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CAMELBACK VENTURES ANNOUNCES ITS 12TH FELLOWSHIP COHORT KICKING OFF IN THE NEW YEAR!
National accelerator supports undervalued entrepreneurs with $40k investment, coaching, and connections
NEW ORLEANS (December 12, 2023) – Today, national accelerator Camelback Ventures (CBV) announced its 12th Camelback Fellowship cohort. The intensive three-month program supports education and conscious tech (a.k.a tech for good) innovators across the United States with a $40,000 investment, coaching, and access to a vast network of social entrepreneurs. These 12 Founders are leading unique ventures focused on pressing societal issues such as literacy, women’s health, amplifying diverse cultural heritage, child caregiving, mental health accessibility, and financial prosperity. The Camelback Fellowship will run from January 24 through May 10, 2024.
“We know that talent can show up in different ways. It doesn’t always have to look the same. It doesn’t always have to sound the same. Our team at Camelback Ventures is proud to continue to support diverse social entrepreneurs including this latest cohort that is creating positive systems change by empowering undervalued communities across the country, ” said Aaron T. Walker, Camelback Ventures CEO & Founder.
View the full list of new Camelback Fellows below and check out the welcome blog!
Conscious Tech Track
- Dr. Brandi Kenner, Founder of Village Nanny (Atlanta, GA)
- Cary Wheelous, Founder of Hayti (Durham, NC)
- Jessica King, Founder of FlowIntell (Orlando, FL)
- Kortney Ziegler, Founder of WellMoney (Oakland, CA)
- Kuku Richards, Founder of Museum of Diversity (Atlanta, GA)
- Nisala Kalupahana, Founder of baseline health (Nashville, TN)
Education Track
- Erin Washington, Founder of SoulCenter (Atlanta, GA)
- Jason Hernandez, Founder of La Tiendita (McKinney, TX)
- Jordan Hankins, Founder of Southern Nevada Black Educators Initiative (Las Vegas, NV)
- Murewa Olubela, Founder of Erudyte (Tampa, FL)
- ShaKimberly Cooper, Founder of AES Literacy Institute (Dallas, TX)
- Vicky Garalina, Founder of Inspiring Futures (New York, NY)
The Camelback Fellowship identifies social impact leaders with promising ideas, and assists them to enact change within their communities through initiatives that provide an intentional blend of coaching, capital, connections, community, and curriculum. Fellows receive $40,000 in funding from CBV to support their ventures and become part of the #CamelbackFam – a network of 140+ entrepreneurs and growing.
“We are so excited to announce our next cohort – the visionary and expansive work they are doing is truly a love letter to the communities they represent. Each selection cycle, we are always grateful to connect with so many entrepreneurs demonstrating exceptional creativity and commitment; we are continually finding new ways to provide them support,” said Michaela Ceja, Camelback Fellowship Search & Align Associate.
Since 2015, CBV has invested more than $10-million into emerging entrepreneurs across the country. The 2024 Camelback Fellowship is supported by the generous support of the Ballmer Group, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Kenan Charitable Trust, Margulf Foundation, McCance Foundation, and Walton Family Foundation. CBV’s next fellowship application window will open in February of 2024. To apply or learn more visit, www.camelbackventures.org/apply.
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ABOUT CAMELBACK VENTURES:
Camelback Ventures increases access to opportunity for entrepreneurs of color and women by investing in their ventures and leadership while advocating for fairness in their funding. By seeking solutions in the genius of undervalued entrepreneurs of color, Camelback’s vision is to create livable communities and wealth for future generations to inherit. To stay in the know: visit www.camelbackventures.org. or follow Facebook @camelbackorg; Instagram @camelbackventures; Twitter/X @camelbackorg; YouTube and LinkedIn. Coming in 2024, follow us on TikTok! You can also sign up for Camelback’s newsletter to stay in the loop.
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