SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Meet our Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund 2023 Cohort at Demo Day!
Over 160 applications were received from students, alum, and community partners interested in the fourth Main Street cohort. All applicants participated in a multi-step selection process which included pitching to experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders.
Learn more about the 12 companies selected for Cohort 4 of the MSESF program below.
Georgia State has proved students from all backgrounds can succeed at the same levels. With this in mind, the Main Street program aims to support diverse entrepreneurs and foster inclusive entrepreneurship. The program leverages Atlanta’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem as well as funding from corporate and individual philanthropists.
*2020, Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC)
**2021, International Business Innovation Association (InBIA)
Cohort 3 Demo Day Highlights
Fifteen (15) companies, led by MSESF cohort 3 founders, took the stage to present their business ventures during the Entrepreneurship SummitGSU in October 2022 with hopes of taking home prizes to advance their early-stage businesses. Beginning with Athleaders 360 and ending with Yellow Blanket, each founder pitched their business effectively and passionately to the judges and an audience of more than 120 in attendance.
After tallying the scorecards and much deliberation, five companies were awarded prizes to support the growth of their thriving businesses.
- FIRST PLACE: Jad and Amir Helmy of HealthyAppy Tech a prize of $10,000
- SECOND PLACE: Jennifer Owens of Co-Created a prize of $6,000
- THIRD PLACE: Ngozi Ahanotu of HiiHat a prize of $3,000
- ENGAGEMENT AWARD: Meredith Rose of HomeTele SLP a prize of $2,000
- PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD: Xavier Hatten Jr. of Xnalysis a prize of $500
Congratulations to all!
To read the full coverage of the Entrepreneurship SummitGSU / Demo Day, visit our blog post.
Press Releases
When 23-year-old Angad Sahgal was born with Down syndrome, his parents made a vow to ensure that he always had the same opportunities as his older brother. That led to Angad learning three languages, earning a black belt in karate and taking classes at Georgia State University. Read to learn more.
Georgia State University student Paige Malcolm is the founder and CEO of SkinCentric, one of 12 companies selected to participate in Georgia State’s Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund. The six-month program supports GSU students, recent alumni and community entrepreneurs with seed funding and mentorship to start and grow new ventures. Malcolm, a sophomore computer science major at the university, merged two of her passions — beauty and technology — to create SkinCentric. Click to read more.
Georgia State University’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Institute (ENI) has selected a diverse group of founders and innovative companies for the fourth cohort of its Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund.
Georgia State’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute (ENI) just launched applications for its 3rd annual
Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund (MSESF) and accepting applications through January 31, 2022. Read more.
When 23-year-old Angad Sahgal was born with Down syndrome, his parents made a vow to ensure that he always had the same opportunities as his older brother. That led to Angad learning three languages, earning a black belt in karate and taking classes at Georgia State University. Read to learn more.
Georgia State University student Paige Malcolm is the founder and CEO of SkinCentric, one of 12 companies selected to participate in Georgia State’s Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund. The six-month program supports GSU students, recent alumni and community entrepreneurs with seed funding and mentorship to start and grow new ventures. Malcolm, a sophomore computer science major at the university, merged two of her passions — beauty and technology — to create SkinCentric. Click to read more.
Georgia State University’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Institute (ENI) has selected a diverse group of founders and innovative companies for the fourth cohort of its Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund.
Join Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute (ENI) for a 2-day experience on entrepreneurship and innovation summit on Oct. 13-14 at Center Parc Stadium in partnership with Zane Venture Fund, an early-stage investor in companies founded by diverse entrepreneurs.
Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund (MSESF) Demo Day
11:30 – 12:15 p.m.
Founders’ Lunch with EIR
12:00 p.m.
Business RadioX Interviews Begin
12:00 p.m.
Doors Open
1:10 – 1:30 p.m.
Opening Remarks & Introductions
1:40 –3:00 p.m.
Company Pitches
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Networking Break
3:30 – 4:40 p.m.
Company Pitches
4:45 p.m.
Networking Reception & Awards Presentation
Zane Access Innovation Day
10:00 a.m.
Summit Showcase Opens
10:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Hackathon
11:45 a.m.
Showcase Closes
11:45 – 12:00 p.m.
Grab Lunch & Be Seated for Speaker
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
Student Entrepreneurship (Beginner to Growth Stage)
12:50-1:00 p.m.
Pitch and Break
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Capital Conversation – VC, PE, Angels
1:50-2:00 p.m.
Pitch and break
2:00-2:45 p.m.
Special Roundtable – Contracts + Customers = Capital
2:45: 3:45 p.m.
Keynote Speaker – Jay Bailey
3:50-4:00 p.m.
Pitch and Break
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Zane Access Graduation
4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Networking & Dessert Reception