Founded and managed by Stephen G. Barr, Startup Hive provides highly tailored training and mentorship to a select few startups each year. It focuses on various sectors including social networking, software development, retailing, publishing, personal services, luxury goods, entertainment, fine arts, politics, and nonprofits. The program assists startups in securing seed funding through equity-based crowdfunding sites and traditional venture capital sources. With a strong emphasis on individualized support, Startup Hive offers 6 months of personalized training and mentorship directly from Stephen G. Barr and a team of hand-picked mentors.