AARP: Four Tips for a Brighter Future
AARP The Ethel highlights Jane Veron’s path from corporate life to community leadership and founding The Acceleration Project. Her story reflects the four stages of personal reinvention: Search, Struggle, Stop and Solution, offering inspiration for finding purpose in change.
HBS Alumni Clubs News
At Harvard Business School’s New York alumni Leadership Dinner, Jane Veron was recognized alongside fellow graduates celebrated for embodying the school’s mission of leadership and impact. The event honored three alumni for their contributions to community and professional excellence.
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Spring for Small Business® - April 16, 2026
Join The Acceleration Project (TAP) for our signature benefit — an inspiring evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 6:30–8:30 PM at Level 10 in the Starrett-Lehigh Building. The event will bring together leaders from finance, philanthropy, and the small business community to celebrate impact and entrepreneurship.
We are proud to honor Matt Nord, Partner and Co-Head of Equity at Apollo, for his leadership and commitment to economic empowerment, and to present TAP’s 3rd annual Small Business Owner of the Year Award to an exceptional TAP client.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact events@theaccelerationproject.org.
Fall for Small Business – October 8, 2025
TAP's Be the Catalyst event brought together our team, consultants, and partners for an evening centered on purpose and possibility.
Elizabeth Gore, Co-founder & President of Hello Alice , reflected on how entrepreneurship creates both opportunity and resilience and how TAP's guidance complements capital.
TAP CEO Jane Veron moderated a fireside chat with two inspiring business owners and past clients Dr. Justin Vaidyan of Arise Physical Therapy and Margaret Barrow of It's Nola.
Recognized for Transparency & Empowerment
We’re proud to align with leading organizations that champion transparency, accountability, and sustainable small business growth.
TAP News & Events
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