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THE FOOD SYSTEM 6 BLOG

August Newsletter: Who gets to own our food & farming future?

8/31/2021

 
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Strengthening the Economy, Health, & Climate Security through Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems

7/28/2021

 
Last year, FS6 CEO Caesaré Assad participated in the Day One Project Policy Workshop on Agriculture and an Equitable recovery. Day One is a science and technology policy accelerator that helped convert my idea into an actionable policy proposal to inform the S&T agenda for the Biden administration. She was one of 18 food systems experts working together to develop a suite of policy recommendations focused on the benefits of improving health, food system resilience, and climate security through regenerative agricultural activities.

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Food System 6 Accelerator Grows Leadership Team to Meet Growing Demand for Entrepreneur Support

6/8/2021

 
The FS6 team welcomes two new members as they expand their capacity for supporting a food and agriculture industry hit hard by COVID-19

Food System 6 (FS6) has brought two new leadership roles to the organization to meet a growing demand for entrepreneurial support in the food and agriculture ecosystem. After a tumultuous year, the need to deploy resources, mentorship, and investment into early-stage food businesses is more pronounced than ever and FS6 is strategically positioned to meet those needs.

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Open Letter from CEO, Caesaré Assad

5/19/2021

 
Dear FS6 Community,

I transitioned into the CEO position just months before COVID-19 took us all by storm. Faced with difficult decisions about the direction of our organization and unsure of our own financial future as a non-profit, Food System 6 forged ahead to find the most determined, most promising entrepreneurs confronting the worst food crisis in modern U.S. history.

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FS6 Newsletter - March 2021

3/24/2021

 

FS6 Community News & Updates
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Applications for Cohort 7 closed this month and we want to extend a huge thank you to all who applied to the FS6 Business Accelerator this season. We are always inspired by this process, and are excited to see the innovators and changemakers in our community continue to grow. We look forward to sharing the final cohort in the coming weeks.

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Business Entity Formation & Impact: Recap and Takeaways

3/9/2021

 
Last week we wrapped the Startup Refresh web series with a conversation on choosing the best entity type for your mission. This final episode featured three experts from the FS6 ecosystem - Renske Lynde, Lindsey Lusher Shute, and Mark White - each of whom joined to share their top tips and lessons learned from firsthand experience building, investing in, and advising for startups across the spectrum. Explore the highlights below, and listen to the full recording at the end of the post for a deep dive.

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Financial Hygiene for Investment Preparedness: Recap and Takeaways

2/22/2021

 
Last week, Food System 6 was joined by two experts from our community of mentors - Peter Herz (1st Course Capital) and David Guendelman (Do Good CFO) - to discuss best practices for financial hygiene and investment preparedness. Below is a list of tips, tricks, and best practices from the conversation, as well as the full event recording.


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FS6 Newsletter - February 2021

2/22/2021

 

FS6 Community News and Updates
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​​We are in the final stretch of the Cohort 7 application season and we want to hear from you! Interested applicants must submit a completed application by March 5.

The FS6 accelerator program prioritizes working with entrepreneurs who are innovating across the food and agriculture landscape and building a food system that focuses on health, sustainability, and justice.

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Mental Health and Entrepreneurship: Recap and Takeaways

2/4/2021

 
On Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021, Food System 6 brought together a group of industry leaders to talk about the importance of mental health and well being for entrepreneurs. Below is a summary of the conversation and some key takeaways for anyone looking to prioritize their own health, the well being of their teams, and the longevity of their success. Scroll to the bottom to watch the full event recording.


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FS6 2020 In Review

12/8/2020

 
2020 was a year for the books. With the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, FS6 has come out on the other side revitalized, emboldened, and inspired by the work of our team, our entrepreneurs, and the ecosystem of supporters that rallied to build bridges, community, and resilience in a tumultuous year. Read on to learn more about what FS6 has been working on over the past 12 months:


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    FS6 is a nonprofit based in the San Francisco Bay Area whose mission is to support impact-driven entrepreneurs as they transform how we grow, produce, and distribute food. The organization runs a comprehensive accelerator program that mentors entrepreneurs by coaching them through a wide range of business and organizational needs. FS6 also works to educate stakeholders on the unique capital needs as it relates to redefining the food system.

    Learn more about our program offerings and how to apply here.


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