TESTIMONIAL
Exceptional Partnership with Dallas College's Cristin Thomas
I had the privilege of working closely with Cristin Thomas, Senior Director of Small Business Incubation and Acceleration at Dallas College, on the implementation and growth of the Start.Pivot.Grow. Accelerator program. Since Dallas College adopted our accelerator in 2022, Cristin has been instrumental in making this partnership a tremendous success.
Cristin's strategic vision and collaborative approach were evident from the beginning. She expertly managed the comprehensive three-year licensing agreement, which included not only financial investment but also valuable in-kind contributions such as campus facility access and volunteer coordination. Her ability to see the bigger picture while managing intricate program details made our collaboration seamless and highly productive.
Working with Cristin on programming strategy development was particularly rewarding. Her deep understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, combined with her knack for partnership development, helped us expand our reach and impact significantly. She brought valuable insights to project funding initiatives and implemented robust impact management systems that allowed us to track and demonstrate the program's effectiveness in the community.
What impressed me most about Cristin was her commitment to measurable outcomes. Her dedication to impact management ensured that our accelerator program delivered substantial value to the Dallas community, as evidenced by our documented results at startpivotgrow.com/impact.
Cristin Thomas is the kind of strategic partner every program needs – someone who combines vision with execution, and who genuinely cares about creating meaningful impact in the entrepreneurial community. I would highly recommend her for any initiative requiring strategic thinking, partnership development, and results-driven program management.
Cynthia Nevels
Chief Executive Officer
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Thoughtful Strategic Approach
As part of our deployment of the Startup Space platform, I had the privilege of working with Cristin Thomas on small business support programs, and her impact was outstanding. At Dallas College, she drove initiatives like Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses and the Venture Club, helping entrepreneurs access education, capital, and networks that fueled real growth. She designed programs that delivered measurable outcomes while also championing entrepreneurship at every level of the community.
Cristin’s thoughtful, strategic approach was matched by her genuine care for people. She connected, mentored, and championed each entrepreneur with heart and integrity. Her leadership wasn’t just impactful; it was inspiring. I will miss working with her.
I highly recommend Cristin to any organization seeking to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems and create lasting economic impact.
David Ponraj | CEO
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