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Karen Kearsley (Key-shirt.org): I was selected as a Finalist in the Summer 2017 Accelerator and was lucky to be chosen to be part of this amazing group! After working on my product idea solo for over a year, having a community of early stage entrepreneurs to bounce ideas off was so productive. The growing number of staff all bend over backwards to help us out with encouragement and resources. They all have a genuine interest in seeing all of us succeed. Also, having a mentor team that takes the time to understand my business and struggles and help prevent costly mistakes with their wisdom and advice is invaluable. The classes were a crash course in everything you need to know when starting a business. They were a real eye opener and prepared us to move forward in our businesses in the most productive way. This program takes you from floundering to on the right track and moving ahead. It's truly a wonderful program.

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Emil Kuruvilla: I worked at EforAll for four years. The organization offers so many great resources to entrepreneurs such as mentorship, small grants, and networking connections.If you are looking to take your business or non-profit to the next level, this is the place to go!

Mai Le: Initially, I was very hesitant to get involved with EforAll because of the limited time I had trying to build a business while also having a family. I'm so glad I put that fear aside and dived right into the EforAll family. Every experience with EforAll has been so rewarding personally and professionally. The staff are caring, resourceful, and supportive. The mentors are actually mentors -- they provide advice and guidance (positive or negative) on a regular basis. The entrepreneurs in this program are beyond awesome -- they inspire you with their story.EforAll is about the entrepreneurs. Unlike other programs, it's not about how much money you have made or how many users you have. It's about the person creating something (big or small). You won't find that elsewhere in the startup world.

Veronica Chapman: I am so proud to be part of the EforAll family! I spread the word about the awesome opportunities this organization provides to entrepreneurs everywhere I go! If you are an entrepreneur with a new idea that you want to launch, apply to the EforAll pitch contests! - The application alone is beneficial! If you are really serious about launching your idea and increasing your odds of success, apply to the accelerator! - I participated in both the contests and the accelerator; I still reflect on what I learned in both experiences as I continue to grow my business.

Chhavy Si: I was part of their Accelerator program. The most valuable part of the experience was connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, having access to mentors, and the co-working space. I like that I could bounce ideas off others in the space!

Brian Dutton: E for All is a great resource for anyone starting a business. The co-working space was a great alternative to working out of my home, it's affordable and gives you access to valuable resources. The accelerator program is highly recommended if you are a business starting out, the staff and mentors at E for All really helped me get my business going in the right direction.

James Fox: EforAll is an outstanding community for startups. Obz Design participated as a 2015 Winter Accelerator Finalist. We're a non-profit focused on global healthcare.It was great to find people so interested in helping our business succeed.EforAll will help you think through business structure questions, reaching customers, defining the right product or service - anything that's a challenge. The knowledge and network of experts & mentors is impressive!

Lianna Kushi: If you have an idea that you want to turn into a business EforAll is the place for you! I worked at EforAll for four years and the Pitch Contests and Accelerator program prepare entrepreneurs to have a greater chance at success. The community of entrepreneurs, mentors, alumni and experts is unparalleled. Check them out, they're an organization making a big impact!

J. Lucky Henry: Loved every moment I spent here learning and honing my entrepreneurial skills. This place helped me meet people that have been vital to my start up journey and then mentored me and my team to success. Everything you need as an entrepreneur can be found here. Awesome job guys!

Karl Borne: When I decided to start my own business, I was as excited as I was clueless about the process. While fumbling through a business plan, I was introduced to the EforAll Accelerator Program by a colleague. Today I am halfway through the program, and have already narrowed my focus, researched my target audience, and formulated a twelve month strategy to give my business the best chance of success. My confidence has grown with each class.How did EforAll help? By surrounding me with a network of brilliant, successful, dare I say loving mentors, presenters, fellow entrepreneurs and core staff that not only want the best for you, but have it in their charter to see to it that your business is successful. The presentations are topical, and even though they have to be broad enough for everyone, still feel tailored to me and my business. Every presenter has made themselves available for further discussion should you need their advice down the road. That’s yet another benefit of the Accelerator, your mentors are available to you for an entire year. In fact, I expect they’ll be available long after that too, based on the relationships we have formed.In short, EforAll has been a most valuable building block in my path to opening a business. Their support has helped point me in the right direction, time and time again. I highly recommend the program.

