Entrepreneurs Participate in CT Accelerator

ewalsh • July 6, 2017

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reSET’s Impact Accelerator is a four-month program designed to provide entrepreneurs with access to the knowledge, networks, and resources they need to grow their businesses and their impact. The program provides business coaching and connects local startups and entrepreneurs to early-stage customers and industry-specific experts and mentors.

Here, six Greater Hartford entrepreneurs share their experience with the 2017 reSET Impact Accelerator:

Lanna Nawa is Co-Founder of social entrepreneurship startup Impact Mart, which is participating in the 2017 reSET Impact Accelerator.

“When you’re in a startup, sometimes it’s as though you have blinders on. All you know is what’s in front of you. Programs like the reSET accelerator help to take away those blinders so you can look at the big picture and figure out the steps to take to get your company from Point A to Point B.”
— Ben Grinnell, Managing Partner CareerPath Mobile
Read our interview: Social Impact Startup Engages Students in Career Development

“reSET has been an amazing resource for developing my second business. reSET has not only provided me a model to grow my business, but most importantly, it has provided the mentoring and networks I really need. It really levels the playing field for someone who has great ideas, drive, and ambition but lacks the connections. I encourage anyone who is serious about developing their business to join a cohort there.”
— Kristine Schlichting, Ph.D., Chief Psychologist and Director of Hopewell Health Solutions
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“reSET has provided us with invaluable resources to help us make our dream a reality. The organization provides everything from lawyers, accountants, co-working space, and dedicated staff to help your business grow. We specifically chose to participate in reSET’s accelerator because it specializes in social entrepreneurship. The program not only offers guidance on how to take your startup to the next level, but also how to do so in an ethical manner.”
— Lanna Nawa Co-Founder Impact Mart
Read our interview: Social Entrepreneurship Startup with a Mission to Solve Global Issues

“Connecticut is filled with talent, innovation, and resources. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be informed about the reSET accelerator.”
— Anthony Valentine, Founder of Kulture
Read our interview: Social Impact Startup Fosters Innovative Youth Kulture

Matt Siracusa is founder of social impact startup WEWOOL.

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By awalsh • July 17, 2024

Transform Your Business This Fall: Applications Open for reSET's Retail Incubator and Digital Marketing Mastermind Programs Hartford, CT – July 17, 2024 – reSET, the Hartford-based entrepreneur support organization committed to nurturing businesses with a social mission, is excited to announce that applications are now open for two separate programs designed to help entrepreneurs grow with impact: the Retail Incubator and the Digital Marketing Mastermind. Both programs are set to run this fall, providing invaluable resources and mentorship to early-stage and established entrepreneurs alike. Applications close at midnight on July 21, with classes set to start mid-August and run through October. “Both of these programs were developed because of demand from our alumni and local entrepreneurs,” said Sarah Bodley, Executive Director of reSET. “The Retail Incubator has been popular with Hartford-area founders preparing for fall and holiday markets, or opening their own storefronts. We developed the Digital Marketing Mastermind to help local entrepreneurs build an online business presence and stand out in the online world.” Retail Incubator The Floor-Plan Retail Business Incubator is a partnership between reSET and Hartford-based Breakfast Lunch & Dinner, a community venture-building studio. Now in its fourth year, the program is designed to support product-based businesses in their stages of entrepreneurship. Participants will learn to understand customer needs, define pricing strategies, address key legal and financial topics, all to prepare their businesses for fall and winter markets. Entrepreneurs will gain insights from industry experts, access a supportive community, and receive practical tools to enhance their business acumen. For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.resetco.org/retail-incubator . Digital Marketing Mastermind The Digital Marketing Mastermind is tailored for entrepreneurs who already have a business and are looking to elevate their digital marketing efforts. This program will provide advanced strategies to boost online presence, engage with target audiences, and convert engagement into sales. Participants will learn from seasoned marketing professionals and peers, gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the digital marketplace. Entrepreneurs interested in more information on the program and application should visit https://www.resetco.org/digital-marketing-mastermind About reSET reSET is a nonprofit organization in Hartford, CT, whose mission is advancing the social enterprise sector. reSET specializes in social enterprise ― impact-driven business with a double or triple bottom line. In addition to providing coworking space, accelerator, and mentoring programs, reSET aims to inspire innovation and community collaboration and to support entrepreneurs in creating market-based solutions to community challenges. reSET’s goal is to meet entrepreneurs wherever they are in their trajectory and to help them take their businesses to the next level. Visit reSET | Where Great Companies Grow (resetco.org). # # #