This blog highlights stories of the entrepreneur’s journey. We believe in featuring both the head and the heart of our portfolio companies and other social impactors from around the country.
Posted September 12, 2019
“They honestly gave me the tools to be a better person.” That’s how Kevin Christmas describes the impact of the Philadelphia-based non-profit New Leash on Life USA which is a…
Posted September 3, 2019
We are teaming up with gener8tor in Milwaukee to launch a month-long program to eventually bring to market new business ideas on how to prevent recidivism. Last week, nearly 100…
Posted August 29, 2019
Tess Peppers felt a sense of urgency when she decided to make a career shift that would have her entering a completely different industry. She had no bearings– no idea…
Posted June 4, 2019
I've always said my favorite part of storytelling is that I get to meet extraordinary people who often describe themselves and their actions as ordinary. Earlier this spring, a few…
Posted June 4, 2019
I was nervous the first time I met my future brothers-in-law as they quizzed, prodded and pushed me about my intentions regarding their sister. Almost 25 years later, there are…