Frances Simowitz — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Cofounder and President of QUAY Acceleration (rebranded from WEVE Acceleration), a growth-stage accelerator.
Helped establish and grow operations for startups including Sittercity and Startup Institute in multiple cities.
Established one of the largest entrepreneurial communities in NYC through HackerNest.
Serves on the advisory board of Tech Day and cela.

Biography

Frances Simowitz is the Cofounder and President of QUAY Acceleration, which rebranded from WEVE Acceleration. As CEO of WEVE Acceleration (formerly NUMA New York), she leads a growth-stage accelerator focused on supporting international startups with their US market entry. She is recognized for her expertise in launching initiatives within the New York City startup ecosystem.