Jaime Mendez is more than a Ventures entrepreneur. He's a triple threat.
A Letter From La Malquerida
Last year, we celebrated the 10 Year Anniversary of our Latino program by hosting an event that featured eight Latino businesses. That night, one of those businesses gave us a letter.
Food Justice: Supporting Food Businesses Through Advocacy
We are calling this our “food justice” campaign because we know that food entrepreneurs with limited resources face an uphill battle because of a lack of access to capital and other barriers.
Partner Spotlight: Seattle’s Office of Economic Development
Becoming an entrepreneur doesn’t happen in isolation.
The Next Phase of Our Food Business Incubator
Why did we sell our food truck? This is what we learned about food business incubation since 2014.
Business Spotlight: Doolie’s African Hot Sauce
Doolie’s African salsa contains a unique signature blend of fresh, local ingredients including coconut, jalapeños,...
Partner Spotlight: Food Innovation Network
At Ventures, our philosophy is that without great partnerships, it’s challenging to make an impact...
La Panadería Found the Sweet Spot at SAM’s Olympic Sculpture Park
When the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) asked us to bring an emerging entrepreneur to their café in the Olympic Sculpture Park, La Panadería was a clear choice.
El Chito Gourmet Tamales
We sat down with Marlo Aguilar, the proud owner of El Chito Gourmet Tamales, to learn more about how he started his business.
Business Spotlight: Lily’s Salvadorian Catering
Lilian Quintanilla, owner of Lily’s Salvadorian Catering, creates authentic, delicious Salvadoran meals. Lilian heard about...
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