Builders + Backers

Join us in congratulating our founder @dharrisindc as she is named one of the best female #seedinvestors in the nation! From @GuildEducation to @TwigaFoods, @HopSkipDrive & more, her portfolio picks prove she's the master at choosing market movers 📈 businessinsider.com/seed-25-best-f…

What hasn't changed? Our dedication to unlocking entrepreneurial potential across the country. Stay tuned—this refresh is just the beginning. 👉 Check out the new site and let us know what you think: buildersandbackers.com #WeBuildWeBack #LetsGetBuilding #NewWesbite

BIG NEWS: A Bold New Look for Builders + Backers ✨ We’re excited to unveil our new look, new website, and new ways for entrepreneurs at all stages to leverage our studio team and tools to bring their ideas to life!

Follow along as we put out the call for ideas across the country and unveil more details about our largest cohort yet. 📣 And of course, if you’re ready to start your entrepreneurial journey or know someone who is, apply to the Fall 2024 Cohort here: bit.ly/f24-apply

All made possible thanks to our incredible nat'l and reg'l sponsors: @FordFoundation @EdwardJones @HeartlandFwd @gkff @InnovateAlabama @WaltonFamilyFdn @unleashingideas Antares Capital, The Varady Family Foundation, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma , and @ThinkMFF

🥁… IT’S TIME! 🥳 Applications for the Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator Fall 2024 Cohort are officially OPEN! We bring a truly accessible universal onramp to entrepreneurship and idea-stage funding – come build your idea with us! bit.ly/f24-apply

Mentorship and collaboration are key components of the Idea Accelerator. That’s why we wanted to extend our gratitude to Gisele Gerry from the Chicago @buildersbackers team for joining us in reviewing progress and looking toward the future at our Chicago cohort event.

Builder Bryan Howard made custom buttons for our #louisville Builders for their working session at @StoryLouisville today 🤩🙌

Builder In Residence Nick Greco starting the day off strong with @RRCoC at Round Rock Startup Day!!

Calling all KC, Chicago, Louisville and Tulsa residents! Ali Jeffrey is reminding you that applications for the @buildersbackers Idea Accelerator powered by Heartland Forward went live last week. In case you missed the announcement, find info and apply: buildersandbackers.com/building/curre…

Sometimes an idea needs a push to move out of your head and into the physical world. Need that push? Apply to the @buildersbackers Idea Accelerator - a 90 day, virtual program w/ up to $5K in funding powered by @heartlandfwd and @fordfund. Check it out here: bit.ly/s24-apply

Don't miss your chance! Apply today for the summer cohort of the @buildersbackers #IdeaAccelerator powered by Heartland Forward for your chance to put your idea into action! tally.so/r/nGzjBQ

The Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator has officially touched down in Chicago in partnership with @HeartlandFwd and @FordFund! Read more here: wgntv.com/news/chicago-n… Apply: bit.ly/s24-apply

If you're a Central Texan looking for an experience to chat all things networking and collaboration, and you have a potential business idea or you're interested in entrepreneurship, apply today: bit.ly/RoundRockBuild… **Applications close Friday, April 12, 2024

Just one month away from our Round Rock Buildership® Workshop at the 2024 Round Rock Startup Day, in partnership with @RRCoC

@kathleenhale_ made a quick pit stop in Louisville yesterday to meet up with @HeartlandFwd and @uofl as we embark on a new season, new cohorts, and new places. 👀 Any guesses for what's to come? 👇

Our own @dharrisindc, a @UMich @MichiganRoss alum, speaking for the students of the @UMCFE in DC! Amazing chance to discuss the vital link between democracy and entrepreneurship, a key pillar of our mission here at Builders + Backers. Go Blue!

B+B Partnerships Manager Kyle Smith on the ground in OKC with some alumni Builders! So exciting to hear updates on their ventures, raising capital and next steps. 💸📷💪