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VCWoman Achieve Mentor Spotlight | Kim Herrington

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VCWoman Achieve Mentor Spotlight | Kim Herrington

We are so excited to introduce you to an ongoing series where we celebrate the success and achievements of the amazing members of WomanAchieve. Meet Kim Herrington one of our mentees! Read More

Posted on: April 5, 2023
Fostering Innovation and Growth:  Supporting Entrepreneurs in the Financial Industry

Entrepreneurs Fintech

Fostering Innovation and Growth:  Supporting Entrepreneurs in the Financial Industry

Recent events in the financial services industry serve as a necessary and unfortunate learning opportunity for all of us, especially in the entrepreneurial support space. The breakdown in stakeholder communication, lack of appropriate risk management, and absence of critical counsel are just a few of the issues that have been highlighted in conversations and articles. Read More

Posted on: March 31, 2023
SBA Arkansas and The Venture Center Form Alliance 

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SBA Arkansas and The Venture Center Form Alliance 

Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Arkansas District Office and The Venture Center officially formed a strategic alliance to work collaboratively and further their shared mission of helping small businesses start, maintain, and grow.  Read More

Posted on: March 28, 2023
<strong>The Venture Center to Host Ancestry.com Founder Paul Allen for April VCTech: The Future of AI Assistance </strong>

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The Venture Center to Host Ancestry.com Founder Paul Allen for April VCTech: The Future of AI Assistance 

As part of its VCTech meetup series, The Venture Center will host Paul Allen, founder of Ancestry.com and Soar.com to share insights about his unique entrepreneurial journey and the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Read More

Posted on: March 27, 2023
<strong>Entrepreneurs Invited to Develop and Pitch Ideas During The Venture Center’s April Startup Weekend </strong>

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Entrepreneurs Invited to Develop and Pitch Ideas During The Venture Center’s April Startup Weekend 

Entrepreneurs in Central Arkansas and beyond are invited to participate in Techstars Startup Weekend, a unique opportunity to develop and pitch new business ideas hosted by The Venture Center. The event will be held from 6:30 pm, April 14 to 8:00 pm, April 16 at the Little Rock Technology Park located at 417 Main Street.  Read More

Posted on: March 15, 2023
Venture Center’s Arthur Orduña Hopes to Make Arkansas a Leader in Entrepreneurship

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Venture Center’s Arthur Orduña Hopes to Make Arkansas a Leader in Entrepreneurship

Arthur Orduña became executive director of The Venture Center, a nonprofit entrepreneurial support organization, in January. He oversees the center’s accelerators and experiential programs, working to create investment capital opportunities for entrepreneurs and early-stage companies. Read More

Posted on: March 13, 2023