Sharon Martin, a seasoned cybersecurity expert, founded Managed Nerds with a mission to support the smallest businesses—those with 10 or fewer employees. These businesses, which comprise most small enterprises, often lack access to enterprise-grade cybersecurity and reliable IT service providers. Recognizing this critical gap, Sharon set out to address the "cybersecurity poverty line" by offering affordable, essential services tailored to these underserved businesses.
Read MoreCrystal Gail Crawford, a Make Startups graduate, and founder of Hey Crystal Gail Consulting, recently had the extraordinary honor of introducing President Biden at the "Care Can't Wait" rally in Washington, DC. As the board chair of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), Crystal's advocacy for domestic workers' rights culminated in this significant moment. She shared her personal care story, emphasizing the vital role of care in her life and its influence on her business.
Read MoreMellisa McDaniel, the passionate owner of Inspiring Empathy, LLC, has always loved cooking and baking. Since childhood, Mellisa found cooking fascinating, and she saw it as a form of art
Read MoreSa'de Williams, the Founder, and CEO of Golden Lotus Properties, LLC, was looking for a change in her career when she stumbled upon the Make Startups…
Read MoreIn 2019, Tonia Gibbons left a comfortable check and a steady job as director of community relations and engagement in the City of Augusta mayor’s office. Her plan? To open her own PR consulting business. The COVID happened…
Read MoreCatherine Bichard stumbled upon the Make Startups program as she searched for ways to utilize her skills and create a sustainable career. Inspired by the idea of starting her own business, she poured into the program, drawing upon the skills she had developed from her previous jobs. With the help of the Make Startups team, she transformed her passion into a reality.
Read MoreKevin knew that the lessons from Make Startups would be the foundation for his path forward as a business founder when he presented to a potential customer and the client secured his services to develop a quarterly community-wide event starting in October 2023.
Read More“I give theClubhou.se credit for making my dream a reality,” says Cobb. “I knew I had a love for children, but I didn’t know all the paperwork necessary or the attitude I had to have going in to talk to people. It helped me realize it can be a career.”
Read More“There’s a direct connection between a healthy nutritious diet and school performance,” says Ebony Tree Farms’ Frederick Griffin. Find out how his startup plans to use the power of food to improve physical health and financial and socioeconomic wellbeing.
Read MoreFind out why Augusta Prep head of school Derrick Willard says, “theClubhou.se is really the only innovation incubator in town”—and why Augusta Prep is modeling its new W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry after theClubhou.se. Read our latest blog here!
Read More“It’s go time,” says Kala Evans of ATL BodyWorks. Read now how Make Startups helped her build her business marketing to high-level professionals and celebrity clients.
Read More“I have education, I have knowledge and I have skills, so I took that leap of faith and decided to start my own business.”
Read MoreThe work we do is perfectly positioned to help Downtown Soul City and every other nonprofit in Augusta really understand how to sustain their work
Read MoreMake Startups gave me a sense of community… a sense that I’m not in this alone.
Read MoreMake Startups gave me confidence. It helped me to understand business, and not to be afraid to take the money.
Read More“In life, everything you do is about self-esteem,” Jones says. “You can never let anyone tear you down. theClubhou.se gives you that.”
Read More“theClubhou.se was the place that helped me realize that my business was no longer a hobby,” shared Jasmine.
Read More“The problem Make Startups solved for me was the confidence and ability to start my business and get my first client,...now when I’m going through my business, I know what I’m doing."
Read More“With Make Startups, I came to the realization that I didn’t really know what I didn’t know,” says Georgia Alexander of startup SOCA Vegan Kitchen. “Make Startups really helped out, so I was truly prepared.”
Read MoreWhen I enter through theClubhou.se double doors, I know I am in a place with other movers, shakers, and innovators who have convened in the space for the sole purpose of making progress toward some goal.
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