An extension of Slauson & Co.’s mission of economic inclusion, Friends & Family exists to create an additional pathway for innovative founders building the next generation of category-defining businesses to access capital & community at the earliest stage. The accelerator focuses on helping founders strengthen their business, attract investment, and build a network with other founders living a similar experience. We identify founders uniquely positioned to build something new and support them with the capital, connections and community to operationally move their business forward.