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Great founders don’t obsess over products; they obsess over problems. The best investors recognize that drive for what it is: the beginning of something transformative. At Entrepreneurs’ Center (EC), we know that when vision meets belief and experience meets determination, the result isn’t incremental progress, it’s the power to change an industry.
Innovation often starts small, with a spark of curiosity or a simple question. For Jon Jackson, founder of Global Neighbor, it began when his son experimented with using light to kill crabgrass. That moment grew into a sustainable agriculture company backed by investors who shared his commitment to reducing chemical use. “We’ve been fortunate to work with investors who are not just funding the business, but who share our values and bring real expertise,” Jackson says. When founders and investors align around a shared purpose, growth happens naturally.
The same truth drives Onome Scott-Emuakpor, founder of Hyphen Innovations, whose work in advanced manufacturing shows what’s possible when belief and capital combine. “Getting capital was essential to ever accomplishing any of our goals,” he says. “We went after it very early.” With investors who offered insight and experience, not just dollars, Hyphen is proving that innovation moves faster when great minds build and partner together.
That collaboration isn’t limited to technology. For Katie Hill, founder of Unlisted, it’s about using technology to create a real connection in one of life’s most personal decisions: buying a home. “Buying a home shouldn’t be about rushing into the biggest financial decision of your life in a matter of hours,” Hill says. With early investor support, her platform helps homeowners and buyers start conversations before listings ever hit the market, reimagining residential real estate to make it more neighborly and less impersonal.
For Zachary Kiehl, founder of VigiLife, innovation is inseparable from mission. “Our goal is to remain vigilant over what matters most—human life,” he says. With early funding and mentorship, his company’s safety technology is now protecting workers in some of the world’s most challenging environments. “The best investors don’t just write checks,” Kiehl adds. “They bring knowledge, experience, and introductions that make all the difference.”
At the core of every breakthrough is alignment between vision and belief, between founders who push boundaries and investors who see and believe in the founder’s vision. EC exists to make those connections possible, bridging vision and opportunity so founders can focus on building and investors can see their capital create lasting change.
“I’ve found so much support in this community,” Kiehl says. “People here are willing to extend a hand, whether it’s advice, a check, or an introduction.” That’s the heart of what we do. Because when vision and capital align, innovation doesn’t just move forward, it moves faster.
And the impact is clear. Since 2017, EC clients have raised more than $320 million in investment capital, from local angel investors contributing thousands to global venture firms investing tens of millions.If you’re a founder looking for the right partners to help your business grow, let’s connect. If you’re an investor who wants to help empower the next generation of innovators, reach out here.
