If you are reading this blog, chances are that you know that Ventures mission is to empower individuals with limited resources and unlimited potential to improve their lives through small business ownership. In 2016, when we drafted Ventures’ ambitious 2017-18...
When I am not supporting Ventures as a Board Member, I am the Director of Catalyst Kitchens, the international impact initiative of FareStart. FareStart empowers adults and young people experiencing poverty and homelessness to achieve self-sufficiency through life...
Capital is an essential tool for starting and growing a business. For many entrepreneurs, especially those with limited resources, finding capital for their business is challenging. Some entrepreneurs may not have a network of friends and family who can provide seed...
As the Food Business Manager at Ventures, I think about how to help our food-based businesses succeed. For business owners that complete Ventures’ cornerstone Business Basics Course, we provide five key services: Free specialized business coaching to help navigate...
Six years ago, what drew me to Ventures was not only the mission and vision of the organization, but the passionate, mission-driven, super smart and compassionate staff. Since starting with the organization in 2012, I have met so many amazing women—entrepreneurs,...
