Posts Tagged ‘incubator’
3 Benefits of Teaching Students Social Entrepreneurship
By: Bianca Buliga, Digital Marketing Manager Did you know that 72% of high school students have considered starting their own business, yet 62% are never offered a course in entrepreneurship?…
Read MoreThe Power of Hashtags on Social Media
By: Blakely Fraasch, Content Creator Intern Remember the #IceBucketChallenge organized by the ALS Association that went viral back in 2014? You know, the one that your brother, mom, and grandma…
Read MoreIntroducing Kate Glantz as D.C. Director of Entrepreneur Initiatives
By: Bianca Buliga, Content Curator We are thrilled to welcome Kate Glantz as the latest member of our SEED SPOT family, and we are confident in her abilities to create…
Read MoreJosh Kaplan: From High School Student to Co-Founder of BrailleBoard
By Josh Kaplan, SEED SPOT Schools Participant and Co-Founder of BrailleBoard Growing up, I knew I wanted to become a doctor. Never did I think I’d become an entrepreneur –…
Read MoreKirk Johnson: “Don’t be a Cute Kid, Be a Professional Musician”
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 opportunities to study, play, and…
Read MoreChelsea Harden: Taking the Reins with H.E.A.R.T. Center
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 path to entrepreneurship, you may…
Read MoreJohn B. Johnson: “My First Start-Up Failed”
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 survive five years, and one-third…
Read More6 Habits of a Highly Impactful Entrepreneur
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 the worm” to “the difference…
Read MoreMelanie Isaacs: “Studying Fish Isn’t Helpful in Starting a Business”
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 venture. SEED SPOT alumna Melanie…
Read More3 Ways Men Can Better Mentor Women
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 business investment. According to a…
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