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Great job Mubarek!  You made a behind-the-scenes situation understandable and addressable through your revised journey. Most startups don’t understand the pivoting process until they’re faced with it. The IC Success program definitely played a role to your benefit. I look forward to continuing working together. 

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Great job Mubarek!  You made a behind-the-scenes situation understandable and addressable through your revised journey. Most startups don’t understand the pivoting process until they’re faced with it. The IC Success program definitely played a role to your benefit. I look forward to continuing working together. 

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Danielle, wow just wowl! What an amazing presentation! Your business seems unique, fun, and super beneficial to our youth. I love your passion and you seem very knowledgeable about your craft. I never thought about the benefit of yoga for children, but as a parent I'm excited about learn of potential advantages including physical and mental health, and the body control and social emotional benefits. I hope your business does amazing. The positive impact to the community through working with children is endless! Thank you so much for your service.

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The Energy The Vibe The Experience!!!!!

And you put That Thang On’em!!!!!

Awesome Job!

Shoot For The Stars!!!🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🍾🎈🎊

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I wanted to know if you included Puerto Ricans as part of the Caribbean community in your surveys.

I think you can connect with El Batey, Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY and Pucho Olivencia Social Club!

El Batey and Pucho's can provide venue space like right now. And HHCWNY will be able to do that in a couple of years as they just broke ground on Niagara Street! I can connect you to each of these people at these organizations.

Anywayzzzz, I miss Carribean Festivals, Feetes & Dolla Jams that we used to have when I first moved up to Buffalo from NYC!

Please hit me up and I can get you connection with those that use to organize these events. Although, the committee has disbanded I'm sure they can help with some of their pitfalls that you could avoid!

I mainly think it was clashing of personalities and just people getting older and having different focuses in life.

Good Vibes!

QueeNia AsheeMa'at

QMT Royalty Transportation

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Honestly, I didn’t quite understand the business model until you mentioned an annual festival and the impacts to other cities. Grow your festival, grow your brand, grow your business. You got this, Girl! Become part of the fabric of the cultural scene in WNY and an institution.

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🦬🌱🍔BUFFALO PLANT BURGER

I can’t wait to vend at your event!! You did and are doing a great job!!🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

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Your presentation showed all of us that you are a one man band...I personally look forward to seeing what you bring to the city.

Kill it! 🙌🏿💪🏿 Respect from the Trap—

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Great presentation and I appreciate the lesson embedded with the delivery!!!

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Amazing job !!! Thank you for educating !

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Amazing job !!! Thank you for educating !

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Anisa you did an amazing job. I am a nurse and also have background and knowledge regarding the SDOH and think your work is so important, especially in the black and brown community. I would say don't look at "formal" mental health providers and agencies as your competitors, but as opportunity for collaborations. I know a psychiatric nurse practioner that I think would love to work with an organization like yours!

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Awesome pitch—explains the purpose behind this endeavor!!

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We've talked about the woes with insurance

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We've talked about the woes with insurance

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Great presentation, Mubarek! It's sad that in many ways, the business of insurance and payment for services to consumers is building a profit by finding loopholes to deny services to them.

I feel that your company will be an asset in helping people get the approval that they deserve!

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I love to see that IC Success works!

When you are set on a goal and then you pivot as you presented it truly shows the value of this program - above and beyond other business programs!

I'm not a numbers person but I was drawn into your presentation nevertheless.

Only question is when you said 'in-house' employees - would you consider just having employees at the provider location if they have room for your employer and keeping overhead low. Providers that don't have room maybe have employees be remote.

Your passion to help the smaller providers that help the patients did come through for me!

I look forward to following your journey!

QueeNia AsheeMa'at

QMT Royalty Transportation

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Great idea and great pitch. You made a complicated topic understandable. Thank you for tackling a problem every American faces

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I remember 20 years ago when healthcare insurance companies were developing the algorithms that your are now doing battle with. The original promise was to streamline claims with minimal human oversight. Your company is clearly meeting a need in this process. Excellent business plan and presentation!!

