We work with our startups on everything from strategy to fundraising, and all of the little bits and pieces in between.
Our case studies
Atelier Kuki
Hudson, NY
Joining our community at the beginning of the pandemic, Kristiaan and Yoko pulled up their sleeves and got to work on their Japanese Cuisine and Lifestyle Business.
“HCI was very helpful at the beginning of our launch. The exercise and process of completing a pitch deck was very instrumental to our present and continued success and brings about a sense of clarity to pave a path forward.”
— Kristiaan, Co-Founder of Atelier Kuki
Edenesque
Kingston, NY
After gaining strong momentum at local markets, Leslie came to us when she was ready to make the big leap to work on Edenesque full-time.
“HCI has been an incredible resource for Edenesque. So much so, due to the efforts of HCI and the deliberate intent of wanting to see small businesses and Edenesque succeed, we were able to close our Friends and Family round of funding. HCI went over and beyond the call of duty and connected me with a wide variety of resources in our community. Thank you, HCI, for your support and commitment to the community.”.”
— Leslie, Founder of Edenesque
Thrift 2 Fight
Tivoli, NY
Off a successful pop-up sale during the height of the 2020 social upheaval, the Thrift 2 Fight team came to HCI charged to scale their social impact.
“HCI has provided us with the context, connections, and community support to go from the early stages of Thrift 2 Fight as a grassroots initiative to a Public Benefit Corporation with a storefront and investment, an ever-growing following in person and on Instagram, and big plans for the future. We have met so many people through the HCI network who have been eager to share their own expertise to support our mission by mentoring, advising, and shopping our sales, too! As we’ve worked to develop our business in the midst of the pandemic, having a strong network of people to learn from, bounce ideas off of, and build community with has been tremendously helpful.”
— Jillian, Co-Founder of Thrift2Fight
Crumbled+Melt Delivered
Hudson, NY
“Being an entrepreneur can be isolating at times and HCI is a community you can rely on. They have provided thought partnership and connections that have helped me to set and meet goals. Through the process of working with HCI, I have learned more about myself, my business and I have become more intentional in how to grow.”
— Ed, Crumbled+Melt Delivered