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Accelerating early stage founders and building tech driven businesses. Ready to scale? We got you.👇🏽

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I want to extend my deepest gratitude for the incredible experience of graduating from the Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator, taught by the visionary Founders of @catalystlabshq .

This program has been truly transformative — equipping me not only with business insight but also with the confidence and clarity to take Ed’s All Purpose Seasoning to new heights. I’m thankful for the mentorship, support, and the inspiring community of entrepreneurs who are all striving to make an impact in South Carolina and beyond.

Thank you for investing in founders like me and for believing in our potential to grow, lead, and serve our communities. The lessons learned here will stay with me and continue to shape the future of Ed’s All Purpose Seasoning & Rub LLC.

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✨ Session Spotlight: Storytelling ✨

In today’s crowded market, a great product or service isn’t enough, you need a story that captures attention, builds trust, and inspires action. This interactive workshop will equip entrepreneurs with the tools to craft and deliver the six essential stories every founder needs.

Through real-world examples from top brands and a hands-on story creation exercise, you’ll learn how to strike the perfect balance between emotion and evidence, ensuring your pitches, presentations, and marketing campaigns stand out and stick. Attendees will walk away with actionable takeaways they can immediately apply to their business.

📌 What you’ll gain:

- Real-world storytelling examples from leading brands
- A framework for the six essential entrepreneurial stories
- Hands-on practice in crafting compelling narratives
- Templates and tools to make storytelling repeatable and effective

Previously presented at VilCap Summit (March 2025), this session will be led by Shondra Washington and Harold Hughes

🎟️ Don’t just sell, tell a story that moves people. Join us.

🔗 blckstreetconference.com

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#BLCKStreetSummit
#EverythingMustChange
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Catalyst Labs is working to create a self-sustaining entrepreneurship community.

Their work is a long-term investment in their communities, one that takes years of commitment, resources, and intention. That’s what ecosystem builders of the Resource Initiative are doing: creating the conditions where entrepreneurs can thrive, and building a ripple effect that strengthens local communities across the United States and beyond. 🌱

Through the Resource program, the @catalystlabshq team gained access to tools, networks, and insights that are helping them fuel their mission. Emphasizing the importance of sharing space with other ESO leaders, who may be facing similar challenges.

These ESOs are uniquely positioned to uplift emerging founders, helping them grow into the mentors and leaders of tomorrow, ultimately strengthening and sustaining a thriving and healthy entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Learn more about the Resource Initiative in the link in our bio.

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Last night’s South Carolina AI Showcase brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. We’re proud to be part of a community that champions innovation, collaboration, and bold ideas👏

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Many places to go and people to see this week in the #StartupGVL ecosystem!

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Our strongest support systems need support, too.

Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) are often the first and most trusted resource for early-stage founders, connecting them to the capital, networks, and mentorship they need. Yet these local leaders often face the same barriers as the communities they serve.

That’s one of the backbones behind Resource III, our accelerator for accelerators, made possible by @Truist Foundation. Through peer learning, mentoring, and community, we support ESOs that are unlocking resources for founders across the US Southeast.

From helping local leaders go from surviving to thriving, to equipping them with tools to turn ideas into impact, Resource III is about building startup ecosystems that work for everyone.

🎥 Hear from ESO leaders like Catalyst Labs and Zane Access, who are on the frontlines of supporting entrepreneurs building community-rooted solutions.

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Sometimes the right opportunity comes at the perfect time, and the Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator was exactly that for me. This accelerator was unlike any I’ve experienced before, and I’m so THANKFUL for every moment. From the challenge it gave me, to the connections with incredible peers, to the way it reignited my passion for my business — I left feeling inspired and full of new possibilities. Deep gratitude to Harold, Shondra, and Tiffany for your mentorship, support, and continued presence. 🙏🏾✨ #Grateful #Entrepreneurship #LevelingUp #BenedictCollege

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Accelerator Program Alert!

Catalyst labs is hosting a one-day accelerator program at the BIC on Friday, June 27th.

Gain actionable insights, personalized feedback from top experts, strategic guidance, and valuable connections with investors and partners.

Transform months of learning into a single power-packed day! ✨

Don’t miss this chance to accelerate your growth opportunities. Follow the link to sign up: https://bic.circle.so/c/public-events-194fe7/launchpad-accelerator-program

#GrowCola #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #InnovateToSuccess #BICAccelerator #FoundersProgram #IdeaToLaunch #BusinessMentorship #StartupCommunity

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I'm taking my talents to @yale University this month! 🎉 My Yale story starts in 1974, but I'll share more about that as I get ready for the trip next week! Details below ‼️

I'm excited to share my startup founder journey, our @nfnte.capital programming, and actionable tactics for developing the entrepreneurial mindset at the 2025 @yalebvs (Yale Black Venture Summit) next week! I have great appreciation for Academics who make industry connections to bring real-world experience and knowledge into the classroom to supplement their curriculum.

#shoutout to @clarence_bethea for connecting me to the team after he spoke there last year!

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We were very grateful to be apart of @villagecapital ‘s Resource III program this year. We learned a lot over the last few months and can’t wait to launch what we’ve been working on🙌

Big shout out to all of the organizations in the program, and most importantly the founders we serve.

#startup #founders #foundersforge #johnsoncitytn #entrepreneur

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@catalystlabshq is here for a One Day intensive accelerator! Thanks @nextgengvl for hosting them!

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Doing the hard things consistently comes down to being intentional with your time and energy ⚡ That's what I'm focusing on in 2025 🙏🏿

Whether it's building a startup like @realmotorsco Motors or creating resources for entrepreneurs like what I've done with @catalystlabshq, showing up and doing the work is what matters. To me, that work is best done through collaboration and in-person connections, so I appreciate the invite from Trent and Michael to "talk shop" in their HQ. 🏍️

As a former founder, there's A LOT that I learned from my time in the trenches so I'm blessed to have opportunities to work with startup teams like Real Motors, to help them bring their vision to reality. From helping them unlock social capital to creatively structuring partnerships, I'm leaning into my super powers to do some exciting work. Stay tuned for what's next in 2025! ♾️

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