Celebrating Innovation: HERide Wins the 2025 Q1 Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant
- Cynthia Nevels
- Mar 31
- 3 min read
Start.Pivot.Grow. March 31, 2025
We are thrilled to announce HERide as the recipient of the 2025 Q1 Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant! This quarterly award, sponsored by Integrality, provides essential funding to innovative entrepreneurs and businesses striving to impact their communities. HERide, founded by Jillian Anderson, a former ride-share driver, is dedicated to improving the ride-sharing experience, particularly for women.
The Start.Pivot.Grow. Program, launched in 2020 by entrepreneur Cynthia Nevels in collaboration with Dallas College, aims to empower innovative business owners through education, resources, and funding. Each quarter, businesses can apply for micro-grants that support their operational needs, with a focus on scalability and sustainability. To date, the program has awarded over $147,500 in grant funds, fostering job creation and helping entrepreneurs access more than $1,042,000 in capital. It serves as a crucial initiative to fuel economic growth and support small businesses.
HERide stood out as a compelling candidate for the Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant due to its unique vision and mission. The organization is not just another ride-sharing service; it's transformative. HERide focuses on the safety and empowerment of women while providing economic opportunities through transportation. In a market often criticized for its lack of safety measures, HERide's commitment to vetting drivers and ensuring rigorous background checks reflects a profound dedication to creating a secure environment for riders.
"Our firm works to reinvest our capital in key areas in the business community to help entrepreneurs build bigger, better and stronger businesses," states Cynthia Nevels, President of Integrality and Founder of Start.Pivot.Grow.
What HERide Does
HERide is more than just a ride-sharing service; it’s a movement to empower women through safe transportation and job opportunities. Her initiative is focused on creating a community where women feel secure and valued as both drivers and riders. HERide’s commitment to quality safety standards and comprehensive driver vetting processes gives customers peace of mind, helping to build a trustworthy service in an industry that traditionally brims with challenges.
The company's ethos prioritizes the needs of women, encapsulating a vision that not only seeks to ameliorate transportation woes but also boosts financial independence and job creation for women looking to thrive in the gig economy.
Start.Pivot.Grow. shines as a beacon of hope for aspiring entrepreneurs, providing them with critical resources to navigate the complex landscape of starting and scaling a business. The program offers mentoring, networking opportunities, and funding to amplify innovative ideas. With its emphasis on supporting diverse entrepreneurs, Start.Pivot.Grow. creates a more inclusive business ecosystem that nurtures talent and encourages growth across various sectors.
By investing in innovative ideas like HERide, Start.Pivot.Grow. directly contributes to economic resilience and community enrichment. Each success story represents a step forward, proving that with the right support, entrepreneurs can overcome challenges and drive meaningful change.
Congratulations to HERide for being selected as the 2025 Q1 Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant winner! As they embark on this exciting journey, we look forward to seeing how their initiatives will reshape the ride-sharing landscape and empower women. HERide exemplifies the spirit of innovation and community-focused entrepreneurship that Start.Pivot.Grow. champions, and we are excited for the positive impact that will ripple through the community as a result.
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, consider exploring the Start.Pivot.Grow. Accelerator program to elevate your business. Together, we can cultivate an ecosystem where innovation thrives, and sustainable growth flourishes!
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