Up to 250K Federal Grant Money Available My fellow builders — if you're creating something with AI and you haven't looked into SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research), you're leaving money on the table. The federal government sets aside roughly $4 BILLION per year for small businesses developing innovative technology. That's not a loan. That's grant money. You don't pay it back. Here's what I learned tonight: Phase 1 gives you up to $200K-$275K just for proof of concept. If you're already building a working product (which most of us in this cohort are), you're ahead of 90% of applicants who are still pitching ideas. To qualify you need: - A US-based small business (LLC, Corp, etc.) - Fewer than 500 employees - Majority US-owned - A technology with commercial potential That's it. If you're in this community, you probably already qualify. The DOT has a pre-solicitation open RIGHT NOW through May 29. NSF's America's Seed Fund is also accepting applications. There are 11 federal agencies giving out this money and most founders don't even know it exists. I'm building my application this week using Claude Dispatch. By the time I click "Start Application" I'll have every requirement mapped, every registration verified, and a proposal outline ready to go. If you're building something real — whether it's in trucking, healthcare, education, fintech, logistics, or any other space — go to sbir.gov and search for topics that match your technology. The money is there. The question is whether you're going to go get it. Don't sleep on this. sbir.gov

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✨ Take a moment to tune in and get intentional: 💭 What are your top 3 goals right now? 🎯 For each one, what specific actions are you taking this week to bring them to life? 📝 Write them out clearly so you can see the path, hear your commitment, and feel the momentum building. 🔥 Where can you move with more clarity, more courage, or more consistency? Drop your answers below—this is your space to show up powerfully 💫

Angeles is one of the largest latino focused venture fund. In Q2 they have identified three key companies that are raising money to fund their growth. Take a look, understand why they are "investable" and reflect on your own startup journey. The money is out there, the quality of our ideas and "ganas" are the only limiting factor. Lets GROW! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caju AI is an AI-powered platform that helps regulated organizations securely capture, monitor, archive, and analyze mobile messaging channels like WhatsApp, SMS, Signal, Telegram, and WeChat. Its generative AI detects compliance risks based on intent rather than keywords, helping reduce false positives and improve oversight of customer communications. Why Caju AI Stands Out - 682% YoY ARR growth in 2025 — from $0 to $1.4M ARR, with $5.1M projected for 2026 - 20+ enterprise customers including Pfizer, Transamerica, Eli Lilly, and Fitch Ratings - Proven 61× ROI case study at Transamerica — a rare, verifiable return at this stage - $14M qualified pipeline and $3.1M TCV closed in 2025 - Covers all major messaging channels in one platform — no competitor offers this breadth - Led by Grotech Ventures, with $4M pre-seed already invested What Makes Caju AI Different - Goes beyond legacy lexicon-based compliance tools — its generative AI understands intent, not just flagged words - Single platform for all messaging channels — no patchwork of point solutions - Built for regulated industries (financial services, life sciences, healthcare) where compliance failure carries existential risk - Enterprise integrations with MS Teams, CRM systems, and existing compliance stacks Capital: - Round: Seed  - Preferred Equity - Lead Investor: Grotech Ventures - Pre-Money Valuation: $30M - Capital Raising: $5,000,000 - Capital Raised: ~$3,000,000 - Remaining Allocation: ~$2,000,000 - We have a 2.5x liquidation preference

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