Founder Forward

Founder Forward January 2024 New Year, Same Committed Support! Hello, Founder Forward Community! As we step into the new year, let's carry forward the unwavering support that has fueled our journey thus far. Embrace the challenges, celebrate the victories, and remember: New Year, Same Committed Support—because together, we create the foundation for remarkable growth and enduring success. Here's to another year of empowerment, resilience, and shared triumphs! Unlocking Big Contracts: A...

Founder Forward January 2024 There is still time to sign up for ScaleUp! ScaleUp is back! ScaleUp is back! ScaleUp is a program for diverse start-ups at all stages that provides participants with the opportunity to learn or get a refresher on foundational business concepts that can set them up for success and growth. Through workshops, roundtables, and other networking opportunities with subject matter experts across an array of industries, founders will have the chance to ask questions, hear...

Founder Forward December 2023 Founder Forward: Celebrating a Year of Progress and Community Dear Founder Forward community, As we bid farewell to 2023, we can't help but reflect on the incredible journey we've embarked upon together. Founder Forward has undergone a transformative year filled with growth, achievements, and a deepened commitment to our mission of advancing equity and access in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. A New Beginning: Founder Forward Emerges One of the significant...

Founder Forward November 2023 "Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." - Melody Beattie, Author Hello, Founder Forward Community! As we head into the holiday season we want to take the time to express our gratitude for your support and following. In the giving season, we celebrate all acts of support and encourage the humility it takes to contribute to the success of others while knowing it does not diminish our own. This holiday season...

Founder Forward October 2023 "The good news is, we follow people that look like us if the story is told the right way." Robert F. Smith, Founder of Vista Equity Partners Hello, Founder Forward Community! I hope all of you have had a great month of October. As we continue to build this community together we must remember the phrase, “Each one, teach one”. Meaning, that if Founder Forward is truly acting as an organization for founders by founders then your voices need to be heard. Not within...

Founder Forward September 2023 "You don't have to compromise who you are. You can very well find investors who are completely aligned with you." Kevin Dedner, Founder of Hurdle Hello, Founder Forward Community! We hope you all had a great month of September. As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month we are reflecting on the importance of intention when it comes to amplifying the voices of diverse communities and investing in their collective success. Inclusiveness is mighty because...

Founder Forward August 2023 Support is a Verb: August marked National Black Business Month, but even with the month coming to a close your support doesn’t have to stop here! Hello, Founder Forward Community! We hope you all had a wonderful month of August filled with support for your local Black-owned businesses. Did you know despite financing pitfalls, a study conducted at the University of California Santa Cruz, found that the number of Black small businesses in the US was higher in the...