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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
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“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
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“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
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Matt Siracusa is founder of social impact startup WEWOOL.