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The Make Startups Industry Council has certified over 100 entrepreneurs. Since launching finance industry certification in 2021, the Make Startups Certificate of Entrepreneurship has been adopted on the State Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) in 4 states. Our goal is the professionalization of Entrepreneurship Training and Support programs through standardized tracking of Entrepreneurial Skills and effective documentation of long term impacts.

Make Startups automates data collection of Workforce Development performance, including:

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Employment and Wages

In addition, Make Startups tracks economic development and financial impacts, including:

Business Survivability
Jobs Created
Investment Capital Raised
Startup Industry Sectors
Direct Economic Impact

Make Startups Industry Recognized Credentials ensure that entrepreneurs in your community not only have the highest chance of building a successful business, but also learn essential transferable skills that will help them in management, sales, and finance if their careers take them on a different path.

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Sharon Martin - Managed Nerds

Sharon Martin, a seasoned cybersecurity expert, founded Managed Nerds with a mission to support the smallest businesses—those with 10 or fewer employees. These businesses, which make up the majority of small enterprises, often lack access to enterprise-grade cybersecurity and reliable IT service providers.