Donielle Buie: EforAll has been an incredible resource as I plan and prepare to launch my business. The accelerator program is top notch--great content, mentors, speakers and support. I live in Cambridge and gratefully travel to Lowell for this fantastic program.

Hip Hop Beats & Rap Instrumentals - Beats by Gifted: EforAll has been such a great resource for building our business. The sessions and mentors have helped us a lot with their areas of expertise and the network that is created among the entrepreneurs is one of a kind, it's great to see how we can help each other.

amar ruparelia: I would highly recommend EforAll any entrepreneur who is in need of further direction and assistance with their start up. EforAll provides excellent mentor ship and seminars.They have created a very organized agenda for all of the entrepreneurs during the program as well as a great working environment. The staff of EforAll is truly engaged with all the start ups and provides some excellent input for each of the start ups in the accelerator program.

Meqdes Mesfin: The Merrimack Valley Sandbox was a pleasant surprise to me when I had just about given up on my search for a community of support, the structure and technical guidance as a new entrepreneur in the Greater Boston area that wasn't starting up in tech or finance.I come to the world of entrepreneurship from a very different role with nothing but a massively enduring idea and determination, and had been looking for any such suppor for quite some time. All other things being equal, I fully expect (and can already see) that the Accelerator- of which I am a part-- will make an amazing difference in my ability to do this. The staff and peer support, and the office space that comes along with this opportunity is an amazing bonus.

Laurin Mills: I was selected as a Finalist in the Winter 2015 Accelerator and was thrilled to be part of this amazing group! After working on my business solo for almost 2 years, having a community of like minded entrepreneurs has been huge. The sharing of ideas/strategies is a big part of this program. Also, the team at EforAll motivates and pushes all of us towards success! Having a mentor team that takes the time to understand my business and works with me towards success has been a significant mental boost. The speakers series has been an invaluable source of information and covers so many important topics...and they are all geared towards early stage companies with little resources and small teams. Most importantly, since starting the program this past December (its now late Jan as I write this) I have learned more about who my target customer is in 5 short weeks than I did in two years on my own. I am looking forward to next month of the program and know that when it concludes, I will be SO much further ahead!! Its one of the best investments of time I have ever made since starting The Dinner Daily!

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Aarons Presents: Being an EforAll Finalist this winter couldn't have come at a more perfect time, for me and for Aaron's Presents as an organization. I started hearing about EforAll and their activities and pitch contests last spring and was intrigued but we were so new that I didn't feel ready to get involved. However, after piloting our program and trying to develop it further this fall, I read about the Accelerator program and it sounded like a huge opportunity to learn and push our organization forward. Now, with only 4 weeks to go in the 12-week program, I can honestly say that I have learned so much from the sessions, speakers, and most of all, from my fellow entrepreneurs and the 3 mentors I was fortunate enough to be matched with. The entrepreneurs in this cohort have been so collaborative, open and honest, and they inspire me to keep working almost as hard as they are. My mentors continue to ask pivotal questions, connect me with people who can help us grow, provide deadlines and challenges, encourage and support me, and provide substantive feedback in all areas. Lastly, it's been great getting to know and work with David, Lianna, Emil, Trish and Raj, who are extremely dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and doing whatever they can to help us succeed. Just being part of the Accelerator has opened numerous doors and made me aware of opportunities and people I would not have known about. They set a wonderful, non-competitive atmosphere while also pushing and challenging us. If only every course could be run like this! I will always be grateful for the opportunity and the impact it has and will continue to have on our organization.

Andrea Mulligan: EforAll provides a framework for thinking about how to start your business and realize your goals. The 12 week accelerator focuses on knowing your customer and what the business needs to be successful. The energy and quality of fellow entrepreneurs is amazing, and the mentors are hard working, and commit. Cheers to the EforAll team for putting together such a great program!!