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The Value of Mentorship

The Value of Mentorship

By Mimi San Pedro I was 23 years old, a recent college graduate with a BS in Computer Science and minor in Accounting, I’d just… Read More

Posted on: July 6, 2020
#VCThoughts | Shifting Tactics, Same Goal

#VCThoughts | Shifting Tactics, Same Goal

By Daniel SchutteManaging DirectorAccelerator Programs There’s a story that I’ve encountered in design thinking circles lately that might be an excellent place to start this… Read More

Posted on: July 1, 2020
#VCNews | FIS Selects Ten Startups for 2020 Fintech Accelerator Program 

#VCNews | FIS Selects Ten Startups for 2020 Fintech Accelerator Program 

Learn more about the 2020 FIS Fintech Accelerator Cohort FIS Selects Ten Startups for 2020 Fintech Accelerator Program  Key facts: ·         FIS and The Venture Center… Read More

Posted on: June 30, 2020
#VCThoughts | Want Strong Work Ethic? Come to Arkansas.

#VCThoughts | Want Strong Work Ethic? Come to Arkansas.

By Jim Womble, Former COO of Acxiom + The Venture Center Board Member When I earned my civil engineering degree, I left school and right… Read More

Posted on: June 29, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: ICBA Pledges Multi-Year Commitment to Community Bank Innovation 

PRESS RELEASE: ICBA Pledges Multi-Year Commitment to Community Bank Innovation 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact Becky Pittman501-658-8185 ICBA Pledges Multi-Year Commitment to Community Bank Innovation  Partnership with The Venture Center extended through 2024  Washington, D.C. (June 8, 2020)—The Independent… Read More

Posted on: June 8, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: The BIG Pitch Awards $31,000 to Entrepreneurs of Color 

PRESS RELEASE: The BIG Pitch Awards $31,000 to Entrepreneurs of Color 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact Becky Pittman501-658-8185 The BIG Pitch Awards $31,000 to Entrepreneurs of Color  Statewide collaboration on virtual pitch event leads to big prizes for… Read More

Posted on: June 8, 2020