Mission Statement
Our mission is to create a network of social entrepreneurs in the Greater Atlanta area and provide practical information and resources from academic research and education.
Join the SEAM community!
What is SEAM?
SEAM (Social Entrepreneurs of Atlanta Metro) is a network of social entrepreneurs in the Greater Atlanta area founded by Dr. Ace Beorchia, an entrepreneurship researcher and educator at Kennesaw State University. The program's purpose is to create connections among the social entrepreneurship community, bridge university resources with practitioners, and provide educational information to help social entrepreneurs succeed. We acknowledge and study the complexities of "seaming" business logics and social logics through entrepreneurship and strive to sew together the divide that often separates education and practice.
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This is an inclusive network for any entrepreneur or small business owner who operates an organization with a goal to alleviate a social or environmental problem. This could range from a coffee shop owner who hires formerly incarcerated employees to a multi-national enterprise that builds eco-friendly buildings. The goal is to bring people who are creating and running businesses focused on both economic and social components together.
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What should I expect if I sign up?
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Currently, you can expect a quarterly newsletter highlighting knowledge and resources from social entrepreneurship research and education geared towards practitioners in the Greater Atlanta area. The newsletter will also feature local social entrepreneurs and their businesses. As the program grows, we hope to expand to include networking meetups and annual award ceremonies to recognize the amazing work of those in our network.
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How do I sign up?
To join the SEAM community, simply enter your email at the top of this page. You will automatically be signed up to receive the quarterly newsletter and announcements of future events. There are no fees associated with your participation.
Join us in building a brighter future.
About Us
Ace Beorchia, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
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Jorge Ortiz
Graduate Research Assistant
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Dr. Ace Beorchia is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Kennesaw State University. He received his PhD in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Organizations from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on social entrepreneurship and underrepresented entrepreneurship. He has experience working with local entrepreneurs and offers online classes to fiber craft entrepreneurs. Community engagement is a key pillar of his work as a research professor, and he enjoys connecting with and supporting entrepreneurs in his local community.
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Jorge Ortiz is attending Kennesaw State University for a Masters of Science in Digital Financial Technologies. He received his B.B.A in Finance from Kennesaw State University. He has 5 years of management experience in retail business. His passion is bringing joy to peoples life and making the world a better place. His goal is to be able to give back to his community and be a leader for change in Metro Atlanta.
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