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SEA619 Empowers Black Startups with Mentorship and Funding
9/3/2025
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Story summary
- SEA619 is a Seattle nonprofit aiding Black startup founders through networking, mentorship, and venture capital support.
- The program provides free assistance in the first year and retains a maximum of 2% equity.
- Founder Arif Gürsel highlights community upliftment amid challenges from the Trump administration regarding diversity initiatives.
- SEA619 is part of the PACE initiative, which fosters entrepreneurship and innovation.
