activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 12
- Entrepreneurial Community Building Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingOperates the Constellations platform, a private online community connecting over 250 founders and service providers for peer-to-peer learning, resource exchange, and events. The organization also hosts monthly "We Mean Business Meet Ups" for entrepreneurs and business leaders in Northern Arizona.
- Entrepreneurial Community Building Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingOperates the Constellations platform, a private online community connecting over 250 founders and service providers for peer-to-peer learning, resource exchange, and events. Also hosts monthly "We Mean Business Meet Ups" for entrepreneurs and business leaders in Northern Arizona.
- Entrepreneurial Community Platform Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingOperates the Constellations platform, a private online community connecting over 250 founders and service providers for peer-to-peer learning, resource exchange, and events. Also hosts monthly "We Mean Business Meet Ups" for entrepreneurs and business leaders in Northern Arizona.
- Entrepreneurial Pitch Competitions Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes an annual 20-city pitch competition tour across Arizona, including a Rural AZ Pitch Tour, culminating in a Statewide Pitch Competition Finals event. The organization also hosts an annual pitch competition in Flagstaff and has encouraged numerous startups through Moonshot Pioneer Pitch Events.
- Entrepreneurial Pitch Competitions Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes and hosts an annual statewide pitch competition tour, including 20 tour stops/competitions in rural Arizona, culminating in a Statewide Pitch Competition Finals event. This includes the Moonshot Pioneer Pitch Event and the Rural AZ Pitch Tour.
- Entrepreneurial Pitch Competitions Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes an annual 20-city pitch competition tour across Arizona, including a Rural AZ Pitch Tour, culminating in a Statewide Pitch Competition Finals event. This includes hosting an annual pitch competition in Flagstaff and encouraging numerous startups through events like the Moonshot Pioneer Pitch Event.
- Incubator and Accelerator Facilities Community Innovation & Co-Working HubsProvides office, lab, and light manufacturing space for Northern Arizona entrepreneurs through its City of Flagstaff Campus Incubator and Accelerator buildings, which were established in 2008 and 2016 respectively. The organization also offers office and lab space for lease in Flagstaff.
- Incubator and Accelerator Space Provision Community Innovation & Co-Working HubsProvides office, lab, and light manufacturing space for Northern Arizona entrepreneurs through its City of Flagstaff Campus Incubator and Accelerator buildings, which includes leasing office and lab space.
- Incubator and Accelerator Space Provision Community Innovation & Co-Working HubsProvides office, lab, and light manufacturing space for Northern Arizona entrepreneurs through the City of Flagstaff Campus Incubator and Accelerator buildings, which were established in 2008 and 2016 respectively. This includes offering office and lab space for lease in Flagstaff.
- Industrial Sewing Workforce DevelopmentOperates the Arizona Stitch Lab, a workforce development program providing industrial sewing skills and training through a 5-week Basic Industrial Sewing Skills course. This program has labs in Tucson, Winslow, and Sahuarita.
- Industrial Sewing Workforce Development (AZ Stitch Lab)Operates the Arizona Stitch Lab, a workforce development program providing industrial sewing skills and training through a 5-week Basic Industrial Sewing Skills course. This program has labs in Tucson, Winslow, and Sahuarita and is part of a statewide initiative.
- Industrial Sewing Workforce Development (Arizona Stitch Lab)Operates the Arizona Stitch Lab, a statewide workforce development program providing industrial sewing skills and training through a 5-week Basic Industrial Sewing Skills course. This program has labs in Tucson, Winslow, and Sahuarita and teaches industrial machine operations, factory setting safety protocols, construction and manufacturing, and 6 commonly used industrial seams.
capacity building · 7
- Ecosystem Development MentorshipMentors cities across Arizona, Nevada, and Washington state to help them create entrepreneurial ecosystems.
- Entrepreneurship Training (Founder Fundamentals) Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical AssistanceOffers Founder Fundamentals, a nine-lesson, self-paced video curriculum for early-stage entrepreneurs covering market identification, idea validation, cost understanding, and business plan development, resulting in a one-page business plan, a business pitch, and a certificate.
- Entrepreneurship Training and Mentorship Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical AssistanceProvides entrepreneurship education and mentorship through various programs, including the intensive Moonshot Academy for business strategy and planning, and the self-paced Founder Fundamentals video curriculum for early-stage entrepreneurs. This includes AI-powered feedback and dedicated mentorship.
- Entrepreneurship Training and Mentorship (Moonshot Academy) Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical AssistanceOffers Moonshot Academy, an intensive program providing structured training in business strategy, financial forecasting, competitive analysis, and business planning, with AI-powered feedback and dedicated mentorship, culminating in an Entrepreneurship Certification.
- Entrepreneurship Training and Mentorship (Moonshot Academy)Offers Moonshot Academy, an intensive program providing structured training in business strategy, financial forecasting, competitive analysis, and business planning, with AI-powered feedback and dedicated mentorship. This program culminates in an Entrepreneurship Certification.
- Mentoring Cities for Entrepreneurial EcosystemsMentors cities across Arizona, Nevada, and Washington state to help them create and develop their own entrepreneurial ecosystems.
- Mentoring Cities for Entrepreneurial EcosystemsMentors cities across Arizona, Nevada, and Washington state to help them create entrepreneurial ecosystems.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ecosystem_buildingThe organization focuses on creating and strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems, particularly in rural areas, by providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to foster local business growth and job creation.
