UMSL Accelerate DEI hosted a launch event for its new cohort of purpose-driven and underrepresented entrepreneurs seeking mentorship, connections and a $50,000 capital injection (non-dilutive). The UMSL accelerator is supported by anonymous benefactors as well as Ameren and Edward Jones.
Caught Schmoozing are:
- Bill Ziercher, serial entrepreneur; Don Guenther, Technology Partners
- Michael Elliott, UMSL; Michael Butler Sr., UMSL
- Net Williams, Ballast Tools; Dan Lauer, Accelerate DEI; Kathy Lauer, visitor
- Nathan Rubbelke, St. Louis Inno; Quentin Ortega, ITEN; Emily Breedlove, TechSTL
- Darion Robinson, St. Louis Community College; Derion Tabb, entrepreneur/UMSL alumnus
- Bellah Polish, Bellah Polish Media 360; David Shanks, Whisky on Washington
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