Inc. Magazine has named Torontonian Sarah Prevette one of North America's Top 30 entrepreneurs Under 30. Prevette, 28, is the founder of
Sprouter. Launched last November, Sprouter is an online community that brings entrepreneurs together for socializing and tip sharing.
"Using a Twitter-like format, Sprouter is a place online where
entrepreneurs can socialize, share tips, and ask questions in a
rapid-fire, short-attention-span fashion. Users leverage the site for a
variety of needs, from getting peer feedback on their product ideas to
learning the best practices for developing metrics for sales teams, to
gleaning insight from other founders on pitching specific investors,
and requesting introductions to media, potential corporate partners or
investors. "Users support one another, motivate each other and help
with day-to-day questions or concerns," Prevette says."
"Fifteen thousands users had registered on the site as of February, the
last time the company disclosed numbers, and two angel investors in
Canada have invested in the business. Prevette plans to make money by
selling ad space in its e-newsletter, Sprouter Weekly, and by making
introductions between investors and start-ups. (The site will always be
free for entrepreneurs, Prevette promises.) "
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