch, Content Curator Intern Successful entrepreneurs understand their target market and use that knowledge to their advantage. Using products like Google Analytics helps…

Melanie Isaacs: “Studying Fish Isn’t Helpful in Starting a Business”

February 8, 2017

By: Jenna Fitzgerald, Market Analysis Intern Most entrepreneurs remember their “moment.” You know, the moment they KNEW they were meant to start a socially-conscious business…

3 Ways Men Can Better Mentor Women

January 26, 2017

By: Bianca Buliga, Content Curator Though no two mentors are quite the same, the vast majority of entrepreneurs agree that a mentor is an irreplaceable…

SEED SPOT ALUMNUS PROFILE – Zenjoi

January 23, 2017

SEED SPOT is profiling SEED SPOT alumni that are part of InvestSW’s Venture Madness. Venture Madness is the premier investment competition in the Southwest and…

SEED SPOT ALUMNUS PROFILE – Schola

January 23, 2017

SEED SPOT is profiling SEED SPOT alumni that are part of InvestSW’s Venture Madness. Venture Madness is the premier investment competition in the Southwest and…

SEED SPOT ALUMNUS PROFILE – EpiFinder

January 22, 2017

SEED SPOT is profiling SEED SPOT alumni that are part of InvestSW’s Venture Madness. Venture Madness is the premier investment competition in the Southwest and…

SEED SPOT Alumnus Profile – Paraffin International

January 22, 2017

SEED SPOT is profiling SEED SPOT alumni that are part of InvestSW’s Venture Madness. Venture Madness is the premier investment competition in the Southwest and…

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