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By: Bianca Buliga, Content Curator Clear your calendars, cancel your plans, and find a nanny – Demo Day is here! Come join the Phoenix community this Wednesday, December 7th at 6pm to fill Orpheum Theatre and celebrate Arizona’s largest annual pitch event! SEED SPOT’s 7th full-time cohort of 14 social ventures will hit the stage in front of 1,000 people to give their three-minute business pitch. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, NOW is the time; this show WILL sell out! Each year, Demo Day is Phoenix’s opportunity to recognize local dreamers and celebrate their achievements, including innovations ranging from Healthcare Technology to Animal Welfare. After 14 consecutive 30-hour weeks of leadership development, 1:1 mentoring, and pitch practice, these incredible social entrepreneurs get to present their ideas to the community they hope to positively impact. Attended by some of Phoenix’s most influential leaders, this showcase represents a critical acceleration point in each dreamer’s career. So let’s show up and cheer them on! Speaking of the dreamers, here’s a sneak peek into each of their larger-than-life ideas: 1. Jaime Martinez, Schola After struggling through school, Jaime is proud that he was able to grow personally and professionally. His dream is to help students and parents find the right school so they can thrive. Mission: To improve K-12 education by streamlining the recruitment and enrollment process for parents and schools [embedded content] 2. Stephanie Schull, OOJAAH When she was young, Stephanie watched helplessly as her mother fell ill and lost her will to…
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