MEDIA CONTACT: Courtney Klein, CEO, SEED SPOT // 480.628.2300 As SEED SPOT expands nationally, Phoenix will have dedicated leadership from 4th generation Phoenician Entering its fifth fiscal year this month, SEED SPOT is excited for the next chapter of growth – including new leadership for its Phoenix chapter. With funding from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation last fall, SEED SPOT is preparing to launch a second city in early 2017. In preparation for expansion, SEED SPOT has built a national organization led by Co-Founder & CEO, Courtney Klein. Using a chapter model, Phoenix will be positioned as the first city and SEED SPOT Phoenix will serve as the epicenter for innovation and models that other cities will replicate. As a result, the Phoenix Board of Advisors conducted an extensive national search for a Phoenix Executive Director. After vetting over 60 candidates, 4th generation Phoenician, Sara Scoville-Weaver, was selected to lead efforts in Phoenix. Scoville-Weaver has a robust history working in startups and supporting entrepreneurs. Most recently she served as the Microenterprise Program Coordinator at the International Rescue Committee and directly supported refugee entrepreneurs. In her role, she managed core underwriting and policy aimplementation for business lending, provided direct assistance to over 100 clients and over 25 Phoenix business startups annually, and spearheaded the creation of the first annual 2016 Global Bazaar to showcase local entrepreneurs in Phoenix. “As SEED SPOT Phoenix continues to focus on diversity and inclusion, supporting entrepreneurs that may otherwise not receive support – Sara’s experience will be perfectly…
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