Local Stories Program
DIV INC
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August 16, 2022
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DIV INC
Helping underrepresented Funders get access to capital, networks and mentors
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Preston L. James:
DivInc is a tech startup ecosystem builder, providing access to really the best practices and kno-how, mentorship, and access to financial capital.
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Through accelerated & programs DIV INC served 100+ startup founders to date
Preston L. James:
There was a lack of diverse founders in the startup ecosystem. And I wanted to understand why, why was that the case? And even those that were participating, you know, why was there such a gap, especially in the black and Latinx communities.
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Adrianna Cantu:
DivInc has been really an instrumental part of my journey as a founder and CEO. I met Preston at a community event here in Austin, Texas, I knew his interest in supporting founders that were companies that were led by women that were companies that were led by underrepresented founders like myself.
Preston L. James:
It is so critical to help underrepresented founders to get through that initial stage and allowing them to build momentum and, and build confidence in their ability to go build this business.
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Bank of America is committed to supporting women,
Black-African American and Hispanic-Latino
entrepreneurs in local communities.
Adrianna Cantu:
My company Revealix is a B2B digital health company. That's focused on preventing wounds and amputations in people with diabetes.
Preston L. James:
As a result, the momentum created by the Bank of America Grant, It allows Adrianna and Revilix to really be able to hire a key resource is to further build out the platform and acquire new customers and partners to allow her to scale.
Adrianna Cantu:
As a first time founder any extra additional resources, in particular monetary is can go a long way.
Preston L. James:
And as a result of that, She was able to get additional investors interested That's a game changer not just for them but for others it creates more opportunity we're creating more jobs, we're creating more income and creating more wealth within the communities.
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