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⭐ Today in our #FounderFandom Series where we introduce the 12 impact-focused founders and startups that make up the 4th cohort of the Denver-based 2024 Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator led by Dave Cass & Sasha Green, we’re spotlighting Pelican! 💸 Each year, over 25 million American families strive to secure a path toward higher education for their children but struggle significantly with financing it. Founded by Alexandra Bono (CEO), Pelican is a platform that helps families save for education through digital investment advice and funding opportunities. Pelican’s mission is to provide financial access to education and improve career and economic mobility outcomes for students. Key team members include Mac D. (CTO). Pelican is based in New York, NY. 🏆 #RecentWins Pelican has been granted its Investment Adviser Registration by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission! 📱 For any families saving for their children’s education, download Pelican on the App Store and Google Play! 🚀 How to keep up with Pelican? Follow us & them on LinkedIn for latest updates! 💚 And a special thank you to our Partners, Strada Education Foundation & World Education Services for helping make this program possible! How are you impacting today’s workforce for the better? #Techstars #WorkforceDevelopment #Accelerator #Founders #Startups #Impact #BetterforFounders #GiveFirst

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John Morales-Marquez

Co-Founder & CTO at Fathom | Techstars WFD ’24 | Distributed Ledger Tech & Decentralized Identity

3mo

When I first heard, “When this company succeeds, imagine how much better the world could be.” I think about this company & my past personal struggles. Go Pelican!

Kelly Roark

Strategic Revenue Leader | Innovation Evangelist & Advisor | Commercial GTM & Operations Growth, Startup to Scaleup

3mo

Big congrats Alexandra Bono! Looking forward to big things from you and Pelican 🚀

Alan Vu

Co-Founder & CEO @ Flexspeak | Techstars '24 | Speech-Language Pathologist

3mo

Go Alexandra Bono! 💪

Paul Slater

CEO/Co-founder of BillionMinds (Techstars 2024) and host of Humanity Working Podcast - I help create adaptable, resilient workforces ready for the future of work, and I love really old movies.

3mo

Alexandra Bono is bringing so much wisdom and passion to a huge problem. As someone who nearly dropped out of college due to financial difficulties, I cannot wait to see it solved!

Alexandra Bono

Founder and CEO at Pelican | Columbia Business School MBA

3mo

So thrilled to be part of this program!

Susan McLennan

Techstars 2024 | Building healthier, happier communities and organizations

3mo

Alexandra Bono is a total rockstar! Your questions at our in-person were so fire, and I always learn so much from you!!!

Sam (Saman) Akhtar

CEO & Co-Founder of SubHub | Techstars | Innovative Education Leader | 12+ Years Shaping Academic Excellence

3mo

Way to go Alexandra Bono! 🚀

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