The 8th Annual SEED20 was a huge success with a prize pool of $46,000. Matt Olin once again returned as Master of Ceremony bringing his creativity to the SEED20 stage. Our panel of judges — Glenn Burkins, Davita Galloway, and Chris Elmore offered insightful feedback on the three-minute pitches. All ten finalists shone and told their…
You’ve met the SEED20 Class of 2019 — now we want to introduce you to the dynamic group of judges and entertainers who will be on the SEED20 stage on March 25th! Matt Olin, Master of Ceremony: Matt Olin is co-founder of Charlotte Is Creative, a non-profit that develops and runs initiatives such as Queen City Quiz Show (winner of…
Judge: Davita Galloway Davita Galloway is an owner of DUPP&SWAT, a change agent, a creative, a host, speaker, influencer, costumer, a doer, disruptor and a creator of all things dope. More, as a proponent and champion of building community, social equity, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity, Davita enjoys collaboration with impact on those outputs. What advice…
Judge: Chris Elmore Named a “Startup Hero” by NC Business Magazine and a maverick by SouthPark Magazine, Chris an author, college professor and strategic advisor to Kingsmen Software Products and 2ULaundry. Chris helped start AvidXchange in 2000, a business unicorn with a $1.4 billion value and 1400 employees. www.thechriselmore.com What advice would you give to entrepreneurs? I give the…
Judge: Glenn Burkins Glenn Burkins is publisher of Qcitymetro.com, founded in 2008 and now Charlotte’s largest black media organization. Previously, he was business editor and later deputy managing editor at The Charlotte Observer. While reporting for Philadelphia Inquirer and Wall Street Journal, Glenn covered the White House, the end of Apartheid in South Africa, genocide…
Two months of coaching. Countless hours of practicing. Three minutes to tell their story. At selection night, all twenty participants in the SEED20 Class of 2019 brought their best effort. It’s always a challenge to select only ten to present on stage and this year was no exception. All twenty organizations deserve the community’s support…
Representative: Sam Guzzie Brand the Moth supports community arts and mural education in the Charlotte area by creating volunteer-based mural projects that make the arts more accessible and relevant to the surrounding residents. Brand the Moth also supports first-time muralists by giving them that knowledge and tools they need to succeed. What is the focus…
Representative: Shaun Corbett In the wake of the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown, barber Shaun “Lucky” Corbett and detective Garry McFadden created Cops & Barbers INC to bridge the gap between the Police and the community they serve. Since the barbershop is a trusted cornerstone of the community, Cops & Barbers establishes meaningful connections making…
Representative: Becky Santoro Foster Village Charlotte creates a village of support for our local children in foster care and those caring for them by meeting urgent needs, providing support to stabilize foster homes, and advocating for lasting change in the child welfare process. Foster Village Charlotte is a community beyond the system. What is the…