It seems that the economy’s engine is starting to churn again. More importantly, technology and Internet companies seem to be coming alive as well. Startups founded a few years ago are now taking center stage with a series of high profile IPOs. The last time we experienced a wave of startup growth, minority entrepreneurs were largely left out of the picture. In a time and country where the number of minorities is growing significantly each year, we cannot watch this happen again. As a member of DreamIt Ventures, a Philadelphia-based startup accelerator, it is my job to make sure history does not repeat itself.
DreamIt operates accelerators for startups. We work with great and talented entrepreneurs to help them build great companies. Our accelerator was designed to be the startup program thatthe founders wish existed when they started and sold their first companies. It creates a collaborative environment in which fellow entrepreneurs can share ideas, inspire each other, and push each other to higher levels of success. Accelerator participants receive excellent coaching and mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs. They receive legal and accounting services when needed without having to burn precious cash. For the startups’ founders this also means an opportunity to refine their business models and ultimately pitch their companies to an investment community of angels and venture capitalists.
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Author: William Crowder
