Hub Ventures Debuts Seven Startups That Want To Change The World

Hub Ventures, a new�San Francisco-based startup accelerator�focused on funding entrepreneurs ?building a better world" is hosting its demo day today at Hub Bay Area. This year's portfolio includes seven companies from a variety of sectors, including mobile, agricultural info systems, healthcare, clothing, online giving and personal safety. The startups span geographies (U.S., Kenya, Ghana and Latin America), and includes two women-led companies this time around. As a refresher, the goal for the program is to help fund companies which not only have the potential to succeed as a business, but also demonstrate a scalable social and/or environmental impact.

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