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Excellent presentation! You were calm, professional and passionate! Thoughtful answers to the questions posed.

Love the adding the “after dark” to the name as a way to rebrand but yet stay on brand!

Hoping for continued growth for you!

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My family and friends have tried you protein shakes at Soccer for Success!

I'm glad you started with IC Success!

Your presentation was great in that it flowed well and you know you're business well, including the numbers! I wish that the fees weren't such a big hit.

The 2nd Truck: Would you sell alcohol all the time or just "after dark" event or for hire event? How will people know if the truck is child-friendly. Different color truck?

For future social impact:

Pay what you can Day if you're in zip code where a protein shake might be a financial decision or where a family of 2+ children might limit how much or if they purchase at that event.

QueeNia AsheeMa'at

QMT Royalty Transportation

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Clear vision!!!

Amazing job answering those questions!

The blend is on the move!

I’m excited for what the future holds!!

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Great presentation, Tracey! I look forward to seeing The Blend grow! 💪🏿🌱

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Looking forward to seeing your brand grow!! You are totally on top of your business and plan.

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Please come back to Seneca One!! Looking forward to the cocktails

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Great presentation! I can’t wait to support your business! I want a smoothie and a protein shake 🧋

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I know at the end of the day, your business is set on helping people and that's just love. These ten minutes can be daunting, but you got through it and that within itself is an accomplishment. I was nervous yesterday too. 🤣

If I have any criticism, it's minute. You had a LOT of information to share. Make sure you make it where you can not only spoon fed it to your audience, but also yourself.

You swung for the fences with the judges. Be proud of yourself. I am. 🫶🏿💪🏿

Love from the Trap!

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We certainly need more mental health services, especially those that are culturally competent. You right on track with your thinking.

It was hard to understand what your product is and how you make money.

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Way to go Danielle!! Very passionate, great presentation!

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I trust your confidence will continue to build as you see you that your work is needed!

The transformations that will unfold before your eyes as you do this work will sharpen the presentation.

You were more relaxed during the Q&A so I know you KNOW this and your nerves were roused because of presentating to an audience.

Keep Going!!

QueeNia AsheeMa'at

QMT Royalty Transportation

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You know your stuff!!!

Welcovery much needed!!

Your Bette answer them questions!!!!

You better have your 30sec pitch ready!!

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Your pitch was focused on the problem for almost half your time and I was left wondering what services you will provide. Great job overcoming your nerves. Public speaking is feared by most. There are ways to practice and polish your skills.

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Very informative presentation! Your slides were amazing, you did a great job, I know you were nervous! Love you

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Amazing presentation!! Great energy! A well needed organization!!!

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Danielle!!!

You are so amazing! The presentation was well laid out!

You were calm which showed that you definitely practiced.

You hit on the key points of what you learned of IC Success!

I'm confident you'll get some Schmoney!

I'm hoping to work with you soon!

QueeNia AsheeMa'at

QMT Royalty Transportation

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Take your time when speaking to your audience. Allow yourself time to breathe and think about your presentation.

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Great presentation! Excellent idea and concept of focusing on the youth. Looking forward to seeing your transformation into great success!

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... and you made me cry!

Everything word out your mouth was a prayer! I wish I had your smile and emphatic way that you speak. It all resonated and I definitely want to be a part of you journey. I will give my time to become a yoga instructor and help you in sharing love through yoga!

Lovely presentation!!!

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Great pitch. Your pivot to 501c3 is brilliant and will allow your program to grow. Are your teachers 1099 or actual employees? I see this as incredibly scalable for the area and the nation!

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Danielle, even before your pitch, the energy you exuberate tells anyone that meets you that you love children and your business extends that love to them.

As one of the cohort gang, I'll openly say that I feel that you absolutely deserve to win. ❤️🫶🏿🙌🏿

Much love from the Trap. Once my kids get a little older, I'd like them to attend of your classes.