- Comprehensive Entrepreneurial Support and Education entrepreneurial_support_and_educationThe organization provides tailored support and intensive education to entrepreneurs at various stages, helping them develop ideas into market-ready commodities, prepare for investment, and increase their chances of success.
- Comprehensive Entrepreneurial Support and Education entrepreneurial_support_and_educationThe organization provides multi-stage support and intensive education to entrepreneurs, helping them develop ideas into market-ready commodities, prepare for investment, and increase their chances of success by leveraging expertise and data.
- DMCA Compliance and Copyright Protection dmca_complianceThe organization adheres to DMCA processes, including expeditious takedowns of infringing material and termination of repeat infringers, while accommodating technical measures used by copyright owners to protect their works.
- Democratizing Entrepreneurship through Network-Based Support democratizing_entrepreneurshipThe organization aims to democratize entrepreneurship by providing access to resources and support, regardless of geographic location, leveraging a broad network of professionals, coaches, and mentors to eliminate barriers for individuals in rural communities.
- Democratizing Entrepreneurship through Network-Based Support democratizing_entrepreneurshipThe organization democratizes entrepreneurship by providing access to resources, expertise, and a large network of professionals, coaches, and mentors, regardless of geographic location, to eliminate barriers and promote self-sufficiency in rural communities.
- Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building in Rural Areas ecosystem_buildingThe organization focuses on creating and strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems in rural towns and cities by providing resources like business pitch events, mentorship, and expanded networks, thereby democratizing access to entrepreneurial resources regardless of geographic location.
- Investment Readiness Training investment_readiness_trainingThe organization prepares participants for investment, signaling to financial institutions and investors that they are ready for growth and capital acquisition.
- Investment Readiness Training investment_readiness_trainingThe organization prepares participants for investment readiness, signaling to financial institutions and investors that they are prepared for growth and capital.
- Network-Based Entrepreneurial Support network_based_supportThe organization leverages a broad network of professionals, coaches, and mentors to provide expertise, business acumen, and data-driven support, increasing the odds of success for ambitious business concepts.
- Staged Entrepreneurial Support entrepreneurial_supportThe organization provides tailored support programs designed to meet entrepreneurs at their current stage of development, helping them grow their businesses from initial ideas to market-ready commodities.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
20 City Pitch Competition Tour
Annual competition aimed at promoting entrepreneurship in rural Arizona through pitch events across multiple cities.
AZ Stitch Lab
Workforce development program providing industrial sewing skills and training in Arizona.
Entrepreneurship Education & Mentorship
Offers online and in-person educational resources and mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Moonshot Academy
Intensive program designed to prepare entrepreneurs for investment readiness through business strategy and planning.
relationships · 27
who they work with
- APS Partner — Shareé Hurts, Program Manager, Strategic Partnerships at APS, is a member of the advisory board
- ASU Partner — Partners with Arizona State University (ASU).
- Arizona Commerce Authority Partner — Partners with the Arizona Commerce Authority.
- BCBS of Arizona Partner — Michael Groeger, VP Commercial Group & Specialty Sales at BCBS of Arizona, is a member of the advisory board
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Partner — Receives corporate sponsorship from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.
- CIC Tucson Funder — Receives funding from CIC Tucson.
- City of Flagstaff Government — David McIntire, Community Investment Director at the City of Flagstaff, serves as an ex-officio member of the board of directors
- City of Flagstaff's economic development team Partner — Partners with the City of Flagstaff's economic development team.
- City of Tucson Partner — Partnered to create the Tucson lab for the Arizona Stitch Lab workforce development program.
- City of Tucson Partner — Partnered to put together a program for Tucson.
- City of Winslow Partner — Collaborates with the Economic Development Director, transforming the region's approach to small business.
- Economic Development Association (EDA) Funder — Provided grant funding for the NACET incubator building.
- Gila Pueblo Community College SBDC Partner — Hosted the Globe Moonshot Pioneer Pitch Tour for their clients.
- Growth Partners AZ Funder — Receives funding from Growth Partners AZ.
- Make Startups Partner — Eric Parker, Co-Founder of Make Startups, is a member of the advisory board
- Make Startups Partner — Partners with Make Startups to offer the Moonshot Academy program.
- Mangum, Wall, Stoops & Warden, PLLC Partner — Law firm serving as Moonshot’s designated agent for DMCA claims.
- Mesa Marketing Partner — Whitney Slightham, Founder/CEO of Mesa Marketing, is a member of the advisory board
- NAU Partner — Partners with Northern Arizona University (NAU).
- Northern Arizona University Partner — Original grant funding partner for the NACET incubator building.
- SBDC Partner — Partners with SBDC.
- Sonoran Stitch Factory Partner — Partnered to create the Tucson lab for the Arizona Stitch Lab workforce development program.
- The City of Flagstaff Partner — Original grant funding partner for the NACET incubator building, owns the campus, and contracts NACET to run the entrepreneurship program and manage facilities.
- Town of Camp Verde Partner — Collaborates with the Economic Development Director.
- Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partners with the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
- Winslow AZ Stitch Lab Partner — Provides assistance and opportunities for workforce and skill development in partnership with Moonshot.
- Yavapai College SBDC Partner — Works alongside in support of area entrepreneurs and businesses, complementing and expanding their work.