Catalyst Labs

Catalyst Labs had the opportunity to present our progress for the Village Capital Resource III program at the Echo coworking space in Durham, NC! It’s been an incredible journey, and we’re grateful to continue working alongside such amazing partners and entrepreneurs.

If you're in #Austin for SXSW, come meet Harold Hughes and Shondra Washington, as they speak and mentor at various events throughout the week! If you're hosting anything or have an event you'd like us to share, let us know - we’d love to support and connect. cc: dreambloc The Tech We Want

We’re beyond excited to introduce the founders who?made it into Cohort 4 of the BCSIA! These entrepreneurs are ready to take a hard look at their businesses and learn what it’ll take to get them to where they need to be. We can’t wait to support them along the way. A big congratulations to: ?? Georgina Dukes-Harris, Co-Founder & CEO of Swishvo (Health Tech) ?? Chaste Christopher I., Chief Period Officer of Sanicle (Femtech) ?? Jennifer K. Spears, MHRD, LMBT, Founder of The African Violet Tea Co. (Food & Beverage) ?? Louv Ford & Dez Gerald, Founders of ACRELS (Femtech) ?? Michele Dugar & Shonta Williams, Co-Founders of JiLuna (Health Tech) ?? Ashley McCall,LMSW, Founder of Welloe Health (Health Tech) ?? Kaylan Joseph, Founder & CEO of GlamourBae (Beauty) ?? Jhordan Jenkins, Founder of JJ's Learning Academy, LLC (Education) If any of these founders/businesses spark interest—whether it’s as a mentor, sponsor, partner, or investor—we have plenty of opportunities over the next 12 weeks to get involved. It takes a village to make magic happen, and we’re here for it!

Meet BCSIA Cohort 4! ?? From health tech to education and beyond, join us in welcoming these amazing founders as they begin their journeys with Catalyst Labs in the Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator! A huge thank you to our partners at Wells Fargo and Benedict College for their continued support in providing these founders with the resources they need over the next 12 weeks. ?? Founders: ?? Georgina Dukes-Harris ?? Chaste Christopher I. ?? Jennifer K. Spears ?? Louv Ford + Dez Gerald ?? Michele Dugar & Shonta Williams ?? Ashley McCall,LMSW ?? Kaylan Joseph ?? Jhordan Jenkins

We’re beyond excited to introduce the founders who?made it into Cohort 4 of the BCSIA! These entrepreneurs are ready to take a hard look at their businesses and learn what it’ll take to get them to where they need to be. We can’t wait to support them along the way. A big congratulations to: ?? Georgina Dukes-Harris, Co-Founder & CEO of Swishvo (Health Tech) ?? Chaste Christopher I., Chief Period Officer of Sanicle (Femtech) ?? Jennifer K. Spears, MHRD, LMBT, Founder of The African Violet Tea Co. (Food & Beverage) ?? Louv Ford & Dez Gerald, Founders of ACRELS (Femtech) ?? Michele Dugar & Shonta Williams, Co-Founders of JiLuna (Health Tech) ?? Ashley McCall,LMSW, Founder of Welloe Health (Health Tech) ?? Kaylan Joseph, Founder & CEO of GlamourBae (Beauty) ?? Jhordan Jenkins, Founder of JJ's Learning Academy, LLC (Education) If any of these founders/businesses spark interest—whether it’s as a mentor, sponsor, partner, or investor—we have plenty of opportunities over the next 12 weeks to get involved. It takes a village to make magic happen, and we’re here for it!

Can you guess where the next Launchpad will be? Here’s a hint: known as the "Queen City" and home to the famous Bank of America Stadium! Drop your guesses below! ??

We're still reminiscing our Launchpad: One Day Accelerator in Greenville, SC! A big thank you to our incredible mentors, partners, and the NEXTGEN Innovation Labs for making this event possible. ?? The entrepreneurs who participated showed up ready to learn and grow, and we're super grateful to have been part of that journey. We've got some more Launchpads planned this year and we can't wait to share it with you. Stay tuned!

We’ve had some interesting experiences, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s this: always show up as your best on virtual calls. Whether you’re pitching or just joining in on a session, your presence speaks volumes. What’s something you’ve noticed on a call that made you question it? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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We see the passion, the effort, and the dedication you put into your journey! We’re here for the long haul and committed to helping you grow. Read this message from our CEO, Shondra Washington, about our mission and the work ahead. ??