Communitas America

I've had the pleasure of serving on the board of directors of Communitas America for almost four years, and thanks to the leadership of Sunmoon Jang, the organization is responsible for fostering the growth of countless entrepreneurs from historically excluded communities. That's why I'm excited to share that the Communitas Venture accelerator is now accepting applications for its next cohort, running from September 25 to December 11. Specifically, this cohort will be focused on helping people with ventures focused on 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞. If you're a New York-based entrepreneur who's interested, apply by August 15 (https://lnkd.in/e3RRf4KJ), and you can learn more about the cohort, as well as other Communitas resources and upcoming events, by checking out the July newsletter (https://lnkd.in/esrkjvE7). #foodjustice #foodequity #foodculture #agriculture #sustainability #nutrition #zerohunger

🎙 Last chance to apply to be an entrepreneur-in-resident (EIR) in our Launch Fellowship at the Robin Hood Foundation 🎙 We believe technology has the potential to solve many problems, making tasks easier, but often these solutions don't address the toughest urban challenges faced by New Yorkers. Our Fellowship Launch Program aims to create products and services that tackle real community issues. Tech builders, designers, product managers, engineers, and experts in different fields collaborate directly with the community to design and build impactful solutions. Fellows (which we also refer to as 'EIRs', Entreprenuers-In-Residence) participate in intensive, community-centric research to identify, define, and test potential solutions, followed by several weeks to prototype, test, and iterate on their projects. The goal is for teams to focus on both user and customer validation, and leave the program with a minimum viable product (MVP). Past Fellows have created venture-backed companies, tech-enabled nonprofits, open-source projects, and more. We seek Fellows who are passionately dedicated to addressing the most pressing issues for low-income communities in NYC, focusing on both launching and sustaining impactful solutions. Join us Gaeleen Quinn, Sergio Marrero, & Farah Weheba. The deadline is tomorrow. 📅 17th July ⏰ Midnight Application here: http://bit.ly/3S90lRQ

So proud that we've been building the firmest foundation for hyper-local entrepreneurs to thrive/collaborate/respect/be respected. This singular creative idea, much needed but untapped, is proven as we work alongside approximately 200 fellow entrepreneurs. Dreaming of significant achievements in 2024. Happy New Year. Here's our first newsletter in 2024. https://lnkd.in/ekimp5hw