SEA619
SEA619 is a nonprofit incubator, accelerator, and business association that provides Black founders, small business owners, tech startups, artists, and digital creators with tools, networks, and resources to build and grow their ventures. It offers programs for organizing, incubating, and accelerating businesses, focusing on strategic guidance, mentorship, and capacity building without taking equity. Its mission is to protect and prepare Black entrepreneurs before they enter traditional capital markets, supporting their survivability and strategic growth.
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- HQ
- Seattle, Washington, USA
- Sectors
- Nonprofit, Entrepreneurship, Startup Accelerator
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Seattle Nonprofit SEA619 Launches Structured Program for Black Founders with Applications Open June 2024
Seattle nonprofit SEA619, founded by tech veteran Arif Gürsel, offers a structured three-stage program of networking, mentorship, and funding guidance to support Black startup founders. The initiative launched official applications in June 2024, with programming starting in October, aiming to empower entrepreneurs through a grassroots association, incubator, and accelerator.
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Arif Gürsel Founder
