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Start.Pivot.Grow. Economic Impact

Start.Pivot.Grow. social impact business development programs and resources improve economic outcomes for small and midsize businesses through the use of innovative research-backed education programs, technology and financial services. 

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Community and Education Partners

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ECONOMIC IMPACT

Start.Pivot.Grow. Accelerator is a national accelerator and business development program fueling equitable distribution of wealth, economic development and business innovation by supporting small to midsize businesses through results driven business education, business advising and access to capital programs. 

Partner with us through sponsorships, investment capital and volunteers to deliver economic development in the small business community. 

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492 HOURS OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Nearly 500 hours of business advising, technical assistance, and mentoring have been provided to small businesses since the pandemic.

$52,000 BUSINESS GRANTS AWARDED POST PANDEMIC

Four small business pitch competitions hosted since the pandemic sponsored by banks.

​77.3% ARE WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES

77.3% Are Women-Owned Businesses

$485,000 CAPITAL RAISED
BY SCHOLARS

Participants have accessed outside capital since the pandemic ranging from commercial loans, equity investment, grants and credit card products.

123 SMALL BUSINESS SERVED SINCE THE PANDEMIC

77.3% Are Women-Owned Businesses

19 JOBS CREATED OR RETAINED

Participants had never enrolled in a formal accelerator program nor sought business development assistance. After graduating new jobs were created.

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