Access Ventures wants to celebrate the entrepreneur’s journey. In this third installment of our Founder Stories series we talked with MobileServe. MobileServe is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider that is disrupting how individuals and organizations engage volunteers and community service, while empowering them to share their social impact. Their mobile and web-based platform facilitates tracking, verifying, and reporting volunteerism…
Read MoreFounder Stories are a series of conversations with entrepreneurs and founders in our portfolio where we explore the motivation, inspiration, and innovation that drives the spirit of entrepreneurship in the workplace, as well as provide insight to balance our regular workdays. In the first installment of our founder stories, we interviewed Gabe Cooper the founder of Virtuous, a…
Read MoreFounder Stories are a series of conversations with entrepreneurs and founders in our portfolio. We will explore the motivation, inspiration, and innovation that drives the spirit of entrepreneurship in the workplace, as well as provide insight to balance our regular workdays. In this first installment of our founder stories, we interview Gabe Cooper the Founder of Virtuous, a…
Read MoreAt the start of the new year, our team has been reflecting on the one-pocket mindset and the stories of impact we shared over the past year. We've pulled together the top ten most-read stories we published in 2019. Our goal for the blog is to provide articles filled with resources and narratives that highlight…
Read MoreAccess Ventures wants to celebrate the journey of the individuals behind our investments and partnerships. Founder Stories are a series of conversations with entrepreneurs, partners, and founders in our portfolio. We explore the motivation, inspiration, and innovation that drives the spirit of entrepreneurship in the workplace, as well as provide insight to balance our regular workdays.…
Read MoreOur goal for the journal is to provide articles filled with resources and stories that highlights real stories of impact within our portfolio and work. Last year we wrote over 50 original journal and portfolio articles on our website covering topics ranging from entrepreneurship to benefit corporations to how we manage our money. Maybe you…
Read MoreAccess Ventures exists to create an inclusive economy, and our one-pocket mindset channels our investment efforts towards that end. As this blog post lays out, we are always looking to improve our work and become more aligned with our mission. Unlike most endowments that invest solely into managed funds, Access has always emphasized making investments…
Read MoreWe emphasize learning and personal development at Access Ventures. We believe books and podcasts play an important role in achieving growth. Because of the disruptive year we’ve all experienced, our team would love to share what has inspired and entertained us throughout it. Some of these books are newer, others have been published for a…
Read More“Most people overestimate what they can do in one year, and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” -Bill Gates It was just over two years ago on this blog that we announced that we would be exploring a place-based investment platform focused on Opportunity Zones, and over a year ago, we announced Blueprint…
Read MoreOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Elizabeth MacBride, freelance writer and Founder and Editor for the Times of Entrepreneurship. Elizabeth has always had a passion for telling stories, inspiring her to study journalism in college. As the recession of 1991 was surging, the job market was limited. Elizabeth took a position at…
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