Based in San Francisco, Hub Ventures is a community and support program for social entrepreneurs who are looking to take his or her start-up to the next level. The program runs every 12 weeks for the same amount of time. According to the organization's website, in that time, "participating companies receive seed funding and engage in best-in-class mentorship, collaborative sessions with program peers, and workshops and speaker events on topics relevant to impact oriented startups."
Some of the influential mentors include Mike Moss of Hub Bay Area, Edward West of Mission Motors, Mitra Ardon of Natural Innovation, Jon Axtell of SOCAP, Shelby Clark of Relay Rides, Janine Firpo of Sevak Solutions MOD4, Kendal Riding of KKM Capital and Kevin Starr of Mulago Foundation.
Contact Information
Hub Ventures website
Hub Ventures on Facebook
Social Good Accelerators
Hub Ventures Supports Entrepreneurs with Start-Ups
Trend Themes
1. Social Entrepreneurship - The rise of social entrepreneurship and the need for community support programs presents an opportunity for organizations that can provide mentorship and funding.
2. Impact-oriented Startups - The growing market of impact-oriented startups presents an opportunity for organizations that can provide collaborative sessions, workshops, and relevant speaker events.
3. Best-in-class Mentorship - The demand for best-in-class mentorship presents an opportunity for organizations that can provide influential mentors from various industries and sectors.
Industry Implications
1. Venture Capital - Venture capital firms can capitalize on the growing market of impact-oriented startups by providing seed funding and investment opportunities.
2. Consulting - Consulting firms can provide services such as business strategy, marketing, and financial planning to social entrepreneurs to support the growth of their impact-oriented startups.
3. Non-profit - Non-profits can partner with social entrepreneurship community support programs to provide resources and funding for impact-oriented startups that align with their mission and values.