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You saved your best for the big stage! Amazing job Danielle

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BUFFALO PLANT BURGER 🦬🌱🍔 You did an amazing job! I believe in you and your passion for what you do! I will continue to support you. Love you

RW

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Very good job. I’d like to speak with you about doing something in Niagara Falls under my nonprofit: A Better YOU Lifestyle, Inc. Get in touch with me next week. Willie A. Price

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Very good job. I’d like to speak with you about doing something in Niagara Falls under my nonprofit: A Better YOU Lifestyle, Inc. Get in touch with me next week. Willie A. Price

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M&T Charitable foundation may be a good source of funding - link.

Highmark BCBS Blue Fund or Community Affairs Sponsorship as well, I once worked for them and they sponsor a number of health focused programs and fitness classes throughout WNY especially during the summer.

Blue Fund Grant Link

Community Affairs Sponsorship Link

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I am very interested in your program, I’m willing to donate some bookkeeping, CRM set up, my wife is a teacher, and there is a daycare, slash special Ed school, that may be interested.

Thanks,

Peter Minotti

Peter.m@pminotti.com

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Great 'why' and personal call to action. Your passion oozes through your energy and delivery of your message. One thing to remember in the future is to BREATH :).. i know that is difficult at times especially when you're nervous

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I'm hoping that Independent Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield will have you as one of the vendors during the summer in the parks!

I would definitely reach out to the community relations persons.

Also, health centers! There's so much money on services for East Side near 14204. I mean even Buffalo Urban League, Community Health Center of Buffalo and Jericho Road Community Health Center. These will all help your community impact!

I mean the skies the limit!

QueeNia AsheeMa'at

QMT Royalty Transportation

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Can you please not charge the numberical equivalent of a semicircle for a hour of your precious presence . . Unless tbh segment and marketing legacy based approach; but to close this imposition

Can you define the pivot from judgment that a movement sprinkle redresses directionally to more space?

Can you address spectator sport addiction?

What bigger values of your lifestyle are part of your brand? What parts of your core learning that developed you with your purpose did get glossed over?

Can you define core behaviors, such as follow-through, or risk-taking, that specifically address 25-40yo women of your background?

Best wishes

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Center for Mind Body Wellness. I want to be certified. We are in the same Wellness mindset. I also am starting Labor of Love Health & Wellness Retreat Home and would love for you to join us.

The last speaker was referring to the FlexFit Cards and HSA cards. Contact each insurance carrier and get details. They so be able to assist on how you qualify. I would say mental health and physical health.

You are a blessing! Jacqueline Bontzolakes Travel_WellnessPreneur on IG. Let's connect.

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Jacqueline way to work the stage and space! You radiated passion, determination and know-how. You're amazing! Be proud of what you accomplished 😀👏

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You had absolutely no reason to be nervous...I loved your entire presentation 🫶🏿

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Love your mission , your community engagement efforts to address the social determinants of health

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Your energy was amazing! Good luck with your business

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Amazing presentation and providing products to different that heal , nourish , the skin

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Dance!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I like the clear financial goals. The classes, packages, and prices were easy to follow and a great idea. Marketing it as a wellness package for employers is smart and can be very lucrative. Interesting business idea! Nice, clear, and realistic ask.

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So real!!! I felt the emotion and rawness!! I don't have any feedback. You are just so real!!

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I just love you! I can’t wait to support you!! 🦬🌱🍔 You did a wonderful job!!

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Your business pivot to providing classes at various locations will increase exposure and visibility without the brick and mortar costs. Think about gathering data and testimonials for the health benefits of your specific programming. Also strategic partnerships with other organizations!

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Such an amazing presentation! Energy was awesome and the passion was present!!! Love seeing your heart expresses through this presentation

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I think a sample to the judges and maybe the audience is always a plus when doing food pitch presentations!

I think that your presentation mostly flowed except for the bar graph. In a future pitch you might omit the slide entirely and just put words to describe what the graph represent. I thought the judges would be confused and ask about it and they did.

One thing you can do for community impact would be to find food pantries to donate when there is left inner l over foods. A few of places that accept foods that have not been touched address The Little Portion Friary, Mother Penny's Plate of Love, Friends of The Night People.

I followed you on Facebook and look forward to trying your food and referring you when my network asks for recommendations!

QueeNia AsheeMa'at

QMT Royalty Transportation

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Great Job!!!

Feed Me!!

Awesome presentation and thank you for pushing through!!!!

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Great story and 'why'. I think that if you can be more efficient in presenting key details (ie revenue, profitability, pricing) along with casting your vision and the feasibility of that i think that will take you to new heights. Don't stop elevating!

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When doing presentations make sure to assentuate your strengths. Talk less about what you're not good at. Let the judge ask you about it and then disclose. Great work.

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Love your passion and story beyond your business. I’m excited to see you have expanded upon your goals. Reach for the stars and trust in yourself!

Can’t wait to get my trap on!

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Good presentation but I would encourage better pictures of your food

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The pictures of he food look great. Wish I could’ve seen more about your cuisine. You presented the business as a collaborative effort with your wife but she wasn’t with you so I wish you would have explained that. The bar graph situation was unclear. Catering may be more lucrative for you and support your growth. Including your personal journey and family was a nice touch. The ask didn’t stand out to me if it was mentioned

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What taste notes can be implemented into your audience experience with visuals and verbals and nonverbals? How can you better succinctly describe how appearance sells your brand to avoid the wordiness that can be shared in cooking/dining marathons as a family )

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There are shared kitchens to look at until you have a brick and mortar of your own. Catering and meal prep can be a lucrative revenue stream without the huge time commitment a brick and mortar location entails. Also, medically prescribed meal prep is a growing area in this space maybe worth exploring? We are all wondering about your food and menus. Hopefully you get that website so we can see more.

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Agree with the judge, I would like to have seen more about the menu and more pictures of the food, because the few pictures did look amazing! 😀 You seem very comfortable delivering the presentation and are very passionate. Nice work!

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I love everything about this company and I'm glad you found that your passion could make you a millionaire!

I wanted to know that if you will provide your research on your website. I think that this will help the market see that you are a trustworthy company! Along with the list of ingredients on every product!

I'm definitely shopping with you for my family!

Just wanted to know how you will contribute to community! ie: education to the community about safe products via pop ups or workshops?

QueeNia AsheeMa'at

QMT Royalty Transportation

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Can you define your market expansion in terms of geography? What foreign or domestic markets & demographics & product users & why? Financial obscurity is usual at this stage.

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Great skin care should never be taken for granted. Your solutions meet a market need. Your financial goals are ambitious however you did not really address how you will expand your sales into new markets. Think about exploring strategic partnerships with other companies offering specialized products or products targeted to melanin rich skin.

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I love your presentation and your story is amazing!! I’m here to help you in anyway possible!! 🦬🌱🍔

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I finally know the organization that's behind the fridge at Delevan Grider!

I love what you're doing and I'm wondering if the market will accept Snap/EBT?

Also, any idea on collaboration with Grassroots Gardens of WNY?

QueeNia AsheeMa'at

QMT Royalty Transportation

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Do you believe a gov’t agency or a large corporation would be most interested in your research question?

What comorbidities are most valuable in this market entry question?

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I can’t wait to try your products! Great presentation! You did a wonderful job

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Love the answers on how you answered the question on collaborating with other non-profits! Very thoughtful!!!

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I can’t wait to use your products! Great job.

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Great pitch!!!!

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Okkkayyyy!!!! Great Story and good job answering questions

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I like that you highlighted the connection to systemic racism in a nontraditional way. People of color are often excluded from scientific studies. The ask was appropriate and can save time which will allow your to get more accomplished more efficiently. The projected financial growth projections was lost on me how you plan to elevate so quickly. However I love that you can customize products to the consumer. Also would have like to learn more about the products themselves so we can purchase them

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Loved learning how you started the business, finding a problem, creating a solution, and sharing that with others.  Very nice job with the presentation.  

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Loved learning how you started the business, finding a problem, creating a solution, and sharing that with others.  Very nice job with the presentation.  

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Great mission statement and rallying call. Clean effective products are needed for our community so it is great to have a powerful woman like yourself leading the way with that initiative. You having an extensive background truly helps and great job having your answers ready for the line of questioning from the judges.. good luck

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I'm excited. This is definitely need it! Would like to understand what the workshops will include? Is it custom made individualized workshops?

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Fantastic job! I love your passion and can feel your love for helping solve a deep issue within our community.  I can't  wait to see you launch.

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Fantastic job! I love your passion and can feel your love for helping solve a deep issue within our community.  I can't  wait to see you launch.

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Our community needs more all natural brands and transparency into ingredients of the products. I love the story behind your product and would love to test out your butter and serums.

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Amazing Job!!! Yall better answer them questions!! Great presentation

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🥬Tesha & Tandra - The love and care that you have put into our community has been amazing to see. I’ve seen firsthand the relationships that you’ve created and continue to nurture with your acts of service. Louise is beaming with joy for all of your work and dedication to amplify Rooted in Love from her origin. I’m so excited to continue watching you grow and support our community. I’ll be right by your side and look forward to helping your mission any way that I can! So proud! 🥰 Let’s get after it! 🙌🏾❤️

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Are you considering finding local farmers to forge relationships with as a channel for donated excess produce? The idea of a CSA is not a new one in general and may help inform your subscription model. Great work you are doing. Food is medicine!

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Do you believe you expect to establish a market in a way that generates creditworthiness among a fringe population segment that your family legacy serves? Is this measurable and grantįng?

Note , contrast with lights on in room with projector, compared to screen In design.

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Y’all are amazing and this vision is not only strong, but it’s steady. Very proud of the work that you do and with the right support and connections, this WILL make such a positive impact for the east side of Buffalo. Thank you for following and shining in your legacy. KLSLOC Cohort 5 represent!

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Great ideas. It's clear that you've done the work and the research. Best of luck on your future endeavors!

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Great ideas. It's clear that you've done the work and the research. Best of luck on your future endeavors!

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Loved the use of props and presentation was spot on. Access to fresh produce is so important.  Best of luck taking the organization to the next level! You're on the way ❤️

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Loved the use of props and presentation was spot on. Access to fresh produce is so important.  Best of luck taking the organization to the next level! You're on the way ❤️

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Great presentation! I loved the back story, I can’t wait to volunteer! And I will support

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Suggestion: having or providing an array of common herbs and seeds of fruits and vegetables that family can grow themselves during the Spring and Summer seasons... moving families to self sustainability that will supplement what you provide 2x/ month.

Secondly, please offer substitute for things like cantelop and other items that some might be allergic to..

I hope that helps.

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Great job ladies! I love that you were able to pivot so effortlessly and efficiently. There is such a need for this in the community so I’m super excited to watch the roots of Rooted in Love grow deeper and deeper.

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🫶🏿 I am so happy to be able to been able to meet the both of you and as I'm a part of that community, you better believe I'll help where I can.

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Love the idea of moving to a membership based programming. Is it possible to upgrade a membership if someone just a wants more food.

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Good and clear goals. Nice balance between both speakers. The three produce purchase options sound affordable and desirable. Healthy food options is well needed. The social impact for corporate donors is attractive due to the volunteering and team building opportunities and Ofcourse the visibility.

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Great job surveying your market, great job being open to pivoting so that you may best serve the community. The pivot to a membership based concept while staying true to your MVP is super dope as well.. great pitch and good luck

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I absolutely love this concept and it’s needed in the cultural space in Buffalo. We need this business

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When you're passionate about something it makes for a great presentation.

I'm glad you found your "Why"!

I'm glad you found out that this idea had it's roots in you relationship to your brother!

Sometimes we are drawn to an idea and don't really know why. But in this program that came to light in a big way.

When you pivoted with this in mind it will increase your blessings and income!

QueeNia AsheeMa'at

QMT Royalty Transportation