Jess Santos, Founder of Haus of Mistfit Market
Jess Santos, Founder of Haus of Mistfit Market

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The VK Accelerate program is intended to find creative entrepreneurs with unique products or services who are ready for their first bricks and mortar space. Within the first six months of start-up, entrepreneurs qualifying for this unique program will have the opportunity to work with program mentors such as a business coach, an interior designer, a marketing agency and a realtor.

Our program mentors work closely with participants to help them build the skills and knowledge required to accelerate their business to be profitable position as soon as possible.

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