2020 Impact Accelerator Profile: Raggedy Rob Productions

Sami Jensen • February 12, 2020

Meet the entrepreneurs participating in the 2020 Impact Accelerator! Raggedy Rob Productions is a one stop shop for all things entertainment and education.

Venture Name : Raggedy Rob Productions

Members: Robert Santos, General Manager

Venture Description : Raggedy Rob Productions is a one stop shop for all things entertainment and education. Rob offers stand up comedy workshops for comedians and people of all ages using DBT and CBT skills. Along with his comedy writing, acting, stand up comedy and comedy shows, and merchandise.

Why did you apply to the Impact Accelerator?
I applied for the Accelorator program because I want to maximize my abilities as an entrepreneur. I see a guy like Kevin Hart and I feel like I can be what he is in the Hartford area and beyond. I want to offer something to the Hartford and CT communities to help build the arts scene here so a new culture can be ushered in where true diversity exists. I feel like if people see my example, then others can do the same. I want to own my work!

What makes you the most qualified to start this particular business?
No stand up comedian from Boston to New York is doing what I am doing. I believe that I am doing something special and coupled with my personality and faith in myself and others, I can achieve all I set my mind to.

How does your company create a positive social or environmental impact?
Using the DBT and CBT skills that I have acquired over the years, I believe that using this in my workshop alone promotes mental and emotional health in a profound way that hasn’t been done before in an artist workshop session. It pushes people to question themselves and their mentalities to their life and their art, and also with their emotions towards the same. Coupled with how I present myself and how I truly care for people, I know that I am creating something that people can believe in on many levels.

If you were to win the $10,000 grand prize at the Venture Showcase, what would you do with it?
I have honestly have no idea. This is why I am here in the program so as I go along in this process and I acquire knowledge, I will be able to have a better idea of what to do with that money. I am grateful that I have the chance to win that money so I can invest it in myself. That opportunity alone makes me feel good.

Find Raggedy Rob Productions online: Website | Facebook | Instagram: @raggedy_rob_productions | Snapchat: @Muse324 | Twitter

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Leadership Transition Announcement: reSET Executive Director to Step Down in 2026

By awalsh • February 13, 2026

Dear reSET Community, The Board of Directors today announces the departure of Sarah Bodley as Executive Director of reSET in a planned transition later this year. The Board has immense gratitude for Sarah and all her contributions over the years. Over the last seven years, Sarah has built an amazing foundation for the organization and she leaves reSET in a strong position for continued growth and service. Sarah joined reSET in 2018 and over the past seven years has solidified and expanded reSET’s mission of supporting impact-driven entrepreneurs throughout Connecticut. Here are a few key highlights from Sarah’s time here: Facilitated the acquisition of Collab New Haven, expanding reSET’s footprint to a statewide geography and further enhancing our mission Developed and implemented new core programs including the award-winning Food Incubator, as well as the Food Accelerator, Retail Incubator, Measure What Matters, and Digital Marketing Mastermind Established reSET as a founding partner of the Hartford Culinary Collaborative, enabling greater connectivity and cooperation among food-centric support organizations in our region Doubled the organization’s budget to over 1 Million Dollars, securing multi-year State government grants Won the prestigious Neighborhood Builders Award from Bank of America, and the Leadership Greater Hartford Polaris Community Award in 2022 Established an endowment fund thanks to support from the Zachs Family Foundation to support the long term sustainability of reSET’s mission Over the coming months, we will be continuing our search to find reSET's next Executive Director. Sarah will stay onboard through June to ensure a smooth handoff to our next leader, and will be available as a resource throughout 2026. It is the Board of Directors’ priority, along with Sarah's, to make this transition as smooth as possible to continue the great work Sarah has helped us do over her tenure. The Executive Director’s Job Posting can be found at this link, and we invite you to keep in mind any potential candidates in your community or network that you think might be a great fit. The Board of Directors wishes Sarah the best of luck in her future endeavors. We are appreciative of the dedication and enthusiasm she has given to reSET over the last seven years, particularly navigating our organization seamlessly during the historic times of the pandemic, changes in administration, and an ever-evolving landscape of opportunity for entrepreneurs. We are confident that with Sarah’s support, this transition will be a smooth one for our Connecticut entrepreneurs, partners, and generous supporters. We look forward to continuing our growth and to serving our mission of supporting the social enterprise sector. If you have any questions or concerns during this transition, please don’t hesitate to reach out via contacting admin@resetco.org to get in touch with the board. Sincerely, Ali Lazowski + Dave Menard, co-chairs, reSET Board of Directors

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