Erin Carpenter, founder of Nude Barre, shares her journey in creating inclusive hosiery for diverse skin tones, backed by Serena Williams and the Bumble Fund. Nicole Beals, co-founder of TechMate, discusses how the pandemic pushed her tech support service for remote workers to evolve and thrive. Armando Perez, co-founder of Solo, reveals the innovative ways his platform empowers truck drivers to achieve independence. These founders reflect on their accelerator experiences, fundraising challenges, and the importance of community support in their entrepreneurial journeys.