3 days left to apply! What's in it for you?
It's been a while since we've posted an update, but it's not because things haven't been happening! The truth is that the Scratchpad team is working so fast, furious, and focused that it's been a challenge to stop and tell the world about it. The biggest announcement we want to shout from the rooftops is that the application deadline is just 3 days away! There's a lot on the table for accelerator companies...so if you've been on the fence, let me recap why you should apply:


Top 10 reasons why you should apply to the Scratchpad Accelerator!
Introducing the top 10 reasons why your startup team should apply to the Scratchpad Accelerator! Expertise: Access to the advisors you need (legal, marketing, organizational, production, etc.) when you need it. Support: Daily assistance/support from staff who can help you with problem-solving, guidance, and resources. Mentors: Access to a robust mentor network from diverse industries and backgrounds. Connections: At weekly Founders’ Dinners, you can learn from your peers and

Goodbye and Hello
Here at Scratchpad, we run a pretty tight operation. We’re a team of three “do-ers” plus a handful of advisors from UMaine and MTI. Up until last Friday, the do-ers—Jason, Jesse, and Jennifer (aka “J-Cubed”)—created a hard-core, tight-knit team that has seamlessly worked together to plan Scratchpad. Jesse assigned us the labels “Whip Cracker” (Jason), “Head Cheerleader (herself)” and “Task-Master” (me), which reflected our unique skills and how we balanced each other out. B

