Meet the NSBA Cohort 7 Graduates

On January 15th, NEOKCR graduated our 7th NSBA Cohort.

Celebrating NSBA Cohort 7: A Night of Founders, Vision, and Community

This past October, seven entrepreneurs joined the NEOKCR Small Business Accelerator (NSBA) with a shared goal of strengthening and growing their businesses. Over the course of several weeks, they worked through strategy, operations, and financial planning while building connections with fellow founders and mentors. The program concluded with one of our favorite traditions, the Founder’s Dinner and Pitch Night.

The Founder’s Dinner brought together entrepreneurs, partners, and supporters to hear directly from the business owners who spent the past several weeks refining their vision and preparing to present the next phase of their companies. Each founder shared the story behind their work and the direction they see for their business moving forward.

Meet the Founders of Cohort 7

This cohort represented a wide range of industries and expertise, reflecting the creativity and entrepreneurial energy growing across Oklahoma City.

The Cohort 7 founders included:

Contour By Comill

East Hospitality (Soulcial Kitchen Venue)

Lottie Scott Title Services

The Oklahoma Talent Network

Four Hundred and 5 Degrees Heat & Air Co.

510 Management Consulting

From hospitality and food service to HVAC and professional services, these businesses highlight the diversity of ideas moving through the NSBA pipeline.

The Accelerator Experience

Throughout the accelerator, founders strengthened their business foundations through guided sessions, practical tools, and peer collaboration. The program provides space for entrepreneurs to refine their strategy, ask questions, and explore solutions to common business challenges.

By the time the Founder’s Dinner arrives, participants have developed clearer goals, stronger operational plans, and a deeper network of support.

Looking Ahead

The NEOKCR Small Business Accelerator exists to support entrepreneurs who are ready to grow and contribute to a thriving local economy. Each cohort brings new perspectives and ideas that strengthen the broader business ecosystem in Oklahoma City.

Cohort 7 brought energy, creativity, and determination into the program. Their presentations during Founder’s Dinner reflected thoughtful preparation and a clear commitment to building sustainable businesses.

We congratulate the founders of NSBA Cohort 7 on reaching this milestone and look forward to following the continued growth of their ventures.

The work continues, and the future is promising for these entrepreneurs and the communities they serve.