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Welcome to Project 500! We look forward to curating a portfolio of diverse entrepreneurs from the DC metropolitan area and providing investors with companies that have completed our training and mentorship program, as well as those that successfully advanced through our diligence process and who are on a clear path to growth and scale. Help us help you! What are the most important qualities you are seeking in a diverse company who is seeking to scale?

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Ken Nguyen Honored and excited to join hands with Project 500!

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Art Stevens Commitment and energy of the team, focus on the customer and a way to differentiate'

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Christal Jackson The most important quality is a connection to the community.

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Nancy SantiagoNegron Most important qualities: attention and adaptability. Are they paying attention to their numbers and their customers? How? Are they responsive and ready to adjust when needed?

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Alton Turner I think that drive to get the job done and being prepared is most important. Many of he small businesses that we have funded impressed us the most by their drive and responsiveness.

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Harold Pettigrew (1) financial capability (understanding of the financial life of the business), (2) desire to benefit the community they may come from, but focus unwavering on profitability of business, (3) and, solid team with alignment of strengths/weaknesses of each partner, growth strategy, and exit plan.

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