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The five-week program for our third group of early-stage entrepreneurs wraps up this Saturday, November 13, with an idea pitch. A review panel of startup experts will determine the top two winners of the idea pitch … [Read more...] about Third Group of Early-Stage Entrepreneurs Wraps Up

Santa Fe Innovates is now accepting applications for our fall 2021 early-stage idea and business model validation program to begin on Saturday, October 16, 2021. This five-week program will include an online learning … [Read more...] about Early-Stage Momentum: Validating Your Startup and Business Model

It starts with an idea – but being an entrepreneur takes work. In the early startup stage, you may be wondering if you are solving the right problem and if you have the right solution. As you work through these two … [Read more...] about Program Requirements: Early-Stage Momentum program

Growing up in the booming age of technology with a fascination of the multi-billion dollar CEOs and tech founders such as Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, it has always been my idea that the sole purpose of any business … [Read more...] about What Working at a Social Enterprise Has Taught Me About Business

"For the most part, Cannabis criminalization occurred throughout the 20th century as a result of xenophobia and racism; white Americans of European descent were frightened by increasing numbers of immigrants from Asia and … [Read more...] about Portland’s Quest for Cannabis Social Equity: An Example to Consider for New Mexico

We were excited to see the interest in the cannabis market as it begins to become an entrepreneurial option for many. The video below is our session with Greg Huffaker, Director of Client Services (and Santa Fe native) for … [Read more...] about Cannabis Market Insights

The U.S. is the world's largest cannabis market, but the use, possession, or sale of marijuana over certain amounts remains illegal under federal law. Still, state cannabis laws are rapidly shifting with 18 states plus D.C. … [Read more...] about Social Justice Perspectives on Cannabis Legalization

The traditional approach to starting a new business involves writing a business plan, pitching the idea to investors, hiring a team, building and introducing your product, and selling as hard as you can. Unfortunately, this … [Read more...] about How to Start a Startup

Santa Fe Innovates held its second idea pitch Saturday, May 15, 2021 with thirteen entrepreneurs presenting their startup ideas to a panel of judges. The panel included Julia Sze, an impact investor and lecturer, Rich Brown, … [Read more...] about Thirteen Entrepreneurs Participate in Santa Fe Innovates’ Idea Pitch

Mentoring is key! Santa Fe Innovates will soon complete our second cohort on ideation. To refine our approach, we ask our entrepreneurs for feedback on our programs regarding what works and what needs improvement. Our … [Read more...] about Thanks to Our Mentors + Join Us for Our Idea Pitch!