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Cultivating Growth.

Elevate your business with SEED—the Suffolk Entrepreneurship and Educational Development Collaborative—the first-of-its-kind, cross-functional consulting clinic that empowers entrepreneurs in today’s competitive marketplace.

Emerging entrepreneurs need more than just consultants. They deserve trusted partners to help them realize their vision—and Suffolk is one of the most trusted names in Boston. SEED delivers bespoke business services through a dynamic collaboration of Suffolk faculty, alumni professionals, and talented students working across disciplines—from finance and advertising to legal and IT. Our approach combines the personal attention of a boutique advisory firm with the robust resources of a world-class university. We provide the strategic expertise and technical assistance necessary for your business to flourish.

Our Expertise, Your Success

Consulting Clinic Transform your business challenges into decisive opportunities with our cross-disciplinary consulting teams.

Resource Acquisition Clinic Navigate the complex world of business funding with confidence.

Accounting Clinic Build a sturdy financial foundation with our comprehensive accounting services.

Resource Acquisition Clinic Our team serves in an investment banker capacity, helping your business become funding-ready through intensive, personalized project work. We explore diverse funding sources—from grants and loans to venture capital, private equity, government programs, and private investors—matching you with the most appropriate options. Gain both the knowledge and practical tools to access current and future funding opportunities that align perfectly with your business vision.

Consulting Clinic Our SEED Scholars work alongside seasoned experts to analyze your specific industry landscape and business stage, delivering nimble growth strategies tailored to your unique needs. Using models, frameworks and methodologies, we help you identify key growth areas, explore strategic options, and implement practical solutions that drive sustainable growth.

Accounting Clinic We begin by understanding your financial structure and goals, conducting thorough reviews of your financial statement, compliance, and identifying critical opportunities and pain points. Our team assesses your current technology systems and processes, then recommends and implements financial reporting solutions that provide the clarity and insights your business needs to prosper.

SEED STANDS OUT

Distinguished Faculty Our faculty combine hands-on academic innovation with real-world business leadership, bringing both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to the table. Top-tier SEED scholars Selected through a rigorous process from Suffolk University’s student body, our SEED Scholars represent the next generation of business trailblazers. Industry-Leading Clinical Experts Our clinical experts are bold thinkers who bring decades of experience in consulting, accounting, resource acquisition, and sales & marketing.

Boston Globe Meet the small business owners who will get up to $100,000 from the JHL-BXC Accelerator Program.

Impactful Partnerships

SEED is partnering with top organizations and institutions, including Jaylen Brown’s Boston Xchange, the Jrue & Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund, the City of Boston, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Harvard University, MIT, Roxbury Community College, Motta Financial, Foley & Lardner LLP, and Lando & Anastasi, LLP. These impactful partnerships help expand SEED’s reach and resources for uplifting businesses.

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Nicholas A. Vadala Executive in Residence, SEED Clinic Director Executive Advisor, Preowned Auto Logistics “The SEED team brings decades of experience building and running businesses, supported by expertise in funding, accounting, law, marketing, and leveraging AI to drive and support our client work. We share a common commitment to giving back to the community by imparting our knowledge to students while helping the businesses we serve grow and gain a competitive advantage.”

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Take the next step in your business journey with SEED’s strategic consulting services. Apply now to learn how we can help you achieve your vision.

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Dat le accounting Clinic Director Founder, Motta Financial “We guide entrepreneurs from entity formation to exit planning and everything in between. Unlike traditional firms, SEED takes a modern, approachable stance—leveraging technology to streamline processes while ensuring that business owners truly understand their finances.”

Kenneth J. Mooney Resource Acquisition Clinic Director Member, Chain Reaction Boston “SEED provides multifaceted services to clients across all business stages. With over 35 years of experience helping companies solve their funding challenges, my expertise aligns perfectly with the Resource Acquisition Team’s mission to identify optimal funding solutions for our clients.”

Dmitri Tcherevik Executive-in-Residence for AI Founder and CEO, AnyQuest “We help organizations navigate the rapid evolution of generative AI, translating complex technical capabilities into tangible business outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of security, ethics, and governance.”

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Boris Lazic SEED, Business & Partnership Development Lead Vice President, Administration Suffolk University blazic@suffolk.edu | 617-994-4270

Chaim Letwin SEED, Business & Partnership Development Lead Professor, Management & Entrepreneurship cletwin@suffolk.edu | 617-573-8363

Marketing Contact: Roxana Morse, Associate Vice President for Marketing & Branding

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