We’re especially proud to celebrate two Innovate Mississippi alums who Goldman Sachs recognized as part of this distinguished group:
- Jeff Smith founded Home Tours Pro and was a 2024 CoBuilders Cohort member.
- Kiana Pauline Moore, founder of Total Body Submersion LLC, was a standout participant in our 2023 FoundersPlus and CoBuilders programs.
Both are stellar examples of what’s possible when talent, resources, and opportunity align.
Launched with a $500 million national commitment, Goldman Sachs’ 10KSB program offers intensive business education, networking, and access to capital—at no cost to participating entrepreneurs. In 2023, the program expanded to rural markets with a $100 million initiative, naming Mississippi the 10th state it targeted.
The results already speak volumes: 60% of rural graduates create jobs within six months, nearly 70% boost their revenue, and 9 out of 10 feel prepared to scale. We’re excited to keep building that kind of growth in Mississippi.
We congratulate the entire graduating class and thank Goldman Sachs, Hope Enterprise Corporation, and Hinds Community College for investing in our local business owners.
Read the full story from Magnolia Tribune: Goldman Sachs Honors Inaugural Mississippi Small Business Graduating Class.
Thank you to Magnolia Tribune for sharing this important story.
