The following was originally published by Ciudad de Brownsville
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) continues to champion local entrepreneurship by fostering networking, funding opportunities, and innovative programs that help startups bring their visions to life.
One success story is Supply Pay, a fintech company that turned to BCIC for guidance in its early stages. Through BCIC’s Startup Texas accelerator program, Supply Pay’s founders—William Steel, Jack Sawyer, and Jorge Ayala—received critical insights to shape their business plan and navigate the fintech industry.
“William Steel is an incubator member at the E-Bridge Center and a participant in our Startup Texas program,” said Nathan Burkhart of BCIC. “This 12-to-14-week program focuses on scalability and commercialization for tech, software development, and light manufacturing companies, in partnership with the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center. Programs like this are key to building a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem.”
Supply Pay’s innovative AI-driven platform addresses international trade challenges by enabling safer, more efficient transactions between importers and exporters. To date, the company has financed over $1 million in trade transactions, establishing itself as a rising star in trade finance.
BCIC’s efforts, including partnerships with UTRGV and Texas A&M, continue to provide valuable resources for startups, positioning Brownsville as a hub for entrepreneurial growth and innovation.
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