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Angela Benton (NewME Accelerator) at Startup Grind 2014

2,464 views · Published 13 February 2014 · 12:10 · Indexed 2 October 2026

Channel: Startup Grind · 2014 · Science & Technology

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Angela Benton is the Founder & CEO of NewME Accelerator. Launched in 2011, NewME's mission is to accelerate underrepresented entrepreneurs around the world. NewME has received critical acclaim from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and Inc. Magazine, among others for the work they are doing to ensure the technology entrepreneurship is accessible to women and minorities. Additionally, Angela and the inaugural class of NewME Accelerator were featured in CNN's award winning documentary series Black in America: The New Promised Land: Silicon Valley in 2011. Since their launch NewME has accelerated over 200 startups through their 12 week program in San Francisco and their national 3 day program in cities around the country. For more information visit http://StartupGrind.com or follow us on twitter @StartupGrind.

***Startup Grind is an event series and website designed to help educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs.  Each month we welcome an amazing speaker who shares their story with our community and tells us what worked, what didn't, and what they'll do differently next time.  It's an amazing opportunity to learn from the best, network with other members of the startup community, and improve your chances of entrepreneurial success.

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