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2023 Seed Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs Pitch Event

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2023 Seed Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs Pitch Event

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Join us virtually on March 23, 2023, 11:30AM – 1 PM EDT for the 2023 Seed Fund Creative Entrepreneurs Pitch Event. Ten finalists will pitch for the chance to win up to $5,000 to launch their business in front of an expert jury.

 

Our finalists are:

  • ARCH ACCESSORIES (Lily Li and Hussain Butt) specializes in prototyping and manufacturing custom hardware and trims.
  • Birthed by Bracy (Bracy Appeikumoh) is an alternative lifestyle brand that mixes the sweet and the vicious. After all, you can't spell cute without C-U-T.
  • Chlos (Chloe Lorenzo) is a styling + creative direction consulting agency and garment rental shop, specifically for creative productions.
  • Em Moor Documentation (Em Moor) captures professional images of gallery exhibitions and artworks.
  • Fraymer (Demilade Olaleye) is a simple web app that helps creators make animated content easily without the need for any motion design experience.
  • LeapoN (Niranjan Kaur)
  • Luce Tooth Tattoos (Luce Ruttan) is a tattooer committed to offering an inclusive studio and empowering experience.
  • NimiMinds Mindfulness Kit (Liza Levitin and Ilan Levitin) is a child-focused, fun, customizable set of mindful books and cards.
  • The Creative Kids (Ajay Woolery) is a platform, community, and source for creative youth.
  • Vulnerable Speaking (Lotus Tsang) is a set of prompt cards that have been designed to facilitate self-exploration, deepen relationships, or spark engaging conversations.

 

The jury is comprised of:

  • Dr. Alia Weston, Associate Professor of Creative and Business Enterprise at OCAD University;
  • Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor, Brand Strategist, & founder of Now Impact Studio and ACCESS
  • Jaymin Luces-Mendes, founder of Toni Marlow Clothing, and Noire Now;
  • Shilbee Dhalla-Kim, coach for changemakers, entrepreneurs and community builders
  • Steven Lui, Investment Associate at Front Row Ventures