Confidence can be a challenge for a lot of entrepreneurs who need to be comfortable pitching their business to potential customers, funders, and partners. For Alexcelin Saldana, founder of Star Dancers’ Unity, this was a definite challenge. “I was kind of insecure and shy; I didn’t want to brag about myself. But EforAll taught me to make sure I was always pitching! It built my confidence and gave me the ability to be a little more daring.”
Joining a cohort of entrepreneurs during the Accelerator Program also helped Alexcelin. “At first, it was nerve-racking, then when I got comfortable, they became a family. It was really good to see other entrepreneurs going through the same thing as me and knowing that I’m not alone.”
Today, Star Dancers’ Unity offers new classes such as break-dance, contemporary, and Zumba, along with group and private dance lessons and choreography for weddings and quinceañeras. Alexcelin feels even more connected to the local community as a result of his EforAll experience, saying, “I have the ability to collaborate with more schools and community organizations, and I’ve expanded my connections.”
Published: August 2019