New initiative launched to encourage Stamford startups

The Stamford Partnership has announced the launch of StartLab, an initiative designed to encourage local startups and early-stage businesses.

According to a press statement issued by The Stamford Partnership, StartLab “will equip local entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and community necessary to launch and grow a successful business.” StartLab will offer resources and services including networking opportunities, digital skills training and introductions to potential funding sources. One of the first events produced by this endeavor will be a May 10 seminar conducted by Wefunder, a crowdfunding company which connects startups with investors online.

“Start-ups and entrepreneurship are part of Stamford”™s DNA,” said Kate Berg, Operations Director at The Stamford Partnership. “StartLab will add a whole new dimension to this community, further cementing Stamford as one of the East Coast”™s innovation and economic hubs. This comes at a time when entrepreneurship across the country is at record highs ”“ more than 4 million new businesses were created in the U.S. in 2020.”

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