How Mentors and Accelerators Helped Artyfactos Grow Its Social Venture

How Mentors and Accelerators Helped Artyfactos Grow Its Social Venture
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Published: August 8, 2019
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Founder Angie Sanchez explains how mentors and accelerators helped Artyfactos expand its mission and reach new markets.

Vulnerable women living in Colombia are earning money and improving their lives through jewelry-making, thanks to Artyfactos. The company has found markets for the women's creations in the US and Europe, including some Macy's stores. In this interview with EIX Editor Kim Eddleston, Artyfactos Founder Angie Sanchez talks about the impact of mentors and accelerators on her venture's success.

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Kimberly Eddleston
Kimberly Eddleston
Schulze Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship / D'Amore-McKim School of Business / Northeastern University
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DOI: 10.32617/429-5d4c358a88d50
Eddleston, Kimberly. "How Mentors and Accelerators Helped Artyfactos Grow Its Social Venture." FamilyBusiness.org. 8 Aug. 2019. Web 23 Oct. 2026 <https://eiexchange.com/content/how-mentors-and-accelerators-helped-artyfactos-grow-its-social-v>.
Eddleston, K. (2019, August 8). How mentors and accelerators helped artyfactos grow its social venture. FamilyBusiness.org. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://eiexchange.com/content/how-mentors-and-accelerators-helped-artyfactos-grow-its-social-v