January Wins: Empowering Connections and Big Plans Ahead! 💫
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Hi Reader, January has been packed with growth, new connections, and exciting progress at Drio. From inspiring events to collaborative projects, we've hit the ground running in 2025. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished this month and what’s on the horizon! ✈️ Drio in TampaHazel and Rachel hit the road (or skies!) for a productive two-day work trip to Tampa, setting up shop at Office Evolution to focus on a new book project in collaboration with Erika Holmes. The title of the book is still TBD, but stay tuned for more updates! 📈 Elite Accelerator ProgramDrio has been selected for the Elite 10 Accelerator Program at CCBC's Center for Business Innovation. This invitation-only program, held monthly, is designed to help top businesses grow through education, mentorship, and financing. We’re honored to be part of this exclusive cohort and excited to take things to the next level!
🎓 MD Student Venture Showcase
We're incredibly honored that WholeSite, Drio’s AI-assisted website creation platform, has been named one of the nine awardees for TEDCO’s inaugural Maryland Student Venture Showcase and the Pava LaPere Innovation Awards! 🎉 Each awardee will receive $50K, mentorship, and resources to help scale their ventures. With WholeSite, we aim to simplify website creation for growing businesses, helping organizations build professional, purpose-driven websites that reflect their values and attract their ideal audience. This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without TEDCO and the Core Advisory Board’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting ventures like ours. We're excited to present WholeSite at the Maryland Student Venture Showcase on February 18, 2025, from 5:00–9:00 PM at 4MLK. Join us to celebrate the talent and innovation shaping Maryland’s future—register here! We'd love to see you there! 🌎✨ Looking AheadAs we move into February, we’re energized to continue fostering connections, launching new projects, and bringing bold ideas to life. Together, let's keep pushing boundaries, creating impactful designs, and making 2025 unforgettable—one inspiring step at a time. Let’s keep thriving together—one bold move at a time. |
Hi! I'm Rachel, the Left Brain of Drio.
Hi Reader, My kids are pretty used to my entrepreneurial ways. I can’t tell you how many times they’ve seen me take a work call in the car or jump into a Zoom Room from our living room. It’s the norm for them. As they get older, they get more curious about the logistics of running our business. Like the other week, I was firing off an email when my oldest son looked over and asked, “So, how many people work for you?” I had just gotten off a call with our project manager. Over the years, he’s...
Hi Reader, Building websites isn’t exactly life or death. Still, the longer we do it, the more I see how far the impact can go. While Hazel and I nibbled on pupusas and soaked up the view of San Salvador last month, we couldn’t help but reflect on that. Time and time again, we’ve seen how a solid website can change a business’s trajectory. Even during tough seasons (*cough* 2025), your website keeps showing up, telling the world who your business is and why it matters. When done right, it...
Hi Reader, November was a month of bold moves and big milestones for Drio. From taking WholeSite across borders to stepping into the spotlight here at home, we kept the creativity flowing and the momentum strong. Here’s a look at what unfolded: 🌎 WholeSite Takes a Big Step Forward - From El Salvador to a New CTO Last month, we hit pause on our usual routine and headed to El Salvador for a change of scenery and a full creative reset. The goal was simple: step out of the day-to-day, immerse...