We asked Kelly Finley of Girls Rock Charlotte (Class of 2015) about her SEED20 experience. She had three minutes on stage to tell her story so we’ve given her three questions to share her reflections! Advice to the SEED20 Class of 2018: Enjoy and take advantage of the experience. No one loses. Each organization has a lot to learn and gain…
We asked David Jessup, Jr. of Digi-Bridge (Class of 2016) about his SEED20 experience. He had three minutes on stage to tell his story so we’ve given him three questions to share his reflections! Three Words to Describe Digi-Bridge: Agile. Innovative. Intentional. Impact of SEED20 on Digi-Bridge: SEED20 fostered forward-minded connections to leading organizations including 3D Systems, Reemprise Fund,…
We asked veteran SEED20 Coach, Bill Craver, to share why he comes back to volunteer year after year. His story is below. My first exposure to SEED20 took place five years ago as an audience member at the OnStage event. Naturally, I was blown away by the inspiring messages of the nonprofit participants. Although I…
On a January afternoon in 2012, two members of Social Venture Partners (SVP) walked into Wells Fargo to pitch an idea that SVP believed would help fuel social innovation in the Charlotte region – a program called SEED20. “The Wells Fargo Foundation is known for its entrepreneurial spirit,” said Joanne Beam, an SVP Partner. “We…
Social Venture Partners (SVP) is proud to announce Wells Fargo as the Presenting Sponsor of SEED20, a program to identify, highlight, and connect the community to the region’s most promising social entrepreneurs tackling pressing challenges. “It has been truly fantastic to watch this event grow thanks to the continued support of Wells Fargo, our sponsors,…
Join us April 16th for an evening of inspiration, entertainment, and social good! Ticket price includes: Admission to the high-energy, inspiring pitch competition as well as drinks, dinner and mingling before and after the event. You asked and we’re delivering! With an extended Happy Hour before the live event and reserved seating, this year you’ll have…
We are thrilled to announce the 20 nonprofits who will be a part of the 7th annual SEED20 experience! Selected for their relevance, innovation, and potential for tangible community impact, the SEED20 Class of 2018 is… 100 Gardens ChemoCars Human Capital Investment, Inc. INTech Camp for Girls Lorien Academy of the Arts Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center…
“While we didn’t come away with one of the cash prizes, I feel like I got the biggest prize of all: a strong foundation from which Arts For Life can flourish and grow, to help even more kids in Charlotte – and so many amazing new friends and colleagues!” – Rachel Zink, Arts For Life, Class of…
The 6th Annual SEED20 on Monday evening was a huge success with a prize pool of $46,000, an original spoken word performance by Herrison Chicas, and our largest audience to date – over 900 in attendance! #SEED20 was even trending on twitter! All ten finalists shone and told their stories of transformation, hope, and change with conviction, humor,…
Meet Our SEED20 Finalists Two Months of Coaching Countless Hours of Practicing Three Minutes to Tell Their Story ANSWER Scholarship Body & Soul Senior Fitness Center Charlotte Rescue Mission Children’s Attention Home Families First in Cabarrus County Hip Hop Orchestrated Philips Academy Profound Gentlemen Restore Global Wings for kids On March 27th, the SEED20 Finalists…
We are thrilled to announce the 20 nonprofit entrepreneurs who will be a part of the 6th annual SEED20 experience. Selected for their relevance, innovation, and potential for tangible community impact, the SEED20 Class of 2017 is… ANSWER Scholarship ArtPop BELL Body & Soul Senior Fitness Center Charlotte Rescue Mission (Culinary Social Enterprise) Children’s Attention…
The 5th Annual SEED20 on April 11th was a huge success with our biggest prize pool of $60,000 and our largest audience to date – over 800 in attendance! Ten finalists took the stage of the Knight Theater and gave their inspirational three-minute pitches on their big idea for social change in Charlotte. At the end of…