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This Holiday Season - Give to the Future
Don't miss out! Receive a special treat from the Bronx's first chocolate factory and Founder Forward grant recipient. Did you know that the Bronx is home to the first bean-to-bar chocolate factory run by Black chocolatiers? In an industry where Black chocolatiers are so rare you can count them on one hand worldwide, three brothers are writing their own chapter in chocolate-making history. Meet Daniel Maloney, co-founder of Sol Cacao and his two brothers, Dominic and Nicholas. Their story...
Invest in founders, invest in communities! This Giving Tuesday
Don't miss out! The first 50 donors over $50 will receive a special treat from the Bronx's first chocolate factory and Founder Forward grant recipient. This Giving Tuesday - Invest in founders, invest in communities. Contribute Today In 2024, Founder Forward began using the term "community centered" future to describe the future we are working towards. A future where founders are equipped to innovate, create jobs, respond to the needs of their customers, and to serve as anchors to new,...
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Hello Founder Forward Community! Thank you for your continued support of Founder Forward and our mission to revolutionize the start-up ecosystem. We are eager to hear your feedback on our newsletter. Please take five minutes to complete the survey. Take Survey Keep moving forward, The Founder Forward Team Let's Team Up - On ConvertKit Would you be interested in working together to grow our networks through the recommendation feature or joining the creator network? Reply to this email. 134 E...
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April 2024 Hello, Founder Forward Community! Over the years, we have met each of you through partnerships, at events, and other interactions within the industry and we have been inspired by your steadfast commitment to founders. Founder Forward is currently undergoing a strategic refresh to elevate our work with founders, the startup ecosystem, and the local communities we focus on, and we are evaluating how we can better engage you - our network of support. To do so, we are shifting this...
Your guide to innovation fusion
Founder Forward March 2024 Hello, Founder Forward Community! We hope all of you had a great March. In this edition of our newsletter, we explore the transformative impact of the CHIPS and Science Act and the Tech Hubs program on small businesses across America. The CHIPS Act, with over $5 billion in investments on semiconductor-related research, development, and manufacturing, works to enhance U.S. competitiveness, create jobs, and protect national security. Concurrently, the Tech Hubs...
I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.
Founder Forward February 2024 "I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them." --- Madam C.J. Walker Hello, Founder Forward Community! As we conclude Black History Month, it's a moment for reflection and gratitude. This past month, we've had the privilege of honoring the remarkable entrepreneurs of the past whose innovations, resilience, and determination paved the way for the vibrant landscape of...
New Year, Same Committed Support!
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...