BGV CONNECT
Our Impact
Community Outcomes
(2021–2024) :
Proven Impact. Measurable Access.
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Between 2021 and 2024, BGV Connect grew into a national digital community that supported
founders across industries, stages, and geographies.
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Founders who remained active in BGV Connect were more likely to pursue additional funding opportunities, form partnerships, and continue building their businesses with confidence. Many described the platform as the place where they felt less alone, more informed, and more supported between formal program milestones.
3697
Active Community
Members
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Thousands of peer-to-peer
interactions and resource exchanges
Increased founder retention
across BGV programs
Ongoing mentorship and
collaboration among alumni
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​What we’ve learned:
Belonging drives persistence. The continuity of community ensures that impact doesn’t end when a program does, allowing it to evolve into networks of shared success. We are able to gather real-time insights into founder needs and program impact while keeping community connection at the core.
FOUNDER SPOTLIGHT
Christina Wright
Founder of WrightNow
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It wasn’t until I joined this community that I felt like
I was somewhere that I am comfortable enough to speak up when
I didn't know what things meant and be honest and vulnerable.
This community is more than what I've gotten from more traditional organizations where I feel like you have to put on a front to be part of a group.