Communitas of New York
Communitas of New York
Podcast Description
The Communitas of New York podcast invites our listeners and partners to join us in witnessing community-driven innovation. We highlight the constellation of stories generated by alumni of the Communitas Ventures Accelerator Program, which has been running since 2018. Together, we explore how these founders—in the sectors of education, food security, housing, materials science, health, and the arts—navigate the challenges of accessing the right resources at the right time, staying true to their respective visions, and best managing potential! We welcome you to tune in as host Monique T. Marshall, founder of Black to Business and a proud Communitas Ventures alumna, leads rich conversations, uncovers tales of trials and successes, and reaps valuable advice from our entrepreneurs who are shaping New York’s landscape of innovation.
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Content Themes
This podcast focuses on various themes including entrepreneurship in education, food security, housing solutions, health innovations, materials science, and the arts. Episodes feature stories like Jiye Son creating safe nail products, Lucas Addo advocating for personalized learning for individuals with autism, Charlecia Joy addressing representation gaps in art supplies, and Dan Zauderer transforming food access through community initiatives.
The Communitas of New York podcast invites our listeners and partners to join us in witnessing community-driven innovation. We highlight the constellation of stories generated by alumni of the Communitas Ventures Accelerator Program, which has been running since 2018. Together, we explore how these founders—in the sectors of education, food security, housing, materials science, health, and the arts—navigate the challenges of accessing the right resources at the right time, staying true to their respective visions, and best managing potential! We welcome you to tune in as host Monique T. Marshall, founder of Black to Business and a proud Communitas Ventures alumna, leads rich conversations, uncovers tales of trials and successes, and reaps valuable advice from our entrepreneurs who are shaping New York’s landscape of innovation.
In Season One, we focus on individual alumni founder stories, the lessons they have learned, and the wisdom they have to share.
In Season Two, we focus on stories of collaboration generated by these alumni entrepreneurs, creating positive impact in communities in New York. We explore how collaboration develops organically amongst a community of founders, and how these synergistic moments create lasting impact for stakeholders in communities.
Marcellis Counts, founder of Apian Industry and André Ware, co-founder & executive director of Bee U NYC, converse with host Monique T. Marshall about their involvement in apiculture-centered entrepreneurship. Hear about the burgeoning collaboration between founders, one from a for-profit venture based on cultivation of strong connections to the land, improvement of the quality of life of residents through development of healing centers elevating beekeeping and farming; and the other a non-profit venture focusing on experiential education, engaging urban communities through hands-on training in beekeeping, leadership, and environmental advocacy. Listen and find out how these entrepreneurs’ involvement in apiculture present opportunities for a cultural shift in urban spaces, and how, together, these entrepreneurs deal with the fact that entrepreneurship is about doing things for the first time, very often.
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Marcellis Counts:
“My name is Marcellis Counts, founder of Apiary in the Sky, LLC (now Apian Industry), and graduate of Seton Hall University, where I studied Social Work. As a lifelong student, throughout my career, I have always had a passion for helping people solve problems. Entrepreneurship has taught me the importance of helping oneself before successfully helping others. Starting a business has been a defining moment for me because no matter how far I go in life, there is always more to learn. I consider myself fortunate to have cultivated a strong connection to the land, all of its creatures, and I look forward to the future of discovery and innovation that is yet to come. Being raised in Newark, NJ, I believe that more people should have an opportunity to experience the benefits of nature and live safe, happy, and productive lives free of stress and anxiety.”
André Ware:
André Ware is the Co-Founder & Executive Director of Bee U NYC, a non-profit organization that engages urban communities through beekeeping and environmental advocacy. Born and raised in Brooklyn, André developed a passion for experiential education after traveling to Chile and Kenya as a high school student, later serving in the Peace Corps in Ukraine, supporting Internally Displaced people. He has managed and directed programs across several non-profits, including Global Glimpse, the Center for Justice Innovation, and Global Kids, and is committed to education reform that centers youth experiences beyond the classroom. André holds a BA in Political Science and International Studies from Niagara University and an MPA in Social and Political Advocacy from NYU’s Wagner School.
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