Though they’re in different fields and at different stages, three Richmond startups see Lighthouse Labs as an avenue for them to acquire expert advice, grow, get to market and connect to a supportive founder community.
The three local startups — Nessle, Llamawood and LipLoveLine — are a part of Lighthouse Labs’ 12-week accelerator program, which started in March and is being conducted virtually for the first nine weeks. The final weeks will be held in person in Richmond.
Briana Williams, the founder and CEO of ingredient-conscious lip care brand LipLoveLine, said the program has her focused on laying the groundwork to successfully grow her business.
“It’s been slowing me down and saying: ‘Hey, you need to get these things in order because that will ultimately create a better foundation for you moving forward,’” she said. “It’s giving me an understanding of what opportunities I might say yes to if it speaks to my brand and what I am trying to do in the future.”
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