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See highlights of our recent partnerships, upcoming events, and other updates.
Mastercard: For small business owners, finding funding is a full-time job
Mastercard recently featured Mona’s work helping small business owners access capital through AI-powered funding navigation and human coaching. Mona was also selected as a 2026 Mastercard Strive USA Innovation Fund winner, supporting its expansion of small business coaching across the U.S.
Mona Named Winner in Fast Company’s 2026 World Changing Ideas Awards
Mona was selected as a winner in Fast Company’s 2026 World Changing Ideas Awards. This annual recognition honors bold and transformative efforts that tackle the world’s most pressing issues.
Mona Impact Grant: Meet the inaugural winner – Three Little Ducks
The Mona Impact Grant received thousands of applications from founders working on critical challenges – expanding access to education, financial tools, community resources, healthcare, and services that help people live healthier, more stable lives. We’re grateful to every entrepreneur who applied and for the work they’re doing to serve their communities, and are thrilled to celebrate Three Little Ducks as the winner of the inaugural Mona Impact Grant.
Mona selected as a finalist in the 2026 Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge
Mona was selected as a finalist in the 2026 Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge – one of 25 ventures chosen across all 11 Harvard schools. The President’s Innovation Challenge is Harvard’s flagship venture competition, spotlighting founders tackling pressing challenges across sectors.
Mona selected as a winner of the 2026 MIT Fintech Challenge
We’re excited to share that Mona was selected as a winner of the 2026 MIT Fintech Challenge. The global competition, held alongside the MIT Fintech Conference, brings together founders, investors, and industry leaders to explore the most pressing issues shaping the future of fintech.
Upcoming capital access workshop with Goldman Sachs 10k Small Businesses
We’re partnering with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses in Southwest Ohio and Sinclair Workforce Development for Funding for Founders: A Practical Access to Capital Workshop + Follow-On Coaching on Wednesday, February 11 at 2 p.m ET.
Harvard Innovation Labs: Unlocking Capital for America’s Small Businesses
Harvard Innovation Labs’ latest feature spotlights Mona’s journey, and our mission to make affordable capital more accessible for small businesses across the country.