Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Plug In South LA Launches Accelerator Class

Los Angeles-based Plug In South LA, a startup accelerator operator, says it is launching a third, tech accelerator program for the Black and Latinx communities. According to the accelerator, based in South LA, says it is looking for start-up founders focused on healthcare technology, climate and sustainability, digital media, and edtech. The program, led by founder Derek Smith, said the accelerator benefits include potential grants of up to $40K, possible seed investments, and pilot partnerships. Plug In South LA also says it runs a business conference called Urban Tech Connect, focused on tech company founders from African American, LatinX, and under-represented communities in Los Angeles and beyond.

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