About

Your Player Profile is your official SST participant profile, featuring information about you and your business (or idea). It helps mentors, peers, and the SEED SPOT community connect with you throughout the program.

Once approved, your Player Card will be featured on the Players Page, making you an official member of the SST25 roster!

To complete your Player Profile, fill out the Player Profile form and submit the following:

Page 1: Personal Information

1. Your Name & Email Address – Make sure this matches your SST registration details.
2. Email & LinkedIn Visibility (Optional) – Choose whether to display your email and LinkedIn on your public Player Profile.
3. Upload a Headshot Photo – Highly encouraged! If you prefer not to upload a photo, an avatar will be automatically assigned.
4. Your Assist: What Can You Give? – Share skills, knowledge, or connections that could benefit fellow participants.
5. Your Ask: How Can Others Help YOU? – Let the SST community know how they can support you!

Page 2: Business or Idea Details

1. Your Business Name – If you don’t have an official name yet, enter a placeholder.
2. Your Role in the Business – Enter your title (e.g., Founder, CEO, Director of Sales).
3. Business Website or Facebook Page (Optional) – Share your business’s website or social media page.
4. Business Visibility (Optional) – Choose whether to display your business name, role, and website on your public Player Profile.

Page 3: Context for Speakers & Mentors (This will NOT be public on your Player Profile)

1. Your Business Stage – Select whether you’re in the idea stage, early stage, or growth stage.
2. Tell Us About Your Business or Idea – Briefly describe your business, the problem it solves, and who it helps.
3. Your Program Goal – What’s the biggest thing you want to achieve during Startup Spring Training? Be bold and specific!
4. Agree to the SEED SPOT Startup Spring Training Terms and Conditions.

Note: Players should Register before completing their Player Profile.

Your Player Card will be featured on the Players Page, which is visible to other participants, mentors, and the SST community. You can choose whether to include your email, LinkedIn, and business details when filling out your Player Profile.

We understand that not everyone is comfortable sharing their full details publicly, and we want you to feel safe while participating in Startup Spring Training.

Here are some ways you can adjust your profile for privacy:

• Use a last initial instead of your full last name – You can enter just your first name and last initial (e.g., "Jamie S.") instead of your full name.
• Opt out of displaying personal details – You can choose not to include your email, LinkedIn, business name, or website on your public Player Profile.
• Use a generic avatar instead of a photo – If you prefer not to upload a headshot, an avatar will be automatically assigned to your profile.
• Use a placeholder for your business name – If your business is still in development or confidential, you can use a general descriptor (e.g., "Wellness Startup" instead of a formal name).
• Keep your responses broad – You can still complete "Your Assist" and "Your Ask" in a way that shares value without revealing too much personal information.

If you have additional concerns or need special accommodations, please reach out to startupspringtraining@seedspot.org, and we’ll work with you to find a solution that allows you to participate comfortably.

We highly encourage participants to upload a headshot to personalize their experience and help others connect with them. However, if you prefer not to, an avatar will automatically be assigned to your Player Card.

At Startup Spring Training, we believe in entrepreneurs supporting entrepreneurs—everyone has something to give, even if it’s just a small insight, a helpful resource, or a shared experience.

Your "Assist" could be:

• Offering marketing advice if you’ve run a campaign before
• Sharing a great free tool that helped your business
• Connecting someone to a resource or group you’ve found useful
• Giving encouragement or lessons from your own journey

However, there is no obligation to help anyone who reaches out. If you’re busy or it’s not the right fit, you are welcome to decline politely or not respond. You are always in control of your engagement.

Your "Ask" is your chance to let the SST community know how they can support you. Be as specific as possible—this helps mentors, fellow entrepreneurs, and SEED SPOT staff connect you with the right resources.

Here are some examples of great Asks:

• Connections: “I’m looking to meet other entrepreneurs in the food industry.”
• Feedback: “I’d love a second opinion on my website before I launch.”
• Advice: “What’s the best way to price my product for wholesale?”
• Resources: “Does anyone know of grants for women entrepreneurs?”
• Mentorship: “I need guidance on scaling my business while keeping costs low.”

Even if you're not sure exactly what you need, just share where you’re stuck—the Startup Spring Training community is here to help!

If your Player Profile isn’t appearing on the Players Page, it’s most likely still in the review process. Profiles are typically approved within a few hours but may take longer at peak times.

Here’s what to do:

1. Wait a Few Hours – Profile approvals aren’t instant and may take up to 24 hours to process.
2. Check Your Email – If there was an issue with your submission, you may receive an email from SEED SPOT with next steps.
3. Make Sure You Clicked ‘Submit’ – If you didn’t reach the confirmation screen, your profile may not have been sent.
4. Still Missing? Reach Out! – If more than 24 hours have passed and your profile still isn’t live, email startupspringtraining@seedspot.org, and we’ll check on it for you!

If you need to make edits or corrections to your Player Profile, please email your request to startupspringtraining@seedspot.org and a member of our team will assist you.