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Concord Project Technologies Inc.
She discovered SCORE while looking for entrepreneurship advice and resources online. She applied for a mentor and within a couple of days, received a response. Read more
Urioste Sports & Entertainment
Nathan learned about SCORE through the SBA website. He contacted SCORE and met mentors Ray Muzzy and Ed Davis. Read more
Charlotte Truffles LLC
Charlotte contacted SCORE and met with several different SCORE Silicon Valley counselors. She got extensive help from Ray Muzzy, who has extensive experience in Product Developmen Read more
Health Care Getaway (HCG)
“Nadera has helped me tremendously over the years. Read more
WomenSV (Women of Silicon Valley)
“I will continue to rely on SCORE and my mentors to help me revise my business and strategic plans, including next steps in scaling up. Read more
Sonja Biggs Educational Services Inc.
Sonja and Brandon came to SCORE for help in 2016 when they found that, despite having revenues of around $300,000, the business was losing money. Read more
Sonja Biggs Educational Services Inc.
Sonja was very pleased with her mentors and said, “SCORE helped us operate in a business like way and helped us become profitable. Thank you Mel and Jerry”. Read more
Pharmozyme Inc.
“Before starting Pharmozyme, I didn’t have enough business experience. Read more