First Impressions at 500 Startups Miami

Monday was my first day as a fellow at 500 startups; a venture capital firm that invests in talented entrepreneurs so they can scale their companies globally. 500 startups has many locations around the world but I will be spending the summer in the heart of…

First Impressions — Week 1/10

I officially finished my first week here at Groundswell Startups. I have a few first impressions I want to share, so lets get right to it:

When I first entered the front doors,

Something that challenged me — Week 3/10

Three weeks in! Its been three weeks since I started, and I can positively say that I…

Challenges at 500 Startups Miami

“To whom much is given, much will be required.” I ground myself with these words, and even have them…

Biggest Takeaway and Next Steps

It is a bittersweet feeling that my time at 500 Startups Miami is coming to an end this week. It has…

Week 5/10 — Real Food Real Kitchens

5 weeks in! I’m halfway done with my time here at Groundswell and I still have a lot to learn…

II. The Elephant in The Woods

Surprises from Domi/ Cuttlesoft

The mist had finally cleared…

Week 1: Adjusting Professionally and Socially

Monday — May 21, 2018

Today I got to meet with the team. I was reversed on the purpose of the company and given materials pertaining to entrepreneurial business canvas and lean business modeling. I told them about my need to…

Something that surprised me — Week 2/10

It has been two weeks since I started my first day at Groundswell, and a lot of has happened since I last posted — lets get to reflecting:

Let’s recap:

WEEK #1: FIRST IMPRESSIONS

My first week as an intern with 500 Startups was everything that I had hoped for and nothing like what I expected. Coming from my previous job, a very corporate-cubicle atmosphere, 500 Startups was far from that. We are a team of three, including myself, so I have soon come to…