Growing the under resourced small business ecosystem in the South
What we are working on ->
We have several efforts to understand the challenges female and non-binary business owners face in growing their businesses to over $1 million, while working to make investing more accessible to female and non-binary investors.
Join Us ->
Reach out to us to discuss:
- Partnering with us or sponsoring our work
- Participating in our research
- Growing your business
Claire Cole
Co-FounderClaire has spent her entire career consulting with non-profits and businesses helping them set up strong foundations to improve their operations and grow their revenue. She is a creative generalist that so far has not come across any problem that she can’t solve. You may see her walking her dog in Forest Park, teaching yoga at local institutions or working with children at Urban Montessori in Birmingham.
Avanti Paul
Co-FounderAvanti has over two decades of experience in strategy, operations, organizational development in the Healthcare and Financial Services Industry. After specializing in operational turnarounds, she is now focused on growing underserved and under resourced communities. She owns an inclusive toy store, presentlygoods.com, and lives in Birmingham with her family.