by Amy Hollander | Jun 19, 2019 | Our Entrepreneurs
There’s no question that it takes diverse businesses to make a vibrant city. And our LGBTQ+ business community is a part of what makes Seattle special. This month, Ventures is highlighting the successes, experiences, and impact of local, diverse LGBTQ+ business owners...
by Amy Hollander | May 20, 2019 | Microfinance
[cmsms_row data_padding_bottom=”0″ data_padding_top=”0″ data_color=”default” data_width=”boxed”][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business....
by Amy Hollander | May 9, 2019 | Advocacy
Since the beginning of the year, our advocacy program has been focused on achieving the goals we set in January. Now that Washington’s annual legislative “session” has ended, it’s time to take a deep breath and reflect on what we have achieved together. It has been 18...
by Amy Hollander | Apr 15, 2019 | Latino Business Owners, Our Entrepreneurs
One of the biggest perks of working at Ventures is hearing the stories that lead to entrepreneurship. I made my way to Pike Place Market on a Monday afternoon. I was extremely excited for one of Los Agaves’ burritos, which won a Food and Beverage Magazine’s Best...
by Amy Hollander | Apr 4, 2019 | About Ventures
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] “A pinch of passion and brilliant idea, a teaspoon of training, 3 tablespoons of coaching, 2 ½ cups of incubation and 4 bags of capital.” It’s been one week since InnoVentures